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A family with a mission
Planet Conservation, since 2006
Planet Conservation was born from a dream of supporting local projects and multiplying their impact. Today it is an organisation full of passion, sustainability and commitment to the community.
From the Osa Peninsula to the South Caribbean
More than two decades ago, Beate and Federico fell in love with Costa Rica. That connection became a mission: turning passion into action.
- 2004
The beginning
Beate and Federico met during a volunteer project on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast and discovered the Osa Peninsula on their first trip together. Inspired by their experiences, they founded Planet Conservation as a company and created an online platform to showcase and support environmental and cultural projects in Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
- 2005
Our first volunteers
Returning to the Osa Peninsula, Beate and Federico welcomed their first volunteers to support local conservation and community initiatives.
- 2006
Family and conservation
A defining year: Planet Conservation was officially established as a company, and more importantly their first daughter, Noela, was born.
- 2009–
2010The family grows
Alana followed in 2009 and Samir in 2010, making the family complete. Planet Conservation is an inseparable part of their lives.
- 2015
The Association
The Planet Conservation Association was officially registered, strengthening their commitment to environmental protection, community engagement, and cultural exchange.
- 2016
To the South Caribbean
The family moves to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, beginning a new chapter in their family and conservation journey.
- Today
Our journey today
What began with a shared passion has become a family-led mission connecting people, cultures, and conservation initiatives across the world—all driven by the belief that protecting our planet starts with people and communities coming together.
What guides us
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Building community
We care about people, their environment and their quality of life. We know everything is connected, and we work to strengthen those ties through collaboration and care.
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Commitment to sustainability
A better future is possible and every action counts. We are proud to be part of the solution and to leave a positive impact for the planet and the next generations.
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Education as a driving force
Change begins with knowledge. We help new generations connect with their environment to grow environmental leaders who will build a sustainable tomorrow.
Our mission
To create a better world with commitment, joy and optimism. Every day we work to inspire a more conscious and sustainable future, and we enjoy every moment of the journey.
Our vision
Environmental education and the protection of Latin America's ecosystems and oceans. Through partnerships and shared capacity, we aim to leave a lasting impact on the communities we work with.
Two decades in numbers
What we’ve achieved together with volunteers and communities since the first ones arrived, in 2005.
- 5,000+volunteers
- From 29 countries, united by a passion for protecting the planet.
- 840,000volunteer hours
- Wildlife, education, community and recycling.
- 1,200children in workshops and schools
- Environmental education, art, games and language practice.
- 300+beach clean-ups
- Over some 14 years of work on the coast.
- 5.8 tof plastic recovered
- From beaches and rivers, over those 300-plus cleanups.
- 800,000+caps transformed
- Turned into beads, earrings, necklaces, sunglasses and chess sets.
In 2025 alone: 380 volunteers, 37,995 hours of work, 490 children in 11 schools and 48 beach cleanups, according to our February 2026 technical study.
29 countries. One shared mission.
We have welcomed volunteers from 29 countries worldwide, united by a passion for protecting our planet and creating a positive environmental impact. And the list keeps growing.
Germany
Ireland
Slovakia
Austria
Switzerland
Netherlands
Belgium
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Uruguay
Argentina
Chile
Brazil
United States
Canada
Australia
Mexico
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Latvia
Estonia
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Poland
Serbia
Japan
What volunteers make possible
Over these two decades we have built a network of community projects and partnerships with national and international organisations, from conservation and sustainability to research and social responsibility.
Our projects run on the energy of volunteers: they become part of the team, immerse themselves in the local culture and drive initiatives that truly change things. Thanks to them we have been able to:
- Support sustainable tourism practices.
- Strengthen community resilience and livelihoods.
- Protect critical ecosystems and marine environments.
Live and work alongside our local team, with days full of meaningful activities and the pura vida lifestyle: surf the Caribbean Sea, learn Latin dance moves and stretch on our yoga platform to the sounds of the jungle.
Join this journey
Change is a collective effort. We work with communities, companies and travellers to create solutions that inspire action. If you're ready for a transformative experience, write to us: together we can be part of the solution.
- Phone and WhatsApp
- +506 8949 5801
- Location
- Calle Margarita, Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón Province, Costa Rica
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