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EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE CABO BLANCO NATURE RESERVE

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

All GeoVisions programs include accommodation.  Most include meals (Please see the Fact File for details), airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation.


FACT FILE
Minimum Length 4 weeks 
Maximum Length 6 months 
Add on Blocks of Time 4 week blocks 
Age 18-70  Health Reasonably fit to work on a preserve. 
For Minimum Length $ 1575 
For Maximum Length $ 4525 
Additional Fee Information $2175 for 8 weeks; $2725 for 12 weeks; $3275 for 16 weeks and $3825 for 20 weeks. 
Language Training Not available during the project but before or after the proejct classes can be arranged as an option.  Airport Transfers INCLUDED 
Orientation INCLUDED  Flights Not included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not included 
Local Transportation Not Included.  Other 2 nights at the hostel upon arrival in Costa Rica and one night prior to departure is included for orientation. 
Room INCLUDED 
Meals Some meals are included. 
Locations This project is located at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, which is approximately 6 hours outside of San Jose. 
Working Hours Monday to Friday 
Language Requirements A basic level of Spanish is recommended. 
Additional Information  
Arrival Dates Flexible 
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