Turtle and marine conservation in Costa Rica
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About the project
Turtle and marine conservation in Costa Rica
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
INLEX was founded by former Peace Corps staff in Guatemala in 2005 who wanted to provide flexible volunteer programs in Central America. This flexibility allows our participants the option to commit for as long as they want in the area they are best suited to support; creating a positive impact and a rewarding experience.
We do this because we believe in the principle that every amount of help can make a difference.Many years and happy people later, we continue working with key partner projects to develop strong communities. When you apply to one of our programs you are making a step towards more sustainable communities, local programs and authentic experiences.
Integrated Learning Experiences’ (INLEX) mission is to strengthen human resources through volunteer programs, educational travel and internship opportunities in Latin America and the world. In addition to this, INLEX provides opportunities for students and professionals to further gain experience in their field of choice by matching participants with the best opening available.
We work towards:
-Sustainability in the projects and communities that we work in.
-Programs that promote cultural exchange.
-Safe and affordable volunteer and intern programs. -
Strengthening and empowering communities.
-Authentic experiences.
-Facilitating education.
💼 What the programme involves
The turtle conservation project is located in various parts of the Nicoya peninsula where volunteers can help to maintain healthy numbers of various turtle species and create awareness in the local population of the importance of marine wildlife.
Possible tasks:
-Clean-ups of nesting areas.
-Record-keeping of nests, temperatures, and weather conditions.
-Beach patrols.
-Identifying female turtles.
-Spotting turtle nests.
-Egg nest relocation.
-Nest clean-ups after turtle eggs have hatched.
-Maintenance tasks like painting signs, murals, beach clean-ups, etc.
-Environmental preservation talks in schools and the local community.
Volunteers with conversational Spanish and veterinarian or marine biology or related studies can opt to work in other tasks in a Marine rescue center depending on availability.
Schedule: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. One day off per week. not necessarily weekends or holidays.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Lodging is in shared volunteer dorms.
🍲 Food
📍 About the location
Location: Quepos and Nicoya peninsula
⚠️ Requirements
Participant requirements:
All participants must be 18 years or older when starting the program and must submit the following documents:
-Application form
-Copy of resume or a summary of experience.
-Copy of passport.
-Proof of adequate medical travel insurance.
Volunteers working with children must submit a background check.
ℹ️ Additional information
Availability: Turtle season runs from June-March other conservation tasks are available year long. This project attracts an extra weekly fee, see pricing for more details.
Program Duration:4-12 weeks
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📅 Available sessions
turtle and marine conservation - cr
10/02/2026 at 00:00 → 31/08/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
1593.00 USD ≈ 1,427 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Nicoya Peninsula, 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: 21:51 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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