For me the experience at the turtel project in Matapalo was amazing. When the first baby turtels hatched I almost had to cry because I had not seen something so beautiful and precious in my life! I was filled with love and happiness after helping release theses new lives on their journey. I would recommend anyone of any age to try and have this experience in their life. Germany".

Kashaya Ristu

Through my time in the project in Costa Rica, I realized how beautiful and valuable nature is. Often we don’t realize how important it is to live in balance with it and to appreciate nature. During my work at Viaje con Sentido, I learned to see exactly that again. I also gain motivation to be more active and to support nature conservation in future.".

Sofía De Kartzow

Chile

For me Matapalo beach became my home. I got to know an incredible diverse and beautiful country and I was able to see sea turtles and hold them in my hand! I made friends for life and I kind of felt like finding a big family there. It felt me with joy to get up every morning to walk at the beach, to work in the nursery, spend time at home or hang out with the other volunteers. ".

Dalia Pérez

Mexico

The whole stay in Matapalo beach fulfilled me and my family with joy and happiness. My children were amazed to see little turtles hatching. We are thankful for being part in this beautiful project. We got to know Costa Rica as one of the most diverse countries in Latin America, we saw many animals and we met incredible people there. To sum up being a volunteer in this project was a unique experience and I recommend it.".

Rodrigo Izquierdo

Chile

I made the experience that you learn the most from people doing what they like to do ad being convinced that everyone can make a difference. I got super motivated thanks to, the volunteers and the local workers to do more to protect nature. The most significant part of this opportunity was learning about turtles and to actually be able to see the whole process from finding the eggs to release the hatchlings.".

Stephanie Campbell

Chile

My experience in Matapalo beach was wonderful, I felt part of a project of mutual collaboration. Being able to take my daughters to this trip has been an opportunity and an unforgettable experience for them. They learned to be aware of our environment and to take responsibility for it. It was a journey where we all learned a lot, especially to be aware of ourselves and our impact to the environment.".

Natalia Rosales

Chile

It was a nice experience to get to know Costa Rica and to share the time with other people from all over the world. I felt connected to nature and over time I was able to perceive nature more and more in detail. It was very impressing to realize how quiet and peaceful nature can be but also how threatening and fascinating thunderstorms and rain in the forest are. It reminded me of a story by Borges or the character of Dostoevsky, an incomprehensible experience, but at the same time unique and magnificent.".

Angel Bravo

Chile

I can assure you that you will never forget the first time you see a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. They are simply the most majestic creatures that have ever been created. But one of the most surprising things for me were that so many people from different counties you have known for maybe a week can actually becoming a small family. That’s why it was hard for me saying goodbye to all of them and the place. ".

Thomas Wloka