Mexico - Sea Turtle Conservation and Surfing 101
Program Overview
Join GoEco on the beautiful beach of Puerto Escondido, Mexico to conserve the local sea turtle population! Volunteers will help with the conservation of endemic species, such as turtles and reptiles of Oaxaca who are vulnerable and threatened by tourism, illegal hunting, climate change and pollution of beaches and the sea. Volunteers go on night patrols, monitor nests, mark eggs and assist with releases when possible. In addition to wildlife conservation tasks, volunteers will enjoy two surfing lessons each week and get to explore more of Mexico during free time on weekends.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Hiking
- Nature Tours
- Surfing
- Tours
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Gap Year
- Animal Sciences
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Wildlife
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Volunteering
Updated Jun 16, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Oaxaca, Mexico
- Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
All Ages
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-3 Months
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- Post High School
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