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Save Turtles - North Limón

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 17 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of watching and helping turtles in their natural habitat—moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
  • Immerse yourself in a world of adventure, conservation, and connection that you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Learn about these incredible creatures and their ecosystems, and become a part of their conservation journey.

Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of watching and helping turtles in their natural habitat—moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
  • Immerse yourself in a world of adventure, conservation, and connection that you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Learn about these incredible creatures and their ecosystems, and become a part of their conservation journey.
  • Embrace a back-to-basics lifestyle that rejuvenates your spirit and helps you appreciate life’s simple pleasures.
  • Enjoy the pura vida lifestyle on a breathtaking beach.

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 17+
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    About the program

    Get in contact with one of the most fascinating turtle species – the giant leatherback turtles – and help improve the local inhabitants' living conditions.

    About the Program

    This program is located about 15 km north of Limón. You will reach this camp after a 30 min wonderful journey by boat through the mangroves. 

    Besides the effort of protecting turtles and the biodiversity of this area, here you are in demand for community work. 

    Together with the ...

    About the program

    About the Program

    This program is located about 15 km north of Limón. You will reach this camp after a 30 min wonderful journey by boat through the mangroves. 

    Besides the effort of protecting turtles and the biodiversity of this area, here you are in demand for community work. 

    Together with the people in the local community you will be working on programs to educate people of the importance of caring about the environment. You should have a willingness to help in a task that requires a lot attention and have a desire to leave a mark on a humble village. Here you will find an atmosphere where you feel like family. 

    You will be in a very remote camp and under very simple conditions. There is no standard electricity (there are solar panels), there are no grocery stores and no internet facilities. There are some spots on the beach where you might have a signal – but be prepared to be disconnected. 

    The Caribbean is very humid, so be prepared for demanding circumstances – you will see: once you meet a giant Leatherback turtle (between February and June) or, later in the year a Green turtle (between July and November): the experience of connecting with nature and these fascinating turtles pay off the hard work!

    Our Volunteers

    Our Volunteers should have a love for nature and fun with outdoor-living. They should be prepared for sometimes physically demanding work and work at unusual hours as most of the turtle nesting occurs at night. The volunteers should bring a sleeping bag, repellent, mosquito net, flashlight, batteries, rain protection (May - November), sun protection and a hat or cap. 



    Typical day

    Your Tasks

    You will walk on night patrols with local guides in which you will collect turtle eggs

    You will relocate the eggs to a turtle hatchery where they will be safe from poachers

    You will also volunteer to do community service work 

    You will help to maintain community facilities, local schools and ...

    Typical day

    Your Tasks

    You will walk on night patrols with local guides in which you will collect turtle eggs

    You will relocate the eggs to a turtle hatchery where they will be safe from poachers

    You will also volunteer to do community service work 

    You will help to maintain community facilities, local schools and sports fields

    You will do beach cleanup in conjunction with the Blue Flag committee

    We also help the local population with the construction of gardens


    Free-time activities

    You are living far from civilization, so ti's recommended to collect the free days and use them in the end for a trip! 

    You can travel down the coast to visit Cahuita, Puerto Viejo or our rainforest lodge. Or hop over to the pacific coast and visit us in Sámara! Also, there are many beautiful ...

    Free-time activities

    You are living far from civilization, so ti's recommended to collect the free days and use them in the end for a trip! 

    You can travel down the coast to visit Cahuita, Puerto Viejo or our rainforest lodge. Or hop over to the pacific coast and visit us in Sámara! Also, there are many beautiful National Parks to see: Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Rincón de la Vieja ...  


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 17 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Required Documents

    Copy of health insurance and valid in Costa Rica

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    If you are 17 years old, then you have to bring the written allowance of your parents - we provide a form for this!

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    We provide airport pickup, we organize the journey to the project and we also do hostel reservations in San José if needed (mostly it is needed!) - and, if you will combine projects, we will also organize the transportation between the projects. You will have to pay the cost for the pickup and the transport.

    Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

    You will be picked up at the airport by our driver with a sign with your name and you will directly get in contact with your german, english, spanish speaking coordinator via phone. The driver will drive you to the reserved hostel (if necessary), give you the bus ticket (he will buy a ticket in advance to reserve you a seat in the bus), pick you up at the hostel the day of your journey to the project and bring you to the bus.
    The cost will be around 70 US$ plus the hostel night (13-15 US$ (dorm) and 40 US$ (single/double room).

    You will be picked up from the bus by the camp coordinator and he will join you on the trip to the camp: you will take a ride to the harbour and than have a beautiful boattrip through the mangroves of 30 min to the camp. This boat trip costs 35 US$.


    Accommodation

    You will be living in rooms and dorm-like rooms under very simple conditions.

    Food & Beverages

    Your food - breakfast, lunch, dinner - will be prepared in the camp and consists of the typical costarican cuisine: rice, beans, vegetables, meat and fruit.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    This program is available from mid February until November. It starts every Monday. Please arrive at least one day before the programs starts.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $391 per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 17 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.


    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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