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Tel: 506-290.1955
Fax: 506-291.2938
Canales de Tortuguero, Costa Rica
| Why this project? |
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| The
"Save the Sea-Turtle" is a non-profit project and can only stay
successful if volunteers participate in the project. With your
contribution you help with the protection of the sea turtle and the
improvement of the living conditions of the local inhabitants. We also
offer a crocodile breeding project and the "Save the Manatee of Costa
Rica" project. With our volunteer
project you can be of help to 3 tremendously important projects!
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| For who |
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| Anyone who
is enthusiastic and open-minded is welcome at the project. On average
you are with 15 others at the project. Our volunteers come from all
over the world and are between the 18 and 65 years old. |
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| Location |
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| The project
is situated almost two hours traveling from San Jose, the capital of
Costa Rica. The project is located at a beautiful quiet beach and right
behind the house there lies, what people call, The Amazon of Costa
Rica: a mangrove rainforest, rivers, canals and lagoons. They form a
unique area to live in and one can only get there by boat. Among the
animals that you'll certainly see are: monkeys, fish, crocodiles, 145
species of birds, iguanas, turtles and our own Labradors. You may also
see dolphins, sloths, foxes and wild cats. |
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| Working activities |
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| You can help with the realization of the project objectives by patrolling the beaches together with the local inhabitants, support the agricultural activities (mowing, sowing, digging and harvesting) and in the off-season (November and December) prevent illegal fishing and hunting, help with constructing buildings (for example new cabañas) and creating an ideal environment for turtles to lay there eggs. Also help with the crocodile project: build and maintain the pond, find found, care for the Tilapia fish pond. Also patrolling the coast for the protection of the Manatee. Develop protection plans of the native plans and animals. You are often accompanied by the local inhabitants. | ||
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| Accomodation & Meals |
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| You will
sleep in a nice and clean western style cabaña, with bathroom.
It sleeps up to 6 persons. We offer two properties where volunteers can sleep and keep watch. |
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| Besides
the local meals three times a day we eat a lot from our
own garden: lemon, mango, bananas, beans, pineapple, passion fruit,
jackfruit, coconut, papaya, yucca, avocado, watermelon and various
herbs. Furthermore we have our own fresh water source and several fruit
juices. |
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| Leisure
activities |
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| After your
few hours of volunteering you can go mountain biking, fishing,
sunbathing on the beach, read a book in your hammock, drink a cold
beer, play several games, play soccer, kayaking, horseback riding,
hiking, explore the Tortuguero canals, visit other projects and of
course practice your Spanish. |
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| Conditions
& Costs |
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The Volunteer Package includes:
Every extra week per person: US$ 150,°° equals € 120,°° |
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| What
to bring |
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| Flashlight,
batteries, hiking shoes, sun block, repellent, rain clothes, hat or
cap, books and if you like a mosquito net. Most people do not take
pills against Malaria, but if you want to be absolutely certain you can
of course take them. |
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| How
to sign up |
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| To sign up
please let us know the length of your stay, your arrival date and you
will receive confirmation after signing up. |
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| Supporting
the project |
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| You can
support the project principally by participating at the location itself
and furthermore it would be nice if you can share your experiences with
other people you meet. You can hand out our flyers in hostels, bars,
language schools etc. And of course donations and/or sponsorships are
always welcome. |
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| Come
and join us! |
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