Help us with our small Coconut Farm in front of the Beach!

United States

5

This was my first experience with world packers, and I absolutely loved it. Patricia and Hernan are incredible hosts, and I was never afraid to ask for help with transportation, changing my meal times, or any other things I needed help with. The vibe is dependent on the people who are staying there. Some nights were very chill, but other nights we all partied. I liked the balance. The food is really good and filling. The work consists of patrolling the beach and the turtle hatchery. The beach patrol is definitely hard the first few nights, but it is very hands on and rewarding.

8 months ago

United States

5

I'm so grateful I got to go on this trip and stay at Patricia's. Both her and Hernan made the whole trip so easy and comfortable. They spoke little English at this camp but it didn't make anything difficult. It allowed me to learn so much more Spanish. The work was hard but the work was only for a couple of hours of the day. This trip was my first solo trip and I would definitely recommend this place!

8 months ago

France

5

I had an AMAZING experience at the reserve!! The place is very nice, in the middle of an island, you can see many animals and biodiversity. We are working with the association LAST, building and caring the hatchery and doing night patrols (10km per patrol). You can definitely learn a lot about turtles and see a turtle laying the eggs is just an incredible feeling, such a beautiful moment to live ! The team is also very nice :) During the rest of the time, we stayed with Hernan, the loveliest person on earth! He is very passionate and you can do canoe tour, fishing, hiking, and cooking :)

9 months ago

United States

5

I had a great stay in the reserve with Hernan and Patri! they were both so amazing and welcoming, i learned a lot and enjoyed my stay there with them. it was really cool to help out with the turtle conservation project and live in their community, enjoy the beach, the pura vida life, and the food!

9 months ago

Germany

5

The time in the reserve was incredible! At first you definitely have to get used to the surrounding and environment, but it's so worth it. If you are open to new ways of living and different mentalities, this place is perfect for you! Everyone is so kind and I learned a lot about nature and local life.

11 months ago

United States

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience/solo trip, & it was everything I was looking for. The natural beauty of the rainforest is unmatched. Hernan was a wonderful guide to the wildlife- I saw & learned about so many new animals because of him. The work is easy & fun- it involved collecting litter, clearing palm branches, or gathering/cleaning coconuts. That said, the language barrier was very difficult for me as Patri & everyone there speaks primarily Spanish. Hernan speaks some English, which made it easier, but I wouldn't suggest this one for someone who doesn't speak the language at all!

11 months ago

United States

4

My experience in the reserve was wonderful! when coming i wasn't sure what work i would do but they do give you some options , i chose the monkeys and it was wonderful we take some data on the monkeys and their population on the reserve. i learned lots form the hosts and there house is very welcoming. the cabins and showers are good as well!

3 months ago

France

1

I strongly advise against this project. I came from France for a meaningful monkey conservation program, but it hasn't really started, it's just distant observation with binoculars, no interaction, no structure, no goals, no supervision. You'd see more in Cahuita National Park for less. I was the only volunteer, which felt uncomfortable. The host's brother was kind, but the room, the kitchen, the toilets were filthy, full of insects and dust, and I got food poisoning after leaving. No refund was offered only 70$. Beware: good reviews are mostly for the turtle project, not this one.

8 months ago

United Kingdom

3

It is a very beautiful place! We spent most time on the beach or walking around the rainforest, we left feeling very connected to nature. The living space was basic and humid which made it sometimes uncomfortable. We enjoyed the turtle volunteering although there was a small lack of communication between the turtle center and our lodge. we often had to walk over to see our schedule for the day. The food was good, portions are on the smaller side. We definitely enjoyed our time at this beautiful place, but be prepared to be outdoors all day and have basic amenities in a rainforest climate!

10 months ago

France

5

Amazing experience in the reserve, especially because of Hernan who truely loves sharing and socialize with volunteers !! Thanks to him, I've learnt so many things about nature, animals, local foods, fishing and local culture. I deeply thank him for my stay there ! Do not hesitate to go there 😉 (Just be careful there's tones of mosquitoes)

about 1 year ago

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