Discover, Plan & Go!

A decade ago, the government set aside a national forest reserve for the spectacular Carara Rainforest, which borders the village . The villagers love their nature paradise and appreciated the action. However, since then, the tiny village has struggled for sources of income, as their crops are being eaten by protected wildlife. As a first step toward creating sustainable eco-tourism, the community needs help clearing paths, marking trails, learning English, etc. No special skills are requiredDo NOT expect squalor. Prior volunteers have constructed 2 darling "cabinas" in traditional Costa Rican style, furnished with fans & comfortable beds. These include Western-style bathrooms and showers, though the water is unheated (unlikely to be missed in the tropical climate). Volunteers are fed plenty of fresh, healthy, abundant, Costa Rican dishes. Electricity is available, though on a relatively limited basis. Leisure and Activities Nature hikes (to waterfalls, etc), horse-back riding, canopy tours, cooking lessons, fishing, bird-watching, surfing (in Jaco), bat- watching, see crocodiles, incredible star gazing, and many other activities.