Let's save the fauna of our Costa Rican wildlife

Canada

5

Everyone at the camp is very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Luis communicated efficiently and made our preparation for arrival seamless. Noemi welcomed us at the dock and showed us around, made sure we were comfortable and at ease. Robbi is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the surrounding animals, flora, and he shared so much valuable information with us, making me feel like we really learned a lot about the nature in Costa Rica.

3 months ago

United States

5

This was such a special place and experience. I was only supposed to stay a week but I ended up staying two and I wish I could have stayed longer. I immediately felt so at home. It is a remote camp, and you should expect pretty basic amenities/being surrounded by nature. I learned so much during my time here and the work felt rewarding(even though I did not see a turtle due to weather). I even got to travel to other parts of Costa Rica with fellow volunteers. Thank you Robbie, Daniel and Ara and all my volunteer friends!! I loved this and I highly recommend. Message me with questions!!

4 months ago

United States

5

I LOVED volunteering here. Know that the turtles don't arrive on our schedule, so if you're at the beginning of the season you might not see them. Despite not seeing the turtles (my main reason for coming) I am pleasantly surprised to report I had a really wonderful & gorgeous time anyway. Being at the camp, you are so connected to nature and soon fall into a rhythm with it. Working with your body for something important really helped change my mental state from the stress and anxiety I normally have at home. Be ready for lots of rice and beans and downtime. Be open and you will enjoy this.

5 months ago

Luis replied

Thank you so much for your help and for being part of our wildlife conservation family

United States

5

Although I was there during the off season and did not get to work with turtles, I still had a great time! Thank you to Luis, Ara, and Daniel :)

6 months ago

Luis replied

Thank you to be so nice person, we hope to see you in the future

Brazil

4

Good experience and enviroment. Very nice opportunity to imerse in the nature and meet people from different cultures. The duties during the day were respected and werent very tiring. The food was good, consisted of a vegetarian diet. The people who received us were very friendly and welcoming. In general it was a happy place. The only thing I would suggest is a renovation in the infraestructure, do more bathrooms and toilets and also improve the quality of the bed in the rooms. Personally my bed wasnt confortable.

4 months ago

Ireland

4

I went to the shelter for 2 weeks at the beginning of February which meant it wasn't quite turtle season yet. The location of the camp is very remote, it's in the middle of no where and the closest town is an hour away. Being so far from town was something that i personally found pretty hard during the first week, but then you get used to it. The staff at camp were all friendly, and the people you will meet are what will make the experience special. I recommend going if you want an authentic experience in the middle of the jungle, where you will be surrounded by lots of different animals!

6 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Only spent a week at the camp but loved every second and could've stayed much longer if i'd had the time!! shifts are fair and well-managed, and the camp was really social which made me feel at home as a solo traveller. you are really able to get stuck in with the work that you do, and you learn so much about turtles and conservation. it is such an incredible experience to get to release the turtles into the ocean, and one that i'll never forget. really recommend this organization, thank you to Ricardo, Luis and my campmates for making it so special. please message me for any more details!:)

8 months ago

Luis replied

Thank you so much for saving turtles, we really appreciate your help

United States

5

Indescribable!! Be prepared for basic living conditions but a place and people that fill your heart and take care of each other. The most beautiful place, important work and immersive experience.

11 months ago

Sweden

5

I loved it honestly! Luke and Robbie, who were staff members at the camp, are truly amazing! The made the whole experience! Without them, the camp would not be as great! I did my research before coming, but for others I would recommend to read through some comments so you know what you get into. We ate a lot of rise and beans, so just be prepared for that. The camp is located on an island, therefore you are mostly at the camp or around it. If you want to explore a lot of the country or special city's, I would recommend you book a few extra days outside of the camp so that you can explore more.

11 months ago

Netherlands

5

I love it! It was a bit of adjusting at first but after it was great. Leaving for daytrips isn't easy so you might want to consider leaving a bit of time after your stay to travel for a bit so you can see a bit more of the country. The days are really chill and the work isn't to much. Just don't expect to always have something to do, and relax!! I met a lot of awesome people!! Pura vida!

11 months ago

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