from 731€
Wildlife, Bee and Environmental Protection
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the breathtaking allure of Puerto Viejo's picturesque community while making a positive impact on our buzzing friends through bee conservation efforts!
- Enroll in our environmental education program at Cocles School, where you'll discover the secrets of harmonious beekeeping and organic farming within our lush greenhouses and school gardens.
- Savor the fruits of our labor by harvesting the abundant treasures from our thriving organic horticulture.
- Pioneering bee enthusiasts can join us in constructing advanced apiaries exclusively designed for enchanting stingless bees.
- Dive into a Caribbean paradise, relishing the sun-kissed beaches, thrilling snorkeling adventures, exhilarating surf lessons and blissful moments of pure serenity in the crystal-clear waters.
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About the program
Our project works to save and conserve Costa Rica's native wild bees, which play a key role in the entire ecosystem! This is achieved by rescuing bees and local awareness
The Apiagricultura project is committed to the rescue and conservation of Costa Rica’s native bees. As these stingless bees are very important in the whole ecosystem, your support is especially valuable! The cultivation, the care in school gardens and the harvesting of fruit and vegetables ...
Typical day
Normally the work with the bees takes place in the morning. The day usually starts around 7:00/7:30am working directly with the bees. Tasks include:
- You will support the team of the project building equipment for the work with bees (e.g buiding houses for the bees)
- catching bigger swarms of bees
- trans
Free-time activities
Things we recommend:
- Enjoying the Caribbean Beaches
- snorkelling in the Caribbean waters
- surfing
- swimming
- hiking in the wonderful nature of the Caribbean
- Visiting the costarrican indigenous tribes
Also there are trips to Panama you can join and go to Bocas del Toro.
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
You will go from San José to Puerto Viejo in public bus. In Puerto Viejo you will be able to rent a bike.
From the town center you can go by taxi to the project.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Costa Rica Abroad Service
Agency - founded in 2005
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Sergio
About the project
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