Conservation in Latin America: Sea Turtles, Wildlife, & More
by MAXIMO NIVEL
Program Overview
Explore Latin America, home to some of the world's most biodiverse countries, and make a real impact through hands-on conservation volunteering.
Volunteers can join Maximo Nivel's Sea Turtle Conservation program, Animal Care, Eco-Agriculture, and more!
- Sea Turtle Conservation
Volunteers provide support to local biologists and researchers who are involved in managing sea turtle nesting grounds...
Explore Latin America, home to some of the world's most biodiverse countries, and make a real impact through hands-on conservation volunteering.
Volunteers can join Maximo Nivel's Sea Turtle Conservation program, Animal Care, Eco-Agriculture, and more!
- Sea Turtle Conservation
Volunteers provide support to local biologists and researchers who are involved in managing sea turtle nesting grounds. You take part in nightly beach patrols, tagging turtles, relocating nests into hatcheries, counting eggs and turtles, beach cleanup efforts, and other support activities such as community education programs.
- Animal Care
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals through volunteer placements at specialized facilities across Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Choose from opportunities a...
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What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
Updated Oct 13, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Rural Areas, Costa Rica
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- 1 week: $845
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Upfront Deposit
- Changes Allowed
Refund Policy
Full Refund
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Participated in 2016
AlumniCasandra is from Calgary, Canada. She hikes every weekend in Banff and Kananaskis. Casandra has traveled all over Canada and the United States, and ha...
The purpose for this trip was to "find" myself.
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