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Surfing and Conservation at Wildlife Reserve

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Launch your conservation journey in Uvita, a tranquil beach town on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. Surrounded by rainforest and warm ocean waters, Uvita is home to the iconic whale tail sandbar at Playa Uvita and the breathtaking Marino Ballena National Park, a protected marine sanctuary renowned for humpback whale migrations (July–October), dolphins, manta rays, and vibrant tropical wildlif...

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Program Highlights

Work hands-on with park rangers at Marino Ballena National Park protecting beaches, rainforest trails, and vital marine ecosystems.

Build practical skills in environmental education, visitor engagement, trail maintenance, and digital marketing outreach.

Combine conservation work with surf culture, including surfboard access and free beach entry along Uvita’s stunning Pacific coast.

Learn why Costa Rica is a global leader in sustainability through real-world conservation and community collaboration.

Live with a welcoming host family in Uvita and experience authentic Costa Rican culture while improving your Spanish.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundIntern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Hospitality
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Hospitality

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish
  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume
  • Phone/Video Interview

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Launch your conservation journey in Uvita, a tranquil beach town on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. Surrounded by rainforest and warm ocean waters, Uvita is home to the iconic whale tail sandbar at Playa Uvita and the breathtaking Marino Ballena National Park, a protected marine sanctuary renowned for humpback whale migrations (July–October), dolphins, manta rays, and vibrant tropical wildlife. As an intern, you’ll spend three days per week working alongside park rangers supporting conservation through trail maintenance, beach cleanups, signage projects, visitor engagement, and digital outreach. Gain firsthand insight into Costa Rica’s world-leading sustainability model while developing environmental education and social media skills. Two days a week, you’ll assist at a local surf h...

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