Gandoca, Costa Rica

Volunteer in Gandoca

Work to protect endangered sea turtles on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.

Get ready for an epic journey in Gandoca, a coastal town tucked between the jungle and the beach on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Here, you’ll contribute to sea turtle conservation efforts and explore the rainforest surroundings. Get involved in nesting processes and hands-on turtle research. From sea turtles to monkeys and tropical birds, It’s an adventure you won’t forget.

Critical science

Critical science

You'll contribute to vital conservation research targeted at protecting the earth's most valuable ecosystems.
Ethical engagement

Ethical engagement

Using the UN's SDGs as a framework, we've made a commitment to positive, constructive and sustainable impact.
Beautiful adventures

Beautiful adventures

You'll spend your days exploring some of the world's most breathtaking, exhilarating and remote wildernesses.

Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to USD 10,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.