Costa Rica – Marine Conservation Expedition: Sharks, Turtles & Citizen Science
Playas del Coco,
Impact Trip 10 Days 9 Nights
Your impact host isCeline
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Highlights of this experience
Get involved in active marine conservation—from underwater research to nighttime turtle patrols
Group Activities
Expedition group of 6 or more participants – explore, dive, and protect together
Activities
Research dives, shark and turtle monitoring, night patrols, cooking classes, and much more
Transportation
Transfer between Playas del Coco and Costa de Oro included, as well as return transfer to the airport
Impact Highlights
Your expedition directly supports research, Turtle Trax, and local coastal communities
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10-Day Costa Rica – Marine Conservation Expedition: Citizen Science & Community Work
Welcome to an expedition that goes far beyond diving. During the first five days, you’ll dive in the species-rich waters of the Papagayo region in Guanacaste, collect underwater data on sharks and sea turtles, and work side by side …
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Explore
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Get to know the project and the host
Celine
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We are the only dive center in the world owned by a Black woman. That’s why we promote inclusion and welcome ocean lovers from all over the world to explore the underwater world with us
In the biodiverse waters off Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, we offer divers the opportunity to go beyond recreational diving and actively contribute to marine conservation.
Through structured survey dives, ecological training, and direct collaboration with marine biologists, you’ll become part of something bigger than just a diving trip.
You’ll become part of ocean science.
Location
How to get there
Travel arrangements are your responsibility. The nearest airport is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. From there, it’s about a 35-minute drive to Playas del Coco. We’d be happy to help you plan your trip.
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation of this tour is possible at any time.
- If you cancel at least 30 days before the date of travel, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before the departure date, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 14 and 8 days before the departure date, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 7 and 1 day before the departure date, 80% of the tour price will be charged.
- You can also find the cancellation conditions in our terms and conditions
General Information:
- Limited mobility
- Not all parts of this trip are suitable for people with reduced mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
- Visa requirements
- Please enquire about the visa requirements for this country before you travel. Here is a link to the Federal Foreign Office. If you have any questions please contact us directly.
- We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.
