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Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica
Join us to help the great Leatherback Sea Turtle project nearby
What you offer
20h
- 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.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- 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$ 32
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
It is a non profit organization. Fees are used for the food, , fuel of the boat, material for monitoring and reforestation, and camp maintaining.
What you get
2
- 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.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-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 Parties
- Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
- Dance classes
- Take free dance classes at our place.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Mar
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Jul
Aug
- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
In Barra de Pacuare, on the Caribbean coast, we live between sea, jungle, and river—a natural paradise!🌿🐢 From Feb/March, the sea turtle season begins, and we help the nearby conservation project with hatchery care (starting February) and night patrols. Our beach is one of the few nesting sites for leatherback turtles. We have a garden, animals, and a small grocery store. Join us to experience sustainable living and protect biodiversity!
Learn moreRequirements
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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38 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 36 Get in touch with nature
- 28 Meeting locals
- 27 Immersing in the local culture
- 23 Meeting international travelers
- 22 Developing environmental awareness
- 21 Practicing Spanish
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 31 15. Life on land
- 8 13. Climate action
- 5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Franziska
Germany
The time in the reserve was incredible! At first you definitely have to get used to the surrounding and environment, but it's so worth it. If you are open to new ways of living and different mentalities, this place is perfect for you! Everyone is so kind and I learned a lot about nature and local life.
about 1 month ago
Savannah
United States
This was my first Worldpackers experience/solo trip, & it was everything I was looking for. The natural beauty of the rainforest is unmatched. Hernan was a wonderful guide to the wildlife- I saw & learned about so many new animals because of him. The work is easy & fun- it involved collecting litter, clearing palm branches, or gathering/cleaning coconuts. That said, the language barrier was very difficult for me as Patri & everyone there speaks primarily Spanish. Hernan speaks some English, which made it easier, but I wouldn't suggest this one for someone who doesn't speak the language at all!
2 months ago
Juliana
France
Amazing experience in the reserve, especially because of Hernan who truely loves sharing and socialize with volunteers !! Thanks to him, I've learnt so many things about nature, animals, local foods, fishing and local culture. I deeply thank him for my stay there ! Do not hesitate to go there 😉 (Just be careful there's tones of mosquitoes)
3 months ago
Rahamat Ali
India
Exactly as described amidst the river, the sea and the jungle. It's what it takes to get deep in the nature, be content with simplicity and be absolutely accepting towards local way of life. Pura vida makes true sense. Tasks are as per the season, they involve clearing up the farm, cleaning spaces, picking up waste from the beach. The best part is Hernan, who patiently and in the very tico way keeps chill and leads by minimum but effective words. There is always time for a coconut and you never go thirsty. Sea and the river and the jungle are all for you to explore. Pura vida amigos!
5 months ago
alexia
France
My week here was wonderful thanks to Hernán who was truly passionate by his life here. He was always present with us to exchange about wildlife and show his way of living. The place is truly beautiful and the bed cosy but you shouldn't be afraid of wildlife and a bit of discomfort (it is in nature, you always get dirty and the houses are made by their own hands, it is precious but not with much confort). I didn't mind because the surrundings and the outside were just very beautiful. The food was amazing too ! Thank you to Patricia for hosting me and sharing a part of her life.
5 months ago
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