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This is your chance to make a real difference to Costa Rica’s
Set amidst the stunning scenery of the Guanacaste region, which
diverse ecosystems and to help protect the country’s sea turtle
stretches from pristine Pacific beaches in the east to spectacular
population. Depending on how long you stay, you could work at a
volcanic ranges in the east. This project is set in a tropical dry forest
variety of projects covering everything from eco-farming to sea turtle
park, where you’ll be working at an animal rescue facility that cares
conservation. Working in some amazing and beautiful locations, you’ll
for numerous species of indigenous wildlife. Your efforts will help to
be helping to ensure that Costa Rica’s rich diversity is preserved for
safeguard the existence of Costa Rica’s diverse wildlife and promote
many years to come. This is a really rewarding project that will send
the area as an ecologically-aware tourist destination. You’ll also have
you home with loads of great stories.
the chance to take advantage of superb surfing beaches and some
of the best hiking in Central America.

The Experience

Fast Facts
“This work may not be for everyone, but I’ve loved every minute of it.
With the turtle conservation we were the only ones on this amazing
1. The ‘colon’ is the currency of Costa Rica
beach, surrounded by rainforest ... I have never seen anything quite like
2. Costa Rica abolished its army over 50 years ago
it.” Emily Leonard
3. Christopher Columbus explored Costa Rica in 1502
4. Tourism is one of Costa Rica’s biggest industries
Fact file Fact file
Location type: Remote Accommodation: Location type: Rural Accommodation:
Basic. May comprise shared Volunteer dormitory on site
Activities: May include trail Activities: Assist in everyday
rooms, dormitories, camping or
construction and maintenance, running of the centre, get Meals: Three meals a day
homestay, depending on location
monitoring flora and fauna, involved in feeding and cleaning
Included in this project:
translation for park rangers, Meals: Three meals a day the animals, help ensure the
• Airport pick-up
informal English teaching, beach success of the park as a tourist
Included in this project: • Orientation
patrols to monitor nesting turtles, destination, and possible other
• Airport pick-up • 24/7 support from local
recording research data, working projects
• Orientation i-to-i staff
in hatcheries, organic farming
• 24/7 support from local Resources: All necessary • Accommodation and meals
Resources: Projects are i-to-i staff resources provided at the project
equipped with necessary tools • Accommodation and meals
and resources
> 4-12 weeks Learn more: > 4-12 weeks Learn more:
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