Help us monitor the birdlife of Drake Bay lagoon

Alemania

5

This was my first time volunteering and I absolutely loved it! Johnson and everyone else who worked there were super nice, welcoming and helpful. The chores you have to do are absolutely manageable and often take less time then expected. The best part of course is the work with the turtles which was incredible and I learned so much about conservation! The place where you are staying is beautiful and directly by the beach, it is absolutely off-grid tho and rather simple (sand floors…) so be aware of that, especially when you plan your journey ( it is not easy to get there but so worth it!)

hace casi 2 años

Alemania

5

I had a great time at ACOTPRO. Releasing the baby turtles and seeing mama turtles lay eggs was truly one of the greatest experiences. I also really enjoyed that no one at the camp spoke English, so I had no other choice but practice speaking Spanish. I think it would have been helpful to know how off grid the experience was, because I found it challenging at times, especially because I was the only volunteer there for a while. The housing provided is very basic, so is the food & there is only electricity from 6-8pm. Nevertheless Johnson was a great host & I had a great time there.

hace casi 2 años

Reino Unido

5

I had a great experience at ACOTPRO and met amazing like-minded people. The accommodation was to be expected, rustic and basic but it was completely worth it. It would've been ideal if we had received a handout of what to bring / expect but during our stay we helped develop one for future volunteers. ACOTPRO is made up of a team of locals that volunteer their time so just be aware it's sometimes all in Spanish! Loved it :)

hace casi 2 años

Reino Unido

5

I really enjoyed my time with ACOTPRO, the locals and staff were friendly although there was a language barrier with some of the leaders as they only spoke Spanish but they were polite and respectful. The leaders made sure we were included when it came to actually seeing and handling baby turtles, mothering turtles and eggs and even said they would wake us if any were to hatch whilst we were asleep. I did find that some of the volunteer leaders weren't as experienced as I thought but if any problems were to arise I know they would of be sorted asap. Overall great experience and I loved it :)

hace casi 2 años

Austria

5

I had an amazing time at ACOTPRO! Everyone is super friendly and trying their best to make it a great experience for you. I will say that if you speak some Spanish you should really try and use it to communicate with the staff. It'll make your experience a thousand times better and they are very patient with whatever level you start with. They are also very open to hearing your ideas and learning from you as well. I truly felt like my help was appreciated. I will 100% come again. :)

hace casi 2 años

Estados Unidos

5

This was my first volunteer experience and I could not be more happy with the experience. The hosts were so friendly and treated us like family and even though I only stayed a week, I shed a tear leaving by the end. Not only did I realize the environmental impact we made, but I was so immersed in the Costa Rican culture which was my absolute favorite part. The hours were pretty short and we only worked Monday-Friday and got the weekend off. If you are ok with simple living and want an experience with the locals I recommend this 100/10, just keep in mind they speak all Spanish!

hace casi 2 años

Estados Unidos

5

A wonderful experience with great people. I learned so much about turtle conservation and definitely got to practice my Spanish. Thank you for the stay!

hace 2 años

Reino Unido

5

I had an amazing time working with ACOTPRO; everyone was so warm and welcoming. I learnt a lot about sea turtle conservation and the threats they face. Night patrols were exciting and I was lucky enough to see a turtle nest slightly out of season which was incredible! It was one of the best experiences I've had and I will miss the people I met!

hace 2 años

Estados Unidos

5

I had an awesome time staying at acotpro! I was immersed in nature and the local culture and was about to spend a lot of time by myself and with volunteers of other projects! The people here are nothing short of amazing and were so welcoming and kind:) I'd definitely recommend knowing a bit of spanish as everyone there speaks it. The camp itself is offgrid and a very simple place to live: power two hours a day and cold showers but because it's so humid, i didn't mind them. The workload was very fair and i didn't work more than 3 hours a day. Overall, i'd recommend staying at acotpro!

hace más de 2 años

Canadá

5

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at ACOTPRO! Alba and Manuel are some of the nicest people I've met, they inform you on everything you can do there and help arrange any transportation. They also make sure you arrive and depart safely! They cook the most delicious meals, and we even made some treats together! They have tons of fun activities to do! I really enjoyed every single day I spent there so much! The volunteer work is also a lot of fun and not difficult, very rewarding! Lots of spare time to relax or go out and have fun! Thank you so much, I had an amazing stay!

hace más de 2 años

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