Kekoldi, Costa Rica

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Volunteer in Kekoldi

Join a team of international participants in the ancient jungles of Costa Rica.

GVIā€™s research station can be found in the Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve, which stretches from the foothills of the Talamancan mountain range towards the coast of the Caribbean. The reserve is home to some of the richest jungle habitats in the world. Youā€™ll spend your time surrounded by breathtaking scenery and some truly remarkable wildlife, including such species as ocelots, howler monkeys, toucans, sloths and coati.

Critical science

Critical science

You'll contribute to vital conservation research targeted at protecting the earth's most valuable ecosystems.
Ethical engagement

Ethical engagement

Using the UN's SDGs as a framework, we've made a commitment to positive, constructive and sustainable impact.
Beautiful adventures

Beautiful adventures

You'll spend your days exploring some of the world's most breathtaking, exhilarating and remote wildernesses.

Kekoldi volunteer projects

Everyoneā€™s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to USDĀ 10,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 30 Nov.

Included in your program, at no extra cost

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Yoga in the rainforest.
Yoga in the rainforest.