An eye opening experience!

I was quite nervous before heading out to Costa Rica as it was my first experience of traveling alone however, the process was much smoother than I thought. Getting to the meeting hostel was simple and I even met a few of the other volunteers the evening before. I will never forget the sense of excitement as we traveled (the 5ish hour trip) to the base. For the first week or you will probably stick with the group you arrive in as you can experience this new place together. Later on, you get to know the rest of the people on base and quickly become a close friendship group.
We spent our days on surveys, watching the amazing nature around us either on foot or by boat and our free time chilling on the beach. Life has a much slower pace here and that allows you to appreciate the experience you have been given that much more.

I would 100% recommend anyone with a passion for conservation and the environment to volunteer at this base not only will you make amazing friends but you will also get to be emersed in the Costa Rican way of life and have an experience very few are lucky enough to get.