Sea Turtle Saving and Jungle Animals Monitoring
Coordinator | Dora Enid
Coordinator | Dora Enid
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Highlights
Live the real adventure in the heart of Costa Rica's Caribbean nature, between jungle and sea
Share daily life with locals, discover their culture, improve your Spanish, help the community and contribute to nature protection
Observe, care for and protect those of the sea turtles that nest in Costa Rica is an exciting experience (Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, and the gigantic Leatherback Turtle)
Observe many animal species, during day or night walks (sloths, monkeys, frogs, snakes, birds ...).Three of the four species of monkeys present in Costa Rica can be observed in Pacuare
Live the real pura vida life, disconnect, relax and have fun
Enjoy a great opportunity of volunteering abroad in Costa Rica, close to Tortuguero. Help protect endangered sea turtle & see them hatch in the amazing Caribbean nature.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs
Come and join us for an unforgettable experience, the only requirement is adventurous blood!
Having the opportunity to watch, care for and monitor any of the sea turtles that nest in Costa Rica is an inspiring experience. They are all magnificent and mysterious creatures with very distinct qualities, like the extraordinary arrival on land, the agile maneuvers of the Green Turtle, the beautiful colors of the hawksbill turtle and the gigantic leatherback turtle - they are all fascinating! That's why we need your help so that we can help these beautiful creatures.
The project Naturaleza Pacuare was founded to 100% by local people from Costa Rica and is also managed by them. Our goal is to preserve the ecosystem in a sustainable way, to support the biodiversity in our country and to protect the sea turtles, some of which are highly endangered. With the help and cooperation of the local population, we have succeeded in creating an atmosphere in which everyone feels comfortable and welcome. With the knowledge of doing something good and valuable, everyone should have the opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the world.
At Naturaleza Pacuare we know that it doesn't take much to change the world a little. Since our founding in 2019, we have been determined to drive change for the better.
We are a young, motivated and dedicated team from Pacuare. Our vision became a very important mission today.
For this reason we have created our project "Naturaleza Pacuare". Under the leadership of Enid Chavarría Calderón, Alexander Calderón and the local population we have managed to establish a small but good project.
It is a great concern for us not only to provide ecological help, but also to give our volunteers a great opportunity to get to know the typical life of Costa Rica. You will also help maintain local economy.
You will live in a house with a bathroom and service. Everyone's laundry is totally rustic. Bringing a Kolbi line only Kolbi comes with internet. Bring dark clothes, boots and rain jacket. Bring your personal things like soap towels rapellent, mosquito net and even pillow if you like. White light and red light bulb to work with the turtles and in the hatcheries. You will only have access to a very small grocery store to get some snacks and drinks
Sea Turtle Conservation
Waste Reduction
Leatherback Turtle
Beach Cleaning
Plastic Reduction
Olive Ridley Turtle
Green Sea Turtle
Typical day
1. you will work on the beach for 4 hours during the day, at night there are rotating hours
2. after the spawning of the turtles, the eggs are brought to the rearing station for care
3. walks on the beach at different times to keep an eye on the turtles and thus prevent the eggs or even the turtles themselves from being stolen or injured
4. there will also be walks along the rivers or in the jungle
5. beach cleaning and camp maintenance
Free-time activities
1. Day and night walks on the beach or in the jungle to observe all species of animals present in Pacuare
2. Enjoy the beach and the sea carefully
3. Play games or do sport, share with the others volunteers
4. Enjoy tours that the association can organize for you like boat tour, visit of Parismina or Tortuguero
5. Learn the typical cuisine, try the local dances
Hiking
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Sports
Swimming
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
or Spanish (intermediate level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
The fees are used to maintain the camp, buy food and materials for animal care (gloves, bags, hatchery building...).
We also organize day and night walks to see nature and animals.
The hosting is a nice house built with local materials, with dorms, bathroom and service.
Dorm Room
Everyone's laundry is totally rustic, you will wash it by your own.
Come with your a Kolbi line (tchip), only Kolbi comes with internet in this place.
Bring dark clothes, boots and rain jacket. Also a red and white light bulb to work with the turtles and in the hatcheries.
Bring your personal things like soap, towels, mosquito net and pillow if you like. We can provide sheets.
Our food and beverages range from national to international cuisine, with an emphasis on our delicious Caribbean food.
We like to share frech fruits.
The best and cheapest way to come is a bus from San Jose to Bataan. You can catch it at Grand Terminal del Caribe in San José center and buy your tickets directly there. The bus is at 2,4 or 6PM. Then a few part by taxi that cost 16$. To finish, an amazing trip by boat. You’ll have to pay 40$ to go and back.
If you prefer a private car from San Jose we can reserve it for you.
We can coordinate everything for your transportation from the airport to the boarding area of the pangas (boats), which go to our facilities and where we will be waiting for you.
Let us know what you need.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The best and cheapest way to come is a bus from San Jose to Bataan. You can catch it at Grand Terminal del Caribe in San José center and buy your tickets directly there. The bus is at 2,4 or 6PM. Then a few part by taxi that cost 10 000 colones so about 17$. To finish, an amazing trip by boat. You’ll have to pay 30 000 colones so about 40$ to go and back.
If you prefer a private car from San Jose we can reserve it for you.
We can coordinate everything for your transportation from the airport to the boarding area of the pangas (boats), which go to our facilities and where we will be waiting for you.
Let us know what you need.
Volunteers can join us all year long, any day of the week.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 30 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$280
2 weeks
$560
3 weeks
$840
30 weeks
(max. stay)
$8,400
Average fees
$280
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Naturaleza de Pacuare
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Naturaleza de Pacuare during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Sea Turtle Saving and Jungle Animals Monitoring
Enjoy a great opportunity of volunteering abroad in Costa Rica, close to Tortuguero. Help protect endangered sea turtle & see them hatch in the amazing Caribbean nature.
$280/week
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