Join a Wilde Tracks Collaboration in Costa Rica and become part of a dedicated conservation team working to protect endangered sea turtles and the marine ecosystems they depend on. Choose to join for 7 days or longer, with longer stays offering the opportunity to become more involved in ongoing research, rehabilitation and conservation work.

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Your time will combine hands-on fieldwork with learning opportunities alongside experienced marine conservation professionals. Activities may include collecting scientific data, monitoring and rehabilitating turtles, supporting research through measuring and sampling, participating in passive turtle-catching studies, and helping restore important mangrove habitats.

Beyond sea turtle conservation, you’ll have the opportunity to support local community initiatives focused on recycling, education and women’s empowerment. Living close to the coast with full-board accommodation and a welcoming local community, you’ll experience Costa Rica beyond the typical tourist route while contributing to meaningful conservation work.

A longer stay allows you to build confidence in field techniques, develop stronger connections with the local team and contribute more consistently to ongoing conservation and research projects.

Get involved in hands-on sea turtle conservation and marine research alongside experienced local teams. Depending on the season and conservation needs, activities may include:

• Sea turtle research - Collect scientific data on population structure, genetic origin and in-water habitats.

• Turtle rehabilitation - Assist with the care and monitoring of injured or sick turtles, learning to identify abnormalities and support their recovery.

• Research techniques - Learn and assist with restraint, measuring, weighing, microchipping, and the collection of tissue and blood samples.

• Passive turtle-catching - Join full-day research excursions to safely capture and assess turtles as part of collaborative research networks across Central and South America.

• Mangrove restoration - Support mangrove development and replanting to help restore important feeding and nursery habitats.

• Night-time research - Depending on conditions and research schedules, take part in night-time water collection studies to help investigate sea turtle behaviour and habitat use.

• Community conservation - Support local initiatives focused on recycling, environmental education and women’s empowerment.

Activities can vary according to weather, turtle activity, research priorities and local conservation needs, so every day can be different.

Stay in comfortable, locally run accommodation close to the beach and surrounded by the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Rooms are air-conditioned and ensuite, providing a comfortable base to relax after days in the field.

Enjoy locally prepared food and the opportunity to experience the culture and community beyond the typical tourist route. A beach-front local restaurant and pub nearby provide a relaxed place to socialise, while a local shop is close by for snacks and essentials.

With a genuine back-to-nature feel, the surrounding area is regularly visited by wildlife, including monkeys, sloths and macaws. Located close to the incredible Corcovado National Park, you’ll be immersed in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions while still having the comfort of a welcoming local community around you.

If “Book Now” is available:

• Click the Book Now button to secure your place on the mission. Select the departure date and the applicable package.

• A deposit is required to confirm your spot - spaces are limited and cannot be held without payment

• The remaining balance is split into three instalments, with final payment due 90 days prior to departure

• If booking within 90 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking

• Once your deposit (or full payment) is received, you’ll be sent a detailed information pack covering everything you need to know - including program details, travel guidance, what to expect, and a packing list

If “Book Now” is not available:

• This mission may have specific requirements, offers multiple departure dates, or has alternative mission lengths available

• Click Ask A Question and complete your details to register your interest

• A Wilde Tracks team member will contact you via email

• If you don’t hear from us within 3 business days, please email info@wildetracks.com

• No payment is required to register your interest

• Our team will help guide you through the best options available for you

Some of our trips require a minimum number of participants to run. In the unlikely event the minimum isn’t met, we’ll let you know no later than 60 days before departure. If you haven’t heard from us by then, your trip is good to go. To keep things flexible, we recommend booking your flight after this point or choosing a flexible ticket.

Want to learn more before booking your Wilde Tracks mission?

📧 Email us: info@wildetracks.com

📸 See the experience in action: Follow @wildetracks on Instagram for footage from past missions, conservation work and behind-the-scenes moments.

💬 Have a question? Send us an email or DM on Instagram, or use the “Ask a Question” button at the top of this page - our team is happy to help.

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