Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation

Location:

Pacific coast, Costa Rica

Duration & Price:

from $1119. Full price list

Pacific Turtle Conservation - 2 weeks $1,119
Pacific Turtle Conservation - 4 weeks $1,749
Pacific Turtle Conservation - 6 weeks $2,449
Pacific Turtle Conservation (2 weeks) + Language (2 weeks) $1,909
Pacific Turtle Conservation (2 weeks) + Language (4 weeks) $2,699
Pacific Turtle Conservation (4 weeks) + Language (2 weeks) $2,549
Pacific Turtle Conservation (4 weeks) + Language (4 weeks) $3,339

Deposit:

$250 Balance to be paid 12 weeks before departure

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Included

Dates:

July to December only - first Monday of the month (aim to arrive the Sunday before).

Information Pack:

Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation Pack

Orientation

You will have an orientation to help you get settled in and to familiarise you with project itineraries.

Accommodation and Meals

Buena Vista - The accommodation at the project is rustic and very basic but comfortable with a great, relaxed atmosphere. There will be no electricity, however a shower and a bathroom are available. An on-site cook will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for you while at the project. Meals will mainly consist of rice, beans, pasta, meat, cereals and a variety of vegetables and seasonal fruits.

Matapalo - Our facilities offer space for up to 20 volunteers at any given time. You will be lodged in rustic accommodation with electricity, fans and shared bathrooms. The station is located less than 0.5km from a supermarket, Internet access and restaurants serving local and international food.

Free Time

You will have free time at all of the locations although this will vary slightly depending on where you are based. During your free time you can go to the beach, chill out in the cabin, read a book and play card games.

During your free time in Buena Vista you are able to leave the project and could take the chance to go into Samara, which is the closest town, and spend time there enjoying the beautiful beach. In Samara you will also find all basic services including the Internet, public phone, banks, etc. There are also tour companies that offer daily activities such as kayaking, wildlife trips and many more. However, you must return to the project by dinnertime.

You will have one free day each week in Matapalo. There are small villages and towns an hour or so by foot away from the project site where you will find a pulperia or mini market, telephone and internet service, supermarkets, restaurants and bars.

Project Support

Throughout your stay you will have the support and guidance of the co-ordinator. They will be able to provide you with any help or advice you may need during your stay.

In addition to the in-country support, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number should you need to contact one of our UK staff at any time.

Project Age Limit

Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.