One Week Turtle Rescue Volunteer Work

Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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Duration7 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

In Costa Rica, 5 out of 7 different species of turtles in the world, all threatened with extinction, come to the beaches to lay their eggs, although the species vary. Here you can support conservation projects with your work by protecting the turtles and their eggs from danger, relocating the nests or accompanying the turtle babies on their dangerous journey to the sea. The daily task is also to clean the beach section so that the turtles can enter the water and land safely. The climate is generally hot and humid, with the Pacific dry season running from November to May. The projects are located directly on the beach; visiting beach resorts with nice cafés and bars or participating in various tours such as horse rides, hiking to waterfalls … are good to do on your days off. Nearby you can also surf great!

Options

Lodging

Single bed in mix dorms

Accommodations

Dorms with other participants

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation in Dorms with other participants
  • Private transportation

What to expect

Watch hatcheries (check nests, ward off predators)
Nightly inspections in small groups on the beaches, often turtles come at night to lay eggs
Protocol on species, number and behaviour of turtles during egg deposition and hatching
Relocation of nests and construction of hatcheries
Escort hatched young animals (baby turtles) into the water
Beach cleanups
Tasks may vary depending on the season.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to Nya Hotel in Montezuma and the project manager will pick you up to go to the Turtle Project

End point

Go to Nya Hotel in Montezuma and the project manager will pick you up to go to the Turtle Project

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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