Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

4.5
6 reviews6

Help CostaRican sustainable Way of Life & Nature with locals

Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

US$ 24

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

The fees are used for food as it is a non profit project

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Jan
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

We are a local couple living in Barra de Pacuare in Caribbean coast, between sea, jungle and river. Our place have a garden, animals, and a small grocery store. We also host. We offer comfortable corners, music, and games. We are surrounded by volunteering projects (sea turtles, manatees), so we meet international people. We want to develop on a sustainable way and to be part of biodiversity protection. From march, sea turtle season starts!

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Ecological Reserve

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 5 Meeting locals
  • 5 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Practicing Spanish
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 15. Life on land
  • 2 13. Climate action
  • 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

United Kingdom

5

Hello Patricia ! Gracias para todo. Patricia is the sweetest person, I had a lovely time staying here. If what you're looking for is a beautiful environment and party/relaxing, this is a good place. The work is more clearing up paths, cleaning up the place than environmental farm work, but the place and people are super fun! :)

4 days ago

United States

5

I loved my stay here, truly refreshing and relaxing. The work was short and you have most of the day off, and on the weekends there are usually a small party where they taught me local dance moves. You will most likely not have service because some of the SIM cards don't work, so before you go I would bring cards, books, games and download lots of songs and podcasts. It's a different experience for everyone and if you are looking for private, seclusion right on the beach this is the place for you. The only way off the island is by boat and it takes about 20 minutes to get there.

29 days ago


Patricia replied

Muchas gracias por tu apoyo y atención
Te deceo lo mejor del viaje en costa rica
Pura vida

El Salvador

5

Patri is a great host. Together with her family they made me feel very welcome. I learned a lot about the local culture and lifestyle. I recommend the reserve if what you are looking for is tranquility and getting away from everything. I recommend bringing protection for mosquitoes and other insects. I also recommend bringing allergy medicine. I didn't know I was allergic to mosquito bites. Don't forget sunscreen. Beside this, the place and the experience were incredible.

about 1 month ago


Patricia replied

Gracias por todo, fue un placer!

Switzerland

5

The time I had at the reserve was extraordinary. The beautiful place is very remote so it's best to buy a SIM card from Kolby beforehand. Also be sure to pack mosquito spray. As a vegan had many options to eat and I felt very welcomed by Patricia and the local community. So, if you want to reconnect with nature for a few weeks, enjoy working with animals and doing something for the environment, this is the place for you. Thanks Patri for the great time!

4 months ago


Patricia replied

Gracias por todo y eres bienvenida cuando quieras!

Germany

3

Either the place isn't for you at all or you love it. Unfortunately, the reserve didn't quite suit me and I left early. One thing to keep in mind is that there are only salt water showers, no fans or many activities. You can't really swim in the sea because the waves are very high and the current is very strong. You spend most of your time reading or playing cards. If you like to take a break from everything, this is the right place. There were also Worldpackers there who really enjoyed their time and stayed longer.

20 days ago

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