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Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide

by: Oyster Worldwide

9.75 (12)Verified

Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - rig...

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Program Highlights

Gain hands-on experience with turtles in Costa Rica.

Have the opportunity to make a real contribution toward important research used to help form campaigns to change regulations that endanger the species in Costa Rica.

Enjoy an amazing immersion into Costa Rican life and culture - a great way to learn some Spanish!

Make friends and memories for life, together with other volunteers from around the world.

Live on Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, or in locations that are unspoiled by tourism.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020,2021Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.66

Total Reviews

12

My time in costa rica with my granddaughter nieve was wonderful.

by: Aleda and Granddaughter NieveProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
10

My time in Costa Rica with my granddaughter Nieve, was wonderful. It was spectacular learning opportunity and a really special way for the two of us to build a bond: working shoulder to shoulder with a very dedicated team of researchers working with amazing animals in a beautiful place. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a meaningful way to get away from it all, and spend some time in the tropics. The team were warm, outgoing and very generous. I could go on and on. You have conn...

When I do another project you will be the first people I will contact :)

by: HilaryProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
10

It truly was a brilliant experience I will never forget and I have been telling people about it during my travels. Thanks again for all the help and a very well organised trip. When I do another project you will be the first people I will contact :)

Project staff were wonderful and very well organised

by: Cindy and JamesProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
10

Getting involved with actual conservation work (night patrols, hatchery work, hatchling releases etc) was a great learning experience and so much fun. San Miguel beach was absolutely stunning. So tranquil and we definitely enjoyed the simple life of doing long walks by the beach every day and every night. The moonlight and the stars were so beautiful. The local food was so delicious and nutritious. Loved every aspect of this trip. It really is a trip of a lifetime. My tips would be to bring quic...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Ecology
  • Vacation Packages
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare

Availability

Years Offered: 2020,2021

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Certificate of Completion

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Online Application

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