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Live and work on a remote tropical beach where the rainforest meets the ocean. This is a hands-on conservation experience for volunteers who are ready to wake up before sunrise, walk under the stars, and directly contribute to real scientific research protecting keystone species.
You’ll participate in three active conservation research programs alongside professional researchers and trained field assistants. No prior experience is required.
5 hours of help per day
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Amount: US$ 90 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities
Description: To keep our conservation project sustainable, we require a daily contribution. This fee covers 3 meals (B.L and D) a day, accommodation, traning and certificate. Guest (4 - 14 nights): $90 USD per Night. Short volunteer (15 - 30 nights): $84 per Night. Long voluneer (more than 1 month): $66 per Night. Research Assitant (3 months): $0 according to the call for application. This help directly supports the conservation and the maintenance.
1 day off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
💚 Who This Is For
Physically fit and phisical demanding walking long distances
Passionate about wildlife conservation
Adaptable and resilient in tropical environments
Team-oriented and respectful of scientific protocols
Excited to disconnect from comfort and reconnect with nature
🌎 Why Join?
Gain hands-on experience in conservation biology
Work directly with endangered species
Learn field research methods and wildlife monitoring
Contribute to long-term biodiversity protection
Experience Costa Rica beyond tourism
If you’re ready for muddy boots, early mornings, night skies full of stars, and meaningful impact, this is your chance.
Come protect wildlife where the rainforest meets the sea 🌊🌿🐢✨
🐢 1️⃣ Sea Turtle Nesting Monitoring (March–November)
Work along a 5 km protected beach monitoring nesting:
🐢 Leatherback turtles (March–June)
🐢 Green sea turtles (July–November)
🌙 Night Patrols
Search for nesting turtles along the beach
Take morphometric measurements
Tag individuals for identification
Relocate vulnerable nests to safer areas
Walk up to 10 km on soft sand under demanding tropical conditions
Patrols last at least 4 hours
This is physically demanding but deeply rewarding work.
🌅 Morning Census (5:00 AM)
Count nests laid during the night
Monitor relocated nests
Excavate hatched nests to calculate hatching success
Contribute to population data and conservation metrics
🐢 2️⃣ Freshwater Turtle Monitoring
Install and check aquatic capture traps
Assist in radio telemetry tracking
Help researchers better understand turtle ecology and movement patterns
🌿 3️⃣ Terrestrial Fauna Monitoring (Rainforest)
Install and maintain camera traps across 20+ km of rainforest trails
Conduct maintenance every two weeks
Review and identify wildlife footage with research leaders
Monitor mammal populations and biodiversity health
🌍 Environmental Education
Volunteers also support community outreach and environmental education activities in the local village — helping strengthen conservation awareness beyond the forest and beach.
⏰ Schedule & Field Reality
Most activities begin between 4:00–5:00 AM
Night patrols are essential during turtle season
Some sunset activities include checking traps and camera stations
Expect humidity, rain, mud, insects, long walks, and raw nature
This is not luxury volunteering — it’s real field biology.
All participants must be in good physical health. Please be aware you are volunteering to participate in strenuous physical activities – including walking up to 10 miles (16 km) per day on soft, uneven sand while carrying an 11-pound (5-kg) backpack – under demanding conditions (heat, humidity, darkness, biting insects) at a remote location. These activities are not recommended for individuals with heart conditions, limited mobility, or poor night vision. Discuss your participation with your doctor if you have a question or concern about your ability to participate.
