Besides the Boruca, the BriBri are one of the last remaining native populations of Costa Rica. The BriBri practice
Living in the Talamanca Mountains in southern Costa Rica, the Boruca are known for their vibrant, intricately carved and
The small farming town of Providencia is located in the Cerro de la Muerte mountain region, surrounded by lush
Herencia Verde directly supports several Costa Rican elementary schools: Huetares, Escuela El Jaúuri, Las Esperanzas, and Las Brisas.
Maybe you have seen endangered animals in zoos or on TV, but how often have you
This is a unique opportunity to get in the water and study sea turtles as part
Veragua Rainforest is a scientific research station in the Central Caribbean region, where students, volunteers, and visitors have a hands-on
Our homestay program lets you experience life in a rural community. Wake to the crowing of roosters, milk a cow
Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the animals they
On our Classic Costa Rica Adventure, travel to the Caribbean Coast to patrol the beaches for nesting sea turtles, spend a night or two with a local farm family, play soccer and have lunch with an indigenous community, meet students at a local elementary school, fly through the rainforest on a zipline tour and experience flora, fauna and amazing animals of the rainforest.
Combine conservation work with meaningful cultural immersion! Explore the Pacific Coast, cloud forest, rainforest and central valley of Costa Rica. Work side by side with local biologists to monitor local sea turtle populations and participate in mangrove reforestation. Then, head into the cloud forest, one of the highest points in the Costa Rican landscape, and visit a small town where you’ll enjoy the lush cloud forest and engage in community activities.
Visit the cloud forest, and participate in community activities such as sugar cane processing , pulping fruit and artisan workshops. You’ll also spend a day working on a service project for the community. Next, travel to the Sarapiqui region and have the chance to raft, float or tube down the Sarapiqui River.
The Highlights:
Spend several nights at a remote sea turtle project patrolling the beach in search of nesting leatherbacks and hatchlings, explore local canals for wildlife, visit a butterfly farm and local school. At the end of the week, relax on a white sand beach before heading back towards the central valley and home.
The Highlights:
Spend several nights at a sea turtle project on the Osa Peninsula, located on the Pacific Coast, where you’ll work side by side with local researchers and assist with in-water monitoring and tagging of turtles. Your volunteer work will also include reforestation and mangrove clean up. You’ll also visit Manuel Antonio National Park, have a chance to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Playa Hermosa and go on an ocean kayaking excursion.
Explore the ecology, ecosystems and people of Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. Work with endangered sea turtles at a family-operated sea turtle conservation station. At the station, walk the beaches at night in search of nesting or hatching sea turtles. Next, head to Cahuita to relax on the white sand beaches and swim in the warm Caribbean. Participate in field work with local researchers at Veragua Rainforest Research Park and have a chance to tour the 4,000 acre private reserve. Immerse yourself in rural Costa Rican life firsthand as you spend a night at Finca Sura, a small family farm.
On our Classic Costa Rica Adventure, travel to the Caribbean Coast to patrol the beaches for nesting sea turtles, spend a night or two with a local farm family, play soccer and have lunch with an indigenous community, meet students at a local elementary school, fly through the rainforest on a zipline tour and experience flora, fauna and amazing animals of the rainforest.
The Highlights:
Volunteer at Asis Wildlife Rescue Center and work with rescued animals, from monkeys to peccarys, kinkajous, macaws and more! Explore the town of La Fortuna, walk on lava beds in Arenal Volcano National Park, visit an organic farm, and more!