2019 at Save Turtles - North Limón
Save Turtles - North Limón
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of watching and helping turtles in their natural habitat—moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
- Immerse yourself in a world of adventure, conservation, and connection that you won’t find anywhere else.
- Learn about these incredible creatures and their ecosystems, and become a part of their conservation journey.
- Embrace a back-to-basics lifestyle that rejuvenates your spirit and helps you appreciate life’s simple pleasures.
- Enjoy the pura vida lifestyle on a breathtaking beach.
- Experience the thrill of watching and helping turtles in their natural habitat—moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
- Immerse yourself in a world of adventure, conservation, and connection that you won’t find anywhere else.
- Learn about these incredible creatures and their ecosystems, and become a part of their conservation journey.
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About the program
Get in contact with one of the most fascinating turtle species – the giant leatherback turtles – and help improve the local inhabitants' living conditions.
About the Program
This program is located about 15 km north of Limón. You will reach this camp after a 30 min wonderful journey by boat through the mangroves.
Besides the effort of protecting turtles and the biodiversity of this area, here you are in demand for community work.
Together with the ...
Typical day
Your Tasks
You will walk on night patrols with local guides in which you will collect turtle eggs
You will relocate the eggs to a turtle hatchery where they will be safe from poachers
You will also volunteer to do community service work
You will help to maintain community facilities, local schools and ...
Free-time activities
You are living far from civilization, so ti's recommended to collect the free days and use them in the end for a trip!
You can travel down the coast to visit Cahuita, Puerto Viejo or our rainforest lodge. Or hop over to the pacific coast and visit us in Sámara! Also, there are many beautiful ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
This program is available from mid February until November. It starts every Monday. Please arrive at least one day before the programs starts.
Program fees
Meet your organization
first hand Costa Rica
Agency - founded in 2006
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Sofia
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