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Soak up the beauty and sunshine of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, help to conserve rare species of turtle and gain a valuable insight into marine biology by taking part in this unique volunteer project.

Poaching of turtle eggs has led to a serious decline in the number of marine turtles on the Costa Rican coast. Taking part in this project will not only be a great opportunity to help safeguard the existence of these fascinating animals as well as absorbing the stunning local scenery.

You will be working 5 to 6 days a week which will be a mix of day and night patrols on flexible shifts. Your activities will include data and measurement gathering, beach cleaning, watching for turtles that have come to lay their eggs and general building and maintenance work of the hatcheries.

You may also be able to increase awareness of importance of conservation and the research you are doing in amongst the local community at schools and fundraisers. In the low season (June and July) you will have the choice of helping with construction of the hatchery.

What's Included

Accommodation:Various shared accommodation, basic and clean with cold water
Food:Three meals per day
Airport Pickup:Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
Training:In-country orientation
Support:Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24 hour emergency support

What's not included

Flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer, Local Transport

Duration

1 - 4 weeks

Start Dates

i-to-i Volunteer and Adventure Travel offer a whole range of projects and adventurous trips across the globe running from 1 to 12 weeks with weekly/monthly departures for trips that are not affected by seasons or weather. Specific departure dates are in place set in liaison with the projects we work with.

Costs / Benefits

Trip prices vary depending on activity and duration. Our volunteer projects start from £499, Adventures start from £699 and Tours start from £599. All trips include accommodation, most meals, an airport pickup, in-country orientation, support in-country and 24 hour emergency support. Our expert advisers will guide you through everything you need right up until your departure and are always available to help once you are away!

Requirements

No specific requirements or qualifications are necessary, just a sense of adventure, a desire to make a difference and a responsible attitude towards the destinations you visit.