Volunteer in Costa Rica
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Duration: 7 days
Price: £831 GBP
Spend a week volunteering in Costa Rica helping a local rainforest community set up a sustainable tourism destination to support their town.
Spend a week volunteering in Costa Rica helping a local rainforest community set up a sustainable tourism destination to support their town. Participate in projects such as: painting schools, installing safety road signs and laying new pipes for clean water and come away having seen a different side to the country!
Costa Rica is a truly magical place with mountains, rainforest and idyllic white sand beaches. Much of Costa Rica relies on eco-tourism as people flock to the country to see the abundant species of birds, plants and animals that inhabit the country. It is said that Costa Rica houses 12,000 species of plants, 1,239 kinds of butterflies, 838 species of birds, 440 different kinds of reptiles and amphibians and 232 kinds of mammals.
It is encouraging that in recent years the government has taken preservation seriously but Costa Rica in the past was not known for valuing its natural resources. In the 1990s it was nearly top of the table in Latin America in terms of deforestation, going from 99% of the country being covered in forest to only about 35% today. Still, it is one of the best places in the world to see exotic plants and animals you can’t see anywhere else. You’ll feel like an explorer discovering new species in exotic forests filled with so many hues of green, you’re likely to run out of adjectives when trying to describe all the beauty.
Imagine waking up to the sounds of the birds calling to each other amongst the thick walls of green rainforest. A gorgeous waterfall is a popular destination to escape the tropical heat and the local children show you which fruit is ripe enough to eat. This can be your backdrop, not just to lounge around, but to get to know the local customs and culture. By spending your holiday volunteering in Costa Rica, you will be helping a rainforest community set themselves up for a sustainable future.
The exact activities will depend on how many people are in your group and what needs doing but you will be working alongside Costa Ricans as you construct bridges, improve schools and find ways to make sure this village thrives and the local children have a home for years to come. You’ll also be able to take advantage of the exotic surroundings as you taste locally made coffee, go horseback riding, learn the traditional way of making sugar and enjoy the bright and awe-inspiring nighttime sky. Yes, you’ll be living in a tropical paradise, but you’ll be working to make it a better place for the people who make sure that this amazing piece of the planet is preserved for everyone to enjoy.
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