Ecology Conservation in Cabo Blanco

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Nicoya Peninsula

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Flexible.

Description: The Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is situated at the extreme southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. With its unique combination of climate and geographical location, it ranks among the most beautiful nature reserves in Costa Rica. The 1,172-hectare reserve, the oldest protected area in the country, was created in October 1963 thanks to the tireless efforts of Nils Olof Wessberg, a Swedish immigrant commonly referred to as the father of Costa Rica's national park system. The hiking trails are generally the main attraction of the reserve and they lead to some of the best scenic areas in the entire country making Cabo Blanco one of the most visited places in Costa Rica.

Volunteers in this program will get the chance to experience this incredible natural beauty first hand by working and studying inside the park. Volunteers will mainly be involved in the general maintenance of the park but environmental science students or anyone interested in the natural world are encouraged to apply. The minimum time commitment for this program is four weeks and volunteers will work Monday to Friday.

Volunteer activities may include:

- Trail and road maintenance
- Helping with the upkeep of the gardens and other environmental areas
- Infrastructure maintenance (helping local staff repair public areas etc.
- Housekeeping around the public house and shop
- Helping to keep the beaches clean
- General maintenance around the perimeter of the reserve

Cost in US$: $1575 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: All volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs. All interested participants must complete a GeoVisions application.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001