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Ecological Reserve Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Join our Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Costa Rica!
What you offer
30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 250
Per week
Fee pays for
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
Volunteers are asked to contribute to the project to cover the cost of their food and accommodation, as we are in a very remote location the cost of these things are high.
What you get
1
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Help us protect and study the sea turtles on our nesting beaches as we conduct morning census and night patrols! On some of the busiest beaches in the region, you will have the chance to get up close to nesting turtles and be there when the babies emerge from the nest. You will also get involved in our sustainability projects by helping in our garden and supporting our plastic up-cycling project, turning plastic in to new products.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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18 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 18 Get in touch with nature
- 17 Meeting international travelers
- 17 Developing environmental awareness
- 14 Learning about sustainability
- 11 Meeting locals
- 9 Practicing Spanish
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 14 14. Life below water
- 12 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 10 13. Climate action
- 4 15. Life on land
- 3 7. Affordable and clean energy
- 1 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
erica
Italy
I arrived during the rainy season. Camp is remote, being well-equipped was key, I recommend reading the volunteer manual carefully to prepare. Camp life was vibrant, with workshops, language lessons, games, and communal music-filled evenings. Patrols were unforgettable: I saw turtles nesting, hatchlings emerging, and even a tapir on my last day. The biodiversity was stunning, with countless species to discover. It takes time to adapt, so I agree with a min 3-week stay, and I would have loved to extend mine if could! Thx to the camp coordinators and all the group for this enriching experience!!
about 2 months ago
Eva
France
I spent 3 superb weeks at the reserve that I won't forget, an incredible experience. You learn a lot and you're very involved in the projects. Thanks to all the incredible people I met there. I hope to come back one day! Muchas Gracias
3 months ago
Marie
Czech Republic
I spent three unforgettable weeks at the reserve, and my only regret is that I didn't stay longer! The experience was truly magical. I loved every single second of my stay. I had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful and kind people. The entire team—staff, researchers, and volunteers—are deeply dedicated to this project. While beach patrolling and data collection were central to our work, we also enjoyed a variety of additional activities like jungle walks and plastic workshops. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I would absolutely do it again and highly recommend! Miss you guys💗
5 months ago
Hortense
Belgium
I really enjoyed my time in the reserve! The accommodation is really nice and cute (except for the WiFi), the activities are fun and the people are amazing :) The only thing that I was confused about was that I felt more like I was being entertained than that I really helped and volunteered but for the rest it was great
10 months ago
Eliana
United States
I am so beyond grateful I got to experience this amazing opportunity. In 2 weeks I have made countless lifelong memories, learned so much, and created connections to last a lifetime ❤️ incredible people, incredible place, incredible opportunities. Mariposa camp you have my heart. If you want to experience being fully immersed in nature while helping save the ocean and be surrounded by great people, I couldn't recommend this experience more.
11 months ago
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