This new story is about a few days I spent in Camaronal, supervising and participating in the Sea Turtle Project in the northern part of Costa Rica, on the Pacific coast in Guanacaste. If you feel like you need a new experience, or if you just think that you are not involved enough in daily life, well this adventure is made for you.
My first day, I was a bit overwhelmed and uncomfortable, I didn’t know anybody from the center, they were all speaking in Spanish with a beautiful but strong Costa Rican accent. Then, I found out about the place and I saw that we had just the necessities to live, a kitchen, a bathroom and a couple of tables! No Internet, no phones, a TV but which didn’t really work actually! It can be frustrating for some people but don’t worry, the time goes even faster in this place and it is the best way for you to understand how some people live, and you will love it! I guarantee you , there is no way you can be bored in this area, located between two steep rocks, the beach is just amazing. And this is where you are going to spend a great time looking for sea turtles, caring for their eggs and relaxing, once in a while.
When you are not on the beach, Herman or Ricardo, in charge of your program in Camaronal, will suggest some activities for you. For example, you could be sent to plant trees or catch Herman’s horses which escape every night! Another activity, really interesting even if hard physically, is the building of a trail through the jungle. You will feel like an new Indiana Jones but at the service of the environment and the nature! If you like adventures, you can even find some nice trails, especially one which follows the river, on the edge of the jungle, with beautiful birds and other animals, you will find the where the river and the ocean meet, take a breath, relax for a while, sit still and enjoy the sunset!
There are not only nature activities. If you are more interested in cultural aspects of Camaronal life, you will love the children from Camaronal School, and you can be sure they will love you back. Very smart kids, Susan, Felipe or any other children catch everything you .say and, in a laugh, leave you with an unforgettable time! I came back from Camaronal happier than ever. I was marveled by the place, the people and my time spent there. It is such a peaceful and calm beach, I will never forget it.
I come from Paris, in France, I have never thought of myself as anything special, but, after this experience, I feel like a new man, full of great memories forever.
More information about this project, click here!
Romain, lucky Marketing Intern for Tropical Adventures