Limón, Costa Rica

4.5
(82 reviews)82

Protect Capuchins in Paradise - Monkey Observation By The Sea

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
77 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
63 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 27

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

We charge a $26for per person per day. We use this amount to cover expenses of meals and materials needed for work and maintenance.

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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
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 days

The Experience

Live on a remote island and help protect wild capuchin monkeys by observing their behavior and how habitat loss affects them - no hands-on contact, just respectful coexistence. Support biodiversity, explore lush jungle trails, and enjoy life close to the sea while making a real impact on conservation.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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82 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Finca De Cocos

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 77 Get in touch with nature
  • 63 Meeting locals
  • 58 Immersing in the local culture
  • 52 Developing environmental awareness
  • 52 Meeting international travelers
  • 49 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 66 15. Life on land
  • 23 13. Climate action
  • 15 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Mia

Portugal

5

I had an amazing time! The hosts were lovely and really made me feel at home. The place was stunning and the food was so good. Watch out for the mosquitoes though.

5 months ago

Jolina

Germany

5

I wasn't aware that you sleep in another camp than the actual organization. It takes a 6 minute walk trough beautiful nature to walk to the turtle organization where the research assistants and some volunteers live (but there they pay almost double the prize, so it doesn't matter!)
In this camp stay people that are working for the turtles and coconut project.

I felt welcomed and Hernan cooked sooo delicious!

In the organization you work with 4 great local men who are really nice, helpful and passionate about the work with turtles.

I felt actually really helpful because there are poachers!

5 months ago

Jocelyne

Canada

5

My short stay with Patricia on the property working with the turtle conservation project was absolutely lovely. Truly rural and isolated and immersed in nature, there are so many wild animals to see and observe just on the ride over in the boat to Patri's. The food is delicious and fresh, and Patri and Ernand were lovely to chat to in spanish. I highly recommend! If you work on the coco farm you can also volunteer with the turtles if you do the easy one hour training. I saw a leatherback turtle and we help collect her eggs and data for protection! The money goes to a great sustainable cause.

5 months ago

Lilla

United Kingdom

5

Loved my time in the reserve. Everyone was so lovely and I was immersed in a secluded island culture. If you are looking for a very busy always on the go environment this isn't for you but I was kept busy and also helped with the turtle volunteer group!! Reccomend this!

8 months ago

Alyson

United States

5

This was such a good experience! I really didn't know what to expect, it's definitely hard work but lots of time off and such a fun family!! I even spent my birthday here and they made it so much fun :)

8 months ago

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