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Two decades turning a passion for nature into a network of volunteering, education and conscious tourism.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón, Costa Rica
9°39′ N, 82°45′ W
Right now over there:
Costa Rica is home to more than 5% of the planet's biodiversity, and in Puerto Viejo we work to protect this natural paradise.
Join our community and live the whole experience: we offer accommodation, meals, tours and workshops while you leave your mark working with children, looking after local wildlife and protecting our beaches.
What you'll do
Beach clean-ups along the Caribbean coast, followed by sorting and washing the plastic collected (bottle caps, PET) so it can be recycled or turned into community art and eco-bricks.
What happens here
Our community house, where local children and volunteers come together for social circus, music and art workshops: a space built on trust with local families.
What you'll do
Night patrols on the beach to monitor nesting females, protect the nests and move them to the hatchery, and release the hatchlings safely into the sea.
What you'll do
Hands-on building and repair work alongside local families: we build playgrounds, shared spaces and the small works communities really need.
You can go straight to what you're looking for from the menu. If you'd rather we lead the way, this is the order: at the end of each page the next stop is waiting for you.
first stop: the stay
We are in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, on Costa Rica's South Caribbean coast: bioclimatic cabins and fibre internet under the jungle canopy.
See the staySchematic map, not to scale.
second stop: education
An intensive experience of learning, nature and action. Three days to discover the principles of sustainable living, conservation and regeneration.
third stop: the experiences
We design experiences that connect people with nature, communities and real conservation projects.
Explore the experiencesfourth stop: the marketplace
Every Marketplace piece starts as bottle caps and plastic recovered from Caribbean beaches. Creativity can turn an environmental problem into something you enjoy using.
See the whole MarketplaceReused plastic
A symbol of marine conservation: a light accessory with a story of positive impact behind every piece.
Was $20.00Now $15.00
Reused plastic
Chess and tic-tac-toe made from plastic recovered on the beaches. Play a game for the planet.
Was $35.00Now $30.00
Reused plastic
Handmade from discarded bottle caps. One-of-a-kind designs inspired by the animals of the jungle and the corals of the Caribbean Sea.
Was $15.00Now $10.00
Reused plastic
One-of-a-kind pieces made from plastic bottle caps in different colours. Style with purpose.
Was $70.00Now $60.00
Multicolour, adjustable
Handmade by turning plastic bottle caps into unique, lively beads.
Real reviews from guests and volunteers in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.
5,0
14 reviews, ranked 35 of 142 places to stay in Puerto Viejo
Stayed several months and felt part of the community. The food is always super and filling! Staff speaks English, Spanish, and German.
KrystalLyn H., May 2021
Lived there three months. This place was a fantastic place to live. Loved the hammocks and being just 15 minutes walking from the beach.
Abby B., May 2021
Found a great community and welcoming hosts. The Caribbean cuisine by Marlene is absolutely top-notch, set in a jungle location near beautiful beaches.
MOR, September 2022
Great! A beautiful and clean hotel with super friendly, helpful staff and an excellent location. Ask about the language school and volunteer work!
Jessica Rojas, August 2019
4,9
49 reviews, host since 2021
What an amazing place they have here! Everyone feels like family and they do such amazing work for the environment and the local community!
Katie, United Kingdom, 2026
The experience was incredible, I learnt so much about sustainability. The hosts are the most kind and giving people.
Emily, United Kingdom, 2026
I felt instantly welcome and at home at Planet Conservation. Beate was such a warm, engaging host with a passion for sustainable practices.
Teresa, United States, 2026
This is a true home away from home. Beate and Fernando were incredibly welcoming and genuine in having our group stay with them in Puerto Viejo.
Abigail, United States, 2026
Two of our own videos, filmed on the South Caribbean coast. They play right here, served by YouTube.
European mobiles work with roaming, but to save money it's worth buying a local SIM with cheap data and calls. There is also Wi-Fi and fibre internet at our place.
You can take part in activities for physical and emotional wellbeing, mindfulness practices, guided tours, social events to make friends, and environmental and community volunteering projects.
We offer shared and private rooms that adapt to your needs, comfortable and affordable, so you can focus on enjoying your experience.
Yes, we have Wi-Fi and fibre internet at our accommodation to give you an excellent connection.
Volunteering, stay, courses, dates, how many people are travelling. Write to us and we'll put your experience together with you.
