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Surf, Conservation & Sustainable Tourism Internship

by: Beyond Travels

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Launch your conservation journey in Uvita, a community on Costa Rica's Pacific coastline, home to Marino Ballena National Park and some of the country's most important marine and coastal ecosystems. Participants spend three days per week working alongside park rangers and staff, supporting trail maintenance, beach cleanups, environmental education, visitor engagement, and digital outreach. These ...

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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.

Gain exposure to sustainable tourism through a placement with a local surf hostel and community business.

Enjoy access to surfing opportunities while living in one of Costa Rica's premier coastal destinations.

Live with a host family, improve your Spanish, and experience daily life in a community known for its commitment to conservation and sustainability.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Costa Rica
Starts At: $1,200 for 2 weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Hospitality
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 09, 2026

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

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $1,200
  • 4 weeks: $2,400
  • 6 weeks: $3,600

Program Cost Includes

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

Program Cost Excludes

  • Travel Insurance
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • International Airfare
  • Vaccination Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume
  • Phone/Video Interview

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Launch your conservation journey in Uvita, a community on Costa Rica's Pacific coastline, home to Marino Ballena National Park and some of the country's most important marine and coastal ecosystems. Participants spend three days per week working alongside park rangers and staff, supporting trail maintenance, beach cleanups, environmental education, visitor engagement, and digital outreach. These activities provide firsthand insight into protected area management and conservation challenges in Costa Rica's globally recognized sustainability model. Two days per week support a local surf hostel through guest services, marketing, gardening, and community projects. Participants gain exposure to sustainable tourism and the role local businesses play in conservation-focused destinations. Partic...

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