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Ecological Reserve Bataán de Matina, Costa Rica
Help Wildlife conservation : Animal monitoring & Reforestation
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- 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$ 41
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
This is a non profit organization so fees are used for : - maintain the camp and houses - buy food and cook meals - buy material for the activities (gloves, bags, gardening material...) - pay local people working for the project
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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Join our flora and fauna conservation project near Puerto Viejo, Limón. Our beach is a nesting site for endangered leatherback turtles. Preserve wildlife including sloths, monkeys, frogs, and birds. Help restore biodiversity lost to coconut plantations by reforesting the area. Your work will safeguard habitats and food for various species and support local communities. Experience the rich culture of the Caribbean while making a lasting impact.
Learn moreRequirements
- 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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4 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 4 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Meeting locals
- 3 Practicing Spanish
- 3 Developing environmental awareness
- 3 Meeting international travelers
- 3 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 14. Life below water
- 2 13. Climate action
- 2 15. Life on land
Nathan
United Kingdom
Loved my time volunteering with Johnny and his family. The work was challenging but not too much and got to da good mix of activities. Three lovely meals a day and was never hungry. Facilities were good considering the remote location.
3 months ago
Johnny replied
Thanks a lot for your help and visiting us!
Holly
United Kingdom
I loved my time at the refuge! Johnny and the team were so lovely and really made you feel at home. We had a good amount of work / chill time and the area is just beautiful. It's a very basic set up but for spending time off the beaten track in Costa Rica it is perfect!
3 months ago
Johnny replied
Thank you so much for joining us! take care :-)
Madeline
United States
Loved my stay at this project. We worked for a few hours a day and relaxed/went to the beach for the rest of it. We had a bunch of turtles one afternoon and it was an unforgettable experience. Host was so welcoming and food is great if you like rice and beans. Would've stayed longer if I could've.
3 months ago
Johnny replied
Thanks Madeline for joining the project! Hope to see you again :-)
Maddie
Australia
My experience at the reserve was so refreshing! Johnny and his family were very welcoming and accommodating to the needs of me and my friends. The experience was very rewarding and eye opening to a new culture and environment. We were fully immersed in the jungle and saw lots of wild life and nature. It is what you make it, and we had the best time! Don't forget! - it's a remote island, be prepared - research into when the turtle season begins and ends - insect repellent - sunscreen - books/entertainment - snacks Highly recommend! Thankyou Johnny!
3 months ago
Johnny replied
Thanks for joining us! We wish you the best :-)
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