This research and protection program for sea turtles is located in one of the areas with the highest concentration of wildlife in Costa Rica, such as the Corcovado National Park, where you will have the opportunity to be in direct contact with nature and with the inhabitants of the progress town. Here, the conservation of sea turtles is in charge of the association of this community. In addition, the initiative is 100% carried out by people from the community: the volunteers, who come to make their contribution and participate in our program, stay with families, what makes the experience very enriching by directly sharing with families and knowing our culture first-hand. In addition, the quota that volunteers will pay for this project will go directly to the families, which creates a direct and positive impact for the community.
This program is a common effort
So all activities are planned with the consent of the association, among them: beach cleaning, hatchery care, night patrols in search of turtles, from which we collect scientific data and rescue their eggs, which are taken to a safe place (hatchery) here we protect them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until the babies are born. We also do social work such as painting the school, maintenance work in the community hall and school, maintenance work in the homes of families that host volunteers.
Our volunteers will have the chance to spend their time enjoying the wild life and meeting many different animals.
Furthermore, they can do sports on the beach or simply tan and relax while enjoying a good book.
Also they can spend time together with the locals and enjoy getting to know a new culture. This is always a great opportunity to make new friends as well.
During the free time the volunteers will have the opportunity to do many things, among them: hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming, enjoying the beach, fishing, playing sports or simply relaxing in a hammock enjoying the sounds of the nature around and meet the most biodiverse place in the world as Corcovado national park.
Accommodations, meals, fee for communal association, maintenance of the camp and educational activities
We live in a house with 5 rooms for 4 people each. Each room has a bath and shower.
The basis of the Costa Rican diet is rice and beans, which we accompany with salad, vegetables or meat, always with the typical flavors of the tropical country and seasonal fruits at breakfast
Two boats leave daily from Sierpe (near to Palmar Norte) to Drake Bay at 11:30am and 3:30pm.
To connect with the first boat, take the 6:30 am bus from San Jose to Palmar Norte (6 hours) departing from the TRACOPA Station. To get from Palmar Norte to Sierpe, a ‘colectivo’ taxi is much cheaper ($5) than a private one ($20). Once you get to Palmar Norte, ask for a "taxi colectivo", otherwise, you have to pay for a private one.
The second bus leaves at 8:30 (direct to Sierpe). You have to take the last boat to Drake Bay (3:30 pm). The boat journey (1 hour) costs $15-$20.
When you arrive in Drake Bay beach, a member to the Asotiation will be waiting for you to take you to the place you are going to stay.
Olive Redley Turtle Conservation Supporter
Corcovado, place with the most biodiversity in Costa Rica, it is also the place with more diversity per square meter in the whole planet come and save turtles with us
$400/week
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