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Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide

by: Oyster Worldwide

9.84 (19)Verified

Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - rig...

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Program Highlights

Gain hands-on experience with turtles in Costa Rica.

Have the opportunity to make a real contribution toward important research used to help form campaigns to change regulations that endanger the species in Costa Rica.

Enjoy an amazing immersion into Costa Rican life and culture - a great way to learn some Spanish!

Make friends and memories for life, together with other volunteers from around the world.

Live on Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, or in locations that are unspoiled by tourism.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Availability
Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Ecology
  • Vacation Packages
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Awards

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.84

Total Reviews

19

Having an incredible time in Costa Rica, working with a team involved in turtle conservation

December 12, 2025by: John Payne

Program: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide

10

Our son, Billy is having an incredible time in Costa Rica, working with a team involved in turtle conservation. Oyster were extremely helpful in managing the expectation and anxieties of both Billy and ourselves. His safety, welfare and overall care was never in doubt, despite his last minute, lackadaisical teenage admin. Oyster kept us informed throughout the process. Our other son will be going to Namibia with Oyster next year.

The project is amazing for volunteers like me.

December 11, 2025by: Christin Eigenmann

Program: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide

10

Thank you so much for reaching out! The days here are flying by & I can’t believe it will already be time to say goodbye on Saturday. So many beautiful memories & new experiences, I don’t even know where to start! The project is amazing for volunteers like me. A lot of different volunteer activities with the turtles but enough personal space as well. The team is amazing and my local ‘coach’ Josué has been absolutely incredible in showing & explaining me everything! Anna from the main office has been super helpful in rescheduling my transportation & accommodation when my flight was delayed & has also had great input for local excursions. The last two days it has been raining non stop (Hurricane Melissa) so unfortunately I could not join the Corazolito team in visiting a local school since the streets were muddy rivers and there was no way of getting there. But ,Pura Vida’ as the locals say!

One of the best experiences in our lives

December 08, 2025by: Liudmila Worgan

Program: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide

10

Thank you, it was one of the best experiences in our lives! We felt so close to the nature and met many wonderful and enthusiastic people. Everything went smoothly due to your organisation, thank you for this. I'm now thinking to come back there in a couple of years with my friend, her son (he will be doing gold DofE) and my younger daughter.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Ecology
  • Vacation Packages
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare

Availability

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families

Cost per week

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Certificate of Completion

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Online Application

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