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Learn Spanish & Volunteer 2 or 4 weeks

by: Jakera: Learn Spanish, Volunteer and Adventure

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The lively beach town of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica is world famous for surf breaks across beaches pristine, uncrowded and seemingly endless. After surfing and sunbathing are over for the day – and Spanish lessons and volunteering! – the town comes alive with funky surf shops, cafes, restaurants and nightspots for every taste and budget. Your experience will be based at ‘Jakera Jungle Surf Camp...

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Program Highlights

Really cool location - Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula is one of the best surf beaches in the world.

Jakera Jungle Surf camp is set within tropical forest with wildlife including monkeys and birdlife in abundance, yet only 5 minute stroll to the cool cafes, bar and nightlife of Santa Teresa.

Choose from a variety of meaningful volunteer projects including minimum 20% turtle conservation related work

Get help with airport transfers from San Jose - including overnight San Jose airport hotel for late arrivals.

Work with a very experienced and fun loving team

Quick Details

Locations
  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Marine Conservation
  • Reforestation
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.5

Total Reviews

1

Amazing Once in a lifetime experience

by: Rosie Beales - Blandford ForumProgram: Learn Spanish & Volunteer 2 or 4 weeks
10

I can't believe how quickly these weeks have gone here. I came here on my own not knowing anyone and I will leave here having made friends for life. Living here in Santa Teresa in the jungle is absolute paradise and the accommodation is perfect for young people. It's lovely staying somewhere that feels home from home with puppies running around and delicious home-cooking. The surfing week was great fun and loved making signs and bins from reclaimed wood to raise awareness for water safety on the...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Languages
  • Spanish
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Language Lessons
  • All Program Activity Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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