Rascarey Sea Turtle and Environmental Conservation Project


Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing on a pristine beach, the air alive with the calls of monkeys and scarlet macaws. Nestled on a breathtaking beachfront property in the wild heart of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, our sea turtle conservation project invites you to step into an unforgettable adventure with a purpose. This is your chance to protect endangered sea turtles—hawksbills, green sea turtles , and olive ridleys—while living in one of the planet’s most biodiverse paradises, where rainforest meets the Pacific. 
As a volunteer, you’ll patrol moonlit shores to safeguard nesting mothers, relocate eggs to secure hatcheries, and witness the magic of tiny hatchlings racing to the sea. Between shifts, explore the Osa’s hidden treasures: swim in turquoise waters, hike to waterfalls, or simply unwind on our stunning beachfront base. 
Why Volunteer With Us? 
   
 •    Impact: Help save a species and preserve a fragile ecosystem. 
 •    Adventure: Live off-the-grid in a world-renowned biodiversity hotspot. 
  •    Community: Bond with a small, dedicated crew of conservationists and locals. 
    
•    Perks: Meals and basic accommodations provided, plus memories to last a lifetime.

This project is dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles and the environment. We are a non-governmental project. Our mission is to inspire people to make a lifestyle change to be more sustainable and conscious, and to be able to share the experience of fully connecting with themselves and nature while fully immersed in the most beautiful and biodiverse area of Costa Rica. We hope is that our dedication to the project can have a real impact on the declining rates of sea turtles, as well as the regeneration of our Earth. Our team is local, with in-depth knowledge of the area and conservation activities, dedicated and immersed in this world. They are accustomed to living in a community and sharing experiences every day. Volunteers will be our family before, during, and after their experience with Rascarey and its staff.


Reviews

4.0
(9 reviews)9

Staff & Host

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

France

5

It was my first worldpackers experience, and it was amazing. The place where the camp is, is incredible, between the ocean and the jungle.
I learned a lot of things. The work is not very complicated and there is a lot of free time.
The best moments where when we released the baby turtles into the ocean. And i would never forget the moment i saw a turtle laying eggs, it was magical.

over 1 year ago


Esteban replied

Emmy, you were a wonderful volunteer.

Always patient and kind, and always working with a positive attitude.
We still reminisce on the French toast you made for everyone!

Thank you Emmy
Pura Vida!

United Kingdom

5

This was my first ever solo travel experience and an experience I will never forget. I came all the way from the UK to Costa Rica, when arriving in Costa Rica my luggage was “delayed/lost” with no confirmation of when this will arrive. Esteban at Rascarey was ever so kind and thoughtful towards my situation. I want to give a huge thank you to Esteban for being the best host and allowing me to connect with the nesting, hatching, birthing of the sea turtles. My favourite part of the experience was when the turtles had hatched and we let them go into the ocean and watched them on their journey.

almost 2 years ago

Canada

3

The foundation of this experience was great - working with sea turtles, living in an environmentally conscious way, and living a slower pace of live. I struggled a bit fully settling into the role due to discrepancies between the information on worldpackers, the info I was given ahead of time, and what was actually expected when I got there. The host was distant and didn’t seem all that engaged with the work we had to do, luckily the other volunteers were more than welcoming and helped show me around. I would recommend going in with no expectations to get the most out of the experience!

over 2 years ago


Esteban replied

tendre que hablar sobre ti tambien, una persona anti social, sin motivacion y sin interes, habian 4 personas mas en ese momento se noto mucho cuando llegaste,tyra fua una voluntaria que estuvo dos meses y yo fui la personas que la capacite para que ella tomara la responsabilidad ya que estaria dos meses podria ayudarme con esto, asi que lo que estas diciendo es falso, la persona que no tenia motivacion eres tu, porque el resto todos trabajamos con una sonrrisa en la cara, menos tu, lamento que este lugar no fue para ti,,...

United States

5

If you are seeking an experience to be fully immersed in the local culture and nature, then this is a great opportunity to do so. However, it is important to know that this experience is true rural living, so the accommodations are basic. For me however, that just added to the charm. Working with the turtles was amazing, and I enjoyed the projects around the house too. The activities depend on the time of the year that you are going, so look into the season ahead of time to know what to expect.

over 2 years ago

United States

3

This project is at the most beautiful location you could think of. You are right by the beach and in a very secluded part of Costa Rica. This was the perfect time to go because I was able to see the whole process with the turtles. It was a very magical experience. Now the host..I feel as though this project has passed it’s prime. The photos that are shown are a couple years old when the other co-founder was still a part of the project. I believe she ran this project much better and was more organized/professional. The host now can be rude and is unsocial. Also the fee is $35/day not $10.

almost 3 years ago


Esteban replied

Thank you for sharing your point of view about the project and the coordinator, about the daily commission we are very clear when we send you the information packet, you, like all those who have come, have agreed to pay the daily commission, so I do not see the reason why he mentions it if you agree to come to the project with that rate, you are not forced to accept, the other thing is that the coordinator is very direct and especially when people try to lie to his face as he has done, you did not want to work and you simply lied to not do it and justify your fault, for this reason, knowing what you were doing, you have been told the truth up front, if you call that rude, then that's how it is, but you must be more sincere as you do it by this means and not leave without saying goodbye


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