Costa Rica Sea Turtle Ecology Program

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Turrialba
• Eastern Lowlands: 
Limon

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: March - August

Description: EPI offers 9 - 14 day residential experiential education field programs that focus on science education, conservation, and intercultural exchange. Participants collaborate with professional researchers conducting on-going research projects with conservation ramifications. In addition to collecting important data, students explore unique and sometimes threatened ecosystems in an effort to learn more about them and how best to protect them at home and abroad. Additionally, students are taught that every individual can make a positive difference in the world.

Highlights: Costa Rica: Leatherback and green sea turtles; lowland tropical forests home to howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and countless other amazing species; rafting the Pacuare River; exchange with local participants; beach exploration; hikinig; restoration projects and much more!

Cost in US$: From USD 2,495

and much more! Truly all-inclusive!

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 9 - 18

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Ecology Project International's Mission Statement: EPI's vision is to create an ecologically literate society where the world's youth is empowered to take an active role in conservation.

Year Founded: 2001