Environmental conservation project in Costa Rica
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About the project
Environmental conservation project in Costa Rica
📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Costa Rica is famous for its rich natural resources. Volunteers from around the world come to experience Costa Rica's lush rain forests and rich biodiversity. Costa Rica is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world and it is home to more than 500,000 different species, which represents nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide.
Strict laws and NGOs help preserve this great natural oasis of which volunteers can be of great help. Volunteers work in various projects aimed at preserving the fragile ecosystem in protected areas, parks, and foundations towards sustainable management of these areas.
Possible tasks:
-Working in organic gardens;
-Helping to catalog species of plants and insects;
-Field research of specific plants and animals.
-Helping maintain trails;
-Educating the community about ecological practices and conducting tours of the protected area.
-Maintaining butterfly farms;
-Maintaining medicinal gardens.
📍 About the location
Alajuela and Guanacaste provinces
ℹ️ Additional information
Please note that an additional fee may be added to this program to support the functioning of these projects.
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📅 Available sessions
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07/02/2026 at 00:00 → 07/02/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
1523.00 USD ≈ 1,364 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Costa Rica Colon (CRC / ₡)
Exchange rate
1 CRC = 0.001986 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Central Standard Time
Local time: 21:31 (12/11/2026)
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