Useful Information About Costa Rica
Costa Rica is located in Central America, bordered by Panama on the East and Nicaragua on the West. It is a country of staggering beauty, immense variety of wildlife, active and dormant volcanoes, mountains with extensive trail systems, cloudforest and rainforest, Pacific and Caribbean beaches, indigenous groups and loads more. It is also a very peaceful country with one of the highest ratings for “happiness” amongst its nationals in the world!
Videos
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Tours and Free Time
We know that volunteers not only come to work but also to discover the incredible nature of Playa Hermosa, and the programme offers unforgettable tours and activities.
As a volunteer, you will be allocated one free day every week, during which you may decide to take advantage of the tours offered by the camp, explore the local nature on foot, or simply use the day to relax.
In addition, the programme makes an effort to organise an inexpensive group excursion or activity once a week, so that everyone gets a chance to spend some free time together; however, these are dependent upon weather and workload. At all other times, it is expected that each volunteer will be fully engaged with the work schedule. It is important to note that, in addition to the pre-arranged schedule, other tasks will emerge on a daily basis as we respond to changing conditions, construction projects or activities with the community, and the availability of materials or labour.
