Costa Rica
Costa Rica literally means 'the rich coast', and it is an archetypal tropical paradise. Pristine rainforests run down to idyllic golden beaches, and the ‘poco a poco’ (little by little) pace of life is reassuringly relaxed and guaranteed to make travel in Costa Rica a relaxing and rewarding experience.
If you’re interested in volunteering in Costa Rica, you’ll receive a warm welcome at the many conservation projects that attempt to minimize the impact of the ever-increasing tourist developments and the pollution that they cause. There are also lots of opportunities to teach English in Costa Rica and get involved in community volunteering projects across the country.
For those of you considering volunteering in Costa Rica during your travel adventure in Costa Rica or Costa Rica gap year, the news is good. We send lots of volunteer travellers out to Costa Rica to support meaningful projects including building homes for underprivileged families and the country is something of a meeting point for people planning on travelling into Latin America. Some of these projects receive extra help through i-to-i’s Big Giving programme.
Costa Rica Big Giving Projects
- Community work with children in Palmares de Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Community work with children in San Ramon, Costa Rica
- Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica
- Sea turtle conservation on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica
- Sea turtle conservation on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica
- Sea turtle conservation on the Caribbean coast of Panama
- Sports: Surf and save turtles in Costa Rica
- Teach English near La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica
Experience life in rural Costa Rica and work alongside locals on a housing project designed to improve the living conditions of the local community.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Building
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
The best summer i have ever had...
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Sports: Surf and save turtles in Costa Rica
Help save some of Costa Rica's most endangered animals then reward yourself with adrenalin-packed surfing lessons on the country's spectacular beaches.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Sports
- Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
Cultural and interesting....
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Beaches of Samara and building in Costa Rica
Sweat away your stresses as you help build homes for families in need and then rest your weary limbs on the fantastic beaches of Samara.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Building
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
An awesome trip...
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Teach English near La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Based in the stunning landscapes of the mountains and volcanoes of Costa Rica this project provides rich reward for anyone willing to give their time and energy in this friendly and warm community.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Enjoyable hard work!!...
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Sea turtle conservation on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Spend your time on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica you'll be helping protective on of nature's most fascinating creatures as well as enjoying the laid back beach life of this great country.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 1 to 4 weeks
Latest trip review:
A beautiful location and unforgettable experience!...
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Community work with children in Palmares de Alajuela, Costa Rica
Experience the magic of Costa Rica and help care for some amazing children who are lacking many of the things that we just take for granted.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Inspirational. challenging. humbling. exciting. a fantastic experience. fun. have loved...
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Community work with children in San Ramon, Costa Rica
Savour the wonders of Central America in this amazing country and immerse yourself into helping children less fortunate than yourself.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A trip i will always value and never forget!...
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Surf and conservation near Montezuma, Costa Rica
The perfect trip for those who care for the environment and love the adrenalin of surfing, you'll gain hands on experience of ecology conservation in one of Costa Rica's most beautiful protected areas whilst doing your best to learn some cool surf moves!
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks
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Build to rebuild the lives of Costa Rican children
Be part of this amazing two week trip where your building work will provide a much needed play room and counselling room for some of the neediest children in San Ramon!
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Building
- Duration: 2 weeks
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Sea turtle conservation on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica
Working with important turtle conservation projects on the laid back Caribbean coast of Costa Rica you will have an amazing experience living the beach life while helping to protect this endangered species.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 4 weeks
Latest trip review:
Amazing experience!. seing the turtles has been the highlight of...
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