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Internships in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

3 Internships in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Roots Interns

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Conservation Research Internship in Costa Rica

This versatile program offers a mix of experience in marine and land conservation or the option to specialize. Whatever your choice, you’ll develop an extensive skill set in conservation research and gain expansive insight into nonprofit conservation work. This internship places you with a multi-faceted conservation-focused nonprofit on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. Based on their 4,700 acre research center, they work to create transformative connections between people and the environment through education, research, integration, and innovation. Through long-term, fine-scale research into regional ecosystems they devise innovative ways for sustainable development that can be integrated into the lives of local communities. This program can vary hugely depending on what time of year you join, and where your interests lie. There are all kinds of research projects in operation at their campus. From agroforestry and permaculture projects to sea turtle nesting research to beach cleanup and reforestation campaigns, there is so much for you to get involved with.

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Costa Rica – Montezuma Sea Turtle Volunteer Program

Join the Montezuma Sea Turtle Volunteer Program in Costa Rica and contribute to the preservation of endangered hawksbill sea turtles. Based in the stunning region of Montezuma, you'll work alongside a team of international volunteers to protect nesting sites and assist hatchlings. Experience the joy of releasing baby turtles into the ocean and gain hands-on experience in sea turtle conservation on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. In your free time, enjoy the beautiful Pacific beaches of Montezuma and the vibrant local town life. To volunteer in this program, you need: - To be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 - To be at least 18 years old - Basic knowledge of Spanish knowledge; beginners need to enroll in additional weeks of Spanish lessons for an extra fee - To be physically fit: the three to four-hour night patrols and daytime monitoring require hard physical work - To be flexible and open-minded in order to carry out a variety of tasks Inquire today or visit our website for complete info about this program in Costa Rica.

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September 03, 2025by: Alex Martinez

Program: Conservation Research Internship in Costa Rica

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Alturas is great. It got its ups and downs but what place doesn’t I must say that overall I did not learn some new things as I went into other placements but the work environment and the team are great. Nursery is amazing so I really recommend doing the orphan care volunteer

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