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Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

4.5
(61 reviews)61

Protect Capuchins in Paradise - Monkey Observation By The Sea

Help a sustainable project
51 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 7 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
56 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
44 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 26

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

We charge a $26for per person per day. We use this amount to cover expenses of meals and materials needed for work and maintenance.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Stay at least
2 days

The Experience

Live on a remote island and help protect wild capuchin monkeys by observing their behavior and how habitat loss affects them - no hands-on contact, just respectful coexistence. Support biodiversity, explore lush jungle trails, and enjoy life close to the sea while making a real impact on conservation.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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61 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Ecological Reserve

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 56 Get in touch with nature
  • 44 Meeting locals
  • 42 Immersing in the local culture
  • 40 Developing environmental awareness
  • 39 Meeting international travelers
  • 37 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 49 15. Life on land
  • 16 13. Climate action
  • 12 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Austria

5

Although we only stayed for three days, it was an incredible experience. We got picked up by Patricia and started the trip with the most amazing boat ride to get to the place. There we met Hernan who welcomed us very warmly with a great meal. The work could not have been more interesting, we learned so much from Hernan who really loves all the wildlife on the island. If you want to explore Costa Ricas jungle, learn about the surrounding nature and also have great food and company, this is the right place.

10 days ago


Patricia replied

It was excellent, we are very grateful for helping us and sharing a little bit of their energy culture with our family.
The excellent communication, the way of being very beautiful both of them I am sure that the next host will be a pleasure to have them as volunteers, committed with a lot of desire to know the beauty of our nature thank you very much pura vida

New Zealand

5

We really enjoyed our time Volunteering here! Hernan was so lovely and very helpful with everything we needed while here. He also cooked amazing food! The work was relatively easy. It was really relaxed while not working and the house is located very close to the beach so we got to go swimming every day!

about 2 months ago

United States

5

Patri is an extraordinary person. Running An Entire Business Houses Etc. on Gasoline and Batteries! A Comfortable Remote Place With Many Thing to keep busy. The Pets & Animals are Awesome. The Neighbors & Workers All Very Respectful!. The Water Taxi is Awesome! I Would do it Again!

5 months ago

Italy

5

My first volunteering – and it was amazing! Patrizia is kind, flexible, and cooks great food. Tasks like making coconut fruit leather are simple, weather-dependent, and she adapts to your energy. Evenings were full of good vibes – small parties, great talks, and laughs with other volunteers. The place is peaceful and full of nature. Lots of animals around, lovely locals, and plenty of time to rest or read. A warm, authentic experience I'll never forget!

5 months ago

Portugal

5

My experience was amazing!! Patricia was super welcoming and fun. She's also an amazing cook. We played games with her as well as with the other volunteers. Tried several new fruits and vegetables which was great. The volunteer work itself was super interesting and rewarding. Each day you had a night patrol of 4hrs (starting hour varied each day) with at least one other person. There were also shifts in the hatchery but you didn't have them everyday. Patricia also has some very cute dogs and cats which were massive plus! All in all an amazing experience!!

5 months ago

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