COTORCO blog posts
#1
When I first came to Carate I was unsure as to what I would be doing to help the sea turtles, however on arrival I was given a presentation that told me what we would be doing and how it would be help.
I enjoyed the work as it is a mixture of both directly and indirectly helping the turtles. One day we can be helping to raise money for the turtle project, and the next day we can be on the beach looking for turtles that are laying their eggs on the beach. The work was taxing however it gave you a real sense of achievement. It was interesting to learn about the sea turtles and their way of life. I almost instantaneously developed some feeling of ownership for the turtles and I felt as though I really wanted to help protect them.
Overall I have had a fantastic time helping on the Cotorco Project and I hope the work that I’ve done, no matter how insignificant.
- S Alti
#2
Bordering the exquisitely bio diverse Corcovado National Park, Carate is home to the ‘Cotorco’ project, a venture emphasizing the sustainable development of local turtle species.
Though preservation of turtles is paramount to the project’s objectives, it also focuses on encapsulating the local community; allowing each to work simultaneously together.
Furthermore, the surroundings at the eco-tourist based ‘Finca Exotica’ ensure that any stay will be highlighted by extraordinary plant and animal species.
To have helped in a small way is an honour and I look forward to using COTORCO as a prime case case study of sustainable ecological development in my Geogrpahy lessons back home.
- Matt Plummer
#3
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Cotorco, helping to sustain and stabilize the declining population of endangered sea turtles. I have achieved this through rewarding work, coconut oil making, sign painting, and beach night patrols.
I also learnt a great deal about sea turtles and the small ways in which we can help save the endangered species, I will pass this information and hope to educate others.
Phoebe and all the host have been very welcoming and I look forward to hearing news on the project.
- Thomas Beniston
Finca Exotica blog posts
#1
This project was not how I expected. NOT. ONE. BIT. I thought we would be camping in the middle of nowhere and having to cook one-m inute porridge again. Fortunately, that did not happen. The area where we slept had the most amazing view and we were fortunate to wake up to that every morning. Coconut making was also very enjoyable and it was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. What I found annoying was that on the night patrols we did not see any turtles. This is why we need more awareness. They are going extinct and had they not have been endangered then maybe this would not have happened.
- S Alti
#2
When we first arrived, we were all very surprised. We were expecting very basic accommodation, no showers, no food etc. The truth was quite the opposite. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my stay at Finca Exotica – everything was clean, staff were overwhelmingly friendly, very passionate about their work, and all the grounds were kept in excellent condition.
The work we did while we were there included making coconut oils to sell and thereby create an income for the workers, paint signs, and engage in night patrols to see some sea turtles. I can speak for everyone when I say we all had an amazing time doing all these jobs, and as volunteers we honestly felt as if our work benefitted the community. A special mention to London and Phoebe, who made us feel that extra bit more comfortable.
Thank you Finca Exotica!
- Harry Stewart
#3
From the moment I arrived at Finca Exotica, the beautiful views and amazing wildlife was breathtaking. It is a wonderful environment to volunteer in and the work has been really rewarding, knowing it is for a great cause. The local community is very welcoming and our hosts were brilliant. I have really enjoyed my time at the ecolodge would recommend the experience to anyone.
- Dan Hamid
Finca Exotica and COTORCO
My first impression of Finca Exotica and the Cotorco project were biased as it is in the jungle and the variety of creatures and plants give an instant attraction to the area. Although I can confirm after completing the project that my first impressions have stayed with me. It’s not just the scenery, the creatures or the flora, but the satisfaction of directly and indirectly helping to save endangered turtles. I’ve learnt a lot about turtles that I didn’t know before, for example the fact that there are 4 types of turtles, although this could be disputed. From; connecting the coconuts and making coconut from scratch to sell to people in order to enable locals to be paid to help out in the patrols to keep the turtles; painting signs to make people aware of this unfortunate situation to directly patrolling the beach to protect the turtles, it has been a fulfilling experience.
- Jake H
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