Volunteer in an Indigenous Community in Costa Rica

Turismo Rural, Etnoturismo, Voluntariado – ”Exploring Costa Rica’s hidden paradise”

Indigenous project in Costa Rica – We are an indigenous organization located in Southern Costa Rica. The project of Conte Burica promotes Rural tourism, Etno-tourism and volunteering. We have an “indigenous” cosmo-vision and Mother Nature is also the main actor. Our principles are based on the understanding of the relationship between man and biodiversity, and not man as a being independent of it. The project addresses aspects that are developed within the Ngäbes such as language, handicrafts, traditional designs, food, and spirituality. On the other hand, it includes other activities such as

• reforestation projects (biological corridor),
• cleaning of beaches,
• rivers,
• roads,
• sea turtles,
• talks in schools or the community.

The existence of other activities such as camping on the beach, horseback riding, MTB routes, hiking, exploration, trips to waterfalls, night hiking for the observation of nocturnal species, bird watching, cocoa picking, learning about organic production, and many other activities you can enjoy. The entrance to the site is based on 3 points or communities of interest, the community of Buriquí and Campo Verde, and the third point at Playa la Pavas.

We are looking for help with:

• Building 🛠
• Charity Work/Fundraising 💰
• Cleaning 🧹
• Teaching/Language Exchange 🧑‍🏫
• Farming/Gardening 🌿🐄
• Health/Medical/Assistance 👩‍⚕️🩺
• Research 🔬

What’s the mission of your community? 🎯

Our mission is to protect and preserve our ancestral land and earth.

 

Volunteers’ age restrictions 🔞

We can host volunteers of all ages (senior volunteers and minors are welcome) 💪

How many volunteers could you host? 🎎

• Up to 10 volunteers

When would you need volunteers? 📅

• All the years

How many hours of help per day? ⏱

• 4-5 hours of help per day

How many days of help per week? 🌒

• 4 days of help per week – 3 days off

Note about the volunteer work and other expectations 📝

You will learn about culture and nature.

 

Are accommodation and food included? 🏠🍜

Yes, we offer food and accommodation

What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕

• Dormitory/shared rooms 🛌
• Tipi ⛺

 

Diet – nutrition information 🥗🥤

We consume organic food produced on our farms.

Fees transparency 🆓🔍

No mandatory fees. Volunteers can feel free to leave a donation/give a contribution if they are happy to.

VISA – could you provide Visa support/info/invitation letters? 🛂

Yes, we can help with Visa/invitation letters ✅

Volunteers’ benefits 🏆🏅

Cultural knowledge, free tours, natural medicine. Learn native and Spanish language

 

What to do in your free time 🚴🚣🦒

There are different activities. beach, football, hiking, trekking.

 

Language 🗣🇬🇧

Spanish, English, French

Geography 🌳

Indigenous Territory, Rainforest.

How to get to your site ✈ 🗺

Bus

Is there internet access? 🌐

Yes!

“Paying guests” Option. Could you accommodate “solidarity” tourists? 🎎

Yes, we can accommodate eco/responsible tourists & paying guests 👌

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