If you aspire to live a sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature, then this volunteer project in Costa Rica on an organic Finca is perfect for you. Located on a hill overlooking the Orosi valley near Paraíso, this non-profit association works towards the goal of educating visitors and local communities to live sustainably and develop responsible habits regarding their natural resources.
During this volunteer work project, you will support a sea turtle protection project in the conservation area of Pacuare, near the border to Nicaragua. The project area is situated in the province of Limón and extends over 800 hectares (1,977 acres) of rainforest and 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) of beach.
During this volunteer work project, you will support a Sea Turtle Protection Project in the Camaronal National Wildlife Refuge on the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula. The refuge is situated in the province of Guanacaste, in the north western part of Costa Rica. The area, which became a National Wildlife Refuge in 1994, extends over 243 hectares (600 acres) of land and spans 3 kilometers (2 miles) along the coast.
On the long and beautiful sandy beaches between Quepos and Dominical on the Pacific coast in Costa Rica not only sea turtles have their nesting sites, the subtropical forests along the beautiful coast are also home to sloths. These cute animals are among the characteristic species of Costa Rica.