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Turtle Conservation in Mexico with Projects Abroad

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The Conservation project in Mexico is an incredible chance to live and volunteer abroad right next to the ocean! Conservation volunteers in Mexico work alongside local experts on a variety of conservation and environmental projects, specifically focusing on the protection of turtles, crocodiles, and birds. As a volunteer, you will work alongside local experts on various conservation and environ...

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Program Highlights

Work with expert conservationists to protect endangered species like the Olive Ridley Turtle.

Carry out research and collect scientific data that will be used by researchers across the Americas.

Help to move turtle nests to protected corrals, and then release hatchlings safely into the ocean.

You’ll have evenings and weekends off to enjoy living near a beautiful black sand beach in the small coastal town of Cuyutlán.

Stay in our spacious beachfront accommodation close to town center with dining, museums, and ecological sights.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Colima, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Conservation
  • Marine Conservation
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Study Abroad ProgramInnovative Volunteer Abroad Program 2023 FinalistTop Rated Notable Mentions 2022Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022Notable Mention 2021 - High School Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.3

Total Reviews

2

Conservation in Cuyutlan

by: Carrie Nicholson - United KingdomProgram: Turtle Conservation in Mexico with Projects Abroad
8

I enjoyed my time in Cuyutlan a lot! Everyone was very friendly and Rene at the Tortugaria was very knowledgeable and helpful. The majority of the food at the volunteer reserve was prepared by Rene (breakfast and evenings) and his wife (lunchtimes). The cooking was excellent! The work rota was mornings Tuesday to Saturday inclusive and afternoons Monday to Thursday inclusive, with Monday mornings being designated for grocery shopping in nearby Tecomán. I only really needed two outfits for wor...

La Tortugaria in ArmeriaBlack turtles

Great opportunity to work with such incredible animals

by: Rudy Alexander Program: Turtle Conservation in Mexico with Projects Abroad
9

I volunteered with projects abroad for 2 weeks in august 2022 in Cuyutlan mexico on the sea turtle conservation programme , I had the best time and was such an exciting hands on experience with such incredible creatures. As a keen animal lover and someone that wants to peruse a future career in marine biology and conservation this was a great experience for me and gave me a real insight into what life would be like. I highly recommend the programme to anyone else with a strong interest in marine...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Colima , Mexico

Types & Subjects

  • Conservation
  • Marine Conservation

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Written Application

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