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COPROT Tortugas de Osa
An amazing opportunity to spend time on one of the most biodiverse places on earth! Immerse yourself in a nature and get to experience sea turtle conservation first hand :)
Our staff are all trained biologists from around the world. We take our work seriously but enjoy the Pura Vida style of living. We live communally so eat together, work together and have fun together.
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About the experience in: Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
United States
Volunteering with COPROT was an amazing experience! I loved getting to work up close with sea turtles and I learned a lot. You become fully immersed in nature here. It is very remote and no enclosed spaces so keep in mind it may not be for everyone. Everyone here was so friendly and I felt accepted right away. The host made it very easy to schedule any tours or activities. The only suggestion I have is that I wish I could have seen what our work was doing. What are we using the research for and what is its impact? I think it would be awesome to include volunteers in that. Thank you COPROT!
11 days ago
About the experience in: Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
United States
I had such a wonderful time volunteering with COPROT. For my first solo trip, I felt very safe with the hosts and other campers. Everyone was very friendly and understanding. I ended up not feeling well so I did come home early, but my camp coordinators didn’t hesitate to help me figure out a plan to get back home. Our daily tasks were clearly laid out for us, and once we were finished, we had plenty of down time. We also got to visit the other camp and have some fun with them as well. While the work can be a bit tired, walking on the beach that is, it was a fun learning experience!
about 2 months ago
Simón replied
Thanks for your feedback Mahlia, was really great having you :)
About the experience in: Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
United States
AMAZING! I was interning for 6.5 weeks with COPROT and could not have wished for a better experience! All of the people I got to work and live with were so welcoming, adventurous, bright, and very easy to work with. I came with the goal to improve my field research skills, and not only was I taught these skills, but was also taught about sea turtle biology and behavior. Could not recommend this experience more!
5 months ago
About the experience in: Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
United States
I absolutely loved my time volunteering at COPROT. I met such amazing people and learned so much. It was a great way to connect with nature and people from all around the world. All of the staff was great and super eager to teach. I was so sad to leave.
6 months ago
About the experience in: Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
United States
My experience at COPROT's Mariposa Campamento Carate was —however cliche this is— life-changing. Like everyone, I was nervous going in, but at its most basic it proved to be what I had expected, and at its most complex it was full of learning experiences, hugely rewarding, and exactly what I needed at this point in my life. I felt part of the project immediately, and although the work was hard at first, after adjusting I really enjoyed it. I had probably the best group of fellow vols & RAs ever and this program, filled with those wonderful people, will always have a special place in my heart.
7 months ago