Refugio Nacional Mixto de Vida Silvestre Romelia
Refugio Nacional Mixto de Vida Silvestre Romelia
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MiekeDeschodt
Leuven, Belgium13 contributions
Sept 2013 • Solo
Although I was working as a volunteer in another conservation project in CR (in Ojochal), during my days off I went to Romelia to volunteer for 5 days. It has been a wonderful experience: doing something that you know does matter and does make a difference!!! Moreover, the people working there are amazing, it felt like having another family. Also, the remote area where it is located is a must see: far from any town and people and therefore there is a lot of wildlife. Hope to visit Romelia again some day soon!
Written 17 July 2014
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wendy m
New Hampshire Lakes Region, NH148 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
Do not miss this park! The wildlife Is abundant! We saw Two types of monkeys two types of raccoons, snakes, crocodile and various other wildlife! We rented a little cabin for a day to prepare breakfast and rest. This park was amazing don’t miss it
Written 19 March 2018
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Julius B
Stuttgart, Germany2 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
I booked a month of Volunteering in Romelia. At first I didn´t know what to expect. It turned out to be the best month of my life so far. Working on a lonely beach in a super relaxed atmosphere, taking care of baby turtles. If you want to calm down and find your inner peace, this is the place for you. I can only recommend it to anybody who wants to go there. You will understand what Pura Vida means.
Written 12 October 2015
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Jennifer A
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua7 contributions
Jan 2013 • Solo
I had the opportunity of volunteering at Romelia last turtle season and can't stay away. I got so much experience in measuring and tagging turtles, patrolling the beaches, relocating nests, and releasing hatchlings. It was an amazing experience to connect with nature, be surrounded by birds and monkeys, and learn to live a more simplified life. Working with sea turtle conservation is extremely rewarding and I can't wait to return to my Romelia family in September.
Written 30 July 2013
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KasperAndrea
4 contributions
Oct 2014
What an amazing time I spent volunteering at Romelia during four weeks in oct/nov... Thank you all for this special and unique experience!!
Living a simple life in a rustic wooden house in the middle of a great nature and wildlife, being surrounded by the sounds of the jungle and the sea all day long, this was just marvellous!
I loved all the work we did: observing turtle nests in the hatchery, releasing babies to the sea and patrolling at night as well as helping out in the garden, making tortillas or beach cleaning. I had so many unforgettable moments while watching hatchlings crawling to the ocean or a mother turtle leying eggs or while discovering an iguana that was hiding behind the curtain in the bathroom... :) And the stuff was awesome! We were like a family. We had so much fun while working or beside work, making crazy movies behaving like monkeys or singing our self created Romelia song. This place was really inspiring!
Saying good-bye was an emotional act. I didn't want to leave anymore... Refugio Romelia has its place in my heart forever! Pura Vida!!!
Living a simple life in a rustic wooden house in the middle of a great nature and wildlife, being surrounded by the sounds of the jungle and the sea all day long, this was just marvellous!
I loved all the work we did: observing turtle nests in the hatchery, releasing babies to the sea and patrolling at night as well as helping out in the garden, making tortillas or beach cleaning. I had so many unforgettable moments while watching hatchlings crawling to the ocean or a mother turtle leying eggs or while discovering an iguana that was hiding behind the curtain in the bathroom... :) And the stuff was awesome! We were like a family. We had so much fun while working or beside work, making crazy movies behaving like monkeys or singing our self created Romelia song. This place was really inspiring!
Saying good-bye was an emotional act. I didn't want to leave anymore... Refugio Romelia has its place in my heart forever! Pura Vida!!!
Written 16 November 2014
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Kathryn G
Seaford, NY15 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
Myself, my brother, and two friends only spent one week volunteering at the Romelia refuge, but it was enough to completely fall in love with the place. The work was meaningful and fun, the staff was amazing, and everyone we met there really made us feel welcome. It's impossible to describe how amazing it is to live surrounded by incredible wildlife, falling asleep every night to the sound of waves crashing on the beach. Watching a turtle lay her eggs was one of the coolest experiences of my life, and it's something everyone should see! I can't thank everyone enough for an amazing week at such an amazing place. Romelia is wonderful!
Written 1 August 2014
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kAijA
47 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
I volunteered in the Refugio Romelia from November 2013 till January 2014. It was amazing being able to help in the turtle project, but also working in the vineyard maked my stay unforgettable.
You live close to nature and see new animals every day: butterflies, monkeys, birds, insects, etc. I'm definitely going back one day to enjoy the pure and simple life at Romelia. It makes you aware of what is really important in life! So, to everyone who would like to get away from everything for a while and just enjoy nature, make new friends and help to conserve the beautiful beach and forest ... go to Montezuma for at least 1 month and see how little turtles crowl to the wide open sea!
You live close to nature and see new animals every day: butterflies, monkeys, birds, insects, etc. I'm definitely going back one day to enjoy the pure and simple life at Romelia. It makes you aware of what is really important in life! So, to everyone who would like to get away from everything for a while and just enjoy nature, make new friends and help to conserve the beautiful beach and forest ... go to Montezuma for at least 1 month and see how little turtles crowl to the wide open sea!
Written 8 June 2014
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Betula369
Nerja, Andalucia, Spain7 contributions
Feb 2013 • Solo
When I first came to Romelia, I had booked only two weeks. At the end I spent six wonderful weeks there and it would have become more, if I had disposed of more time. I loved just everyting about it. Thanks to the wonderful people working in the refuge, it took maybe ten minutes to make me feel at home. The work experience was just what I had been looking for, it was hand-on experience and you really got the feeling that you were doing something good for the environment and the animals. I went there when it was no tutle season but there were so many other great things to do that I did not miss it. I really recommend this place to everyone who is interested in turtles, animals in general and nature. Thank you so much, Romelia! I hope to see you soon!
Written 5 April 2013
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Debbie R
Grecia, Costa Rica15 contributions
Nov 2012 • Solo
I have been to Romelia twice for the past turtle season. The people there are very special and I felt at home the minute I got there. We were talking and joking non-stop right off the bat. It is so rustic and magical there. It feels like you are staying at the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. You walk down the path and you are at the beach. You can listen to the waves rock you to sleep at night. The turtles are amazing and you will surely never forget the experience of seeing the mother lay her eggs or of releasing the hatchlings of another mother into the waves! Love it!!
Written 22 February 2013
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Mark N
Montgomery, TX70 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
I’m not sure I really saw much of this area, nor am I sure it’s really accessible. But here’s what I know:
To access you just drive from town along the beach road towards Ylang Ylang until the last parking spot where there’s a “no motor vehicles beyond” sign. From there you walk east down the beach and find a path that crosses the rocks to a small beach. There you’ll find tide pools and a small creek. You’ll also notice the whole character of the beach changes as it’s untrammelled. From there you can continue intermittently using a path to 2 other beaches, the last and largest and most beautiful is playa grande. There are a few buildings for the preserve that are barely visible and I don’t think they offer much or anything for passers by. I just enjoyed the beautiful beach and preserved foliage. It’s very beautiful and much different from the beaches with roads along them. Highly recommend for an early morning walk and wildlife watch. It gets quite hot to walk during the day, so beware.
To access you just drive from town along the beach road towards Ylang Ylang until the last parking spot where there’s a “no motor vehicles beyond” sign. From there you walk east down the beach and find a path that crosses the rocks to a small beach. There you’ll find tide pools and a small creek. You’ll also notice the whole character of the beach changes as it’s untrammelled. From there you can continue intermittently using a path to 2 other beaches, the last and largest and most beautiful is playa grande. There are a few buildings for the preserve that are barely visible and I don’t think they offer much or anything for passers by. I just enjoyed the beautiful beach and preserved foliage. It’s very beautiful and much different from the beaches with roads along them. Highly recommend for an early morning walk and wildlife watch. It gets quite hot to walk during the day, so beware.
Written 30 April 2019
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Hello, I saw your post on trip advisor from a few years a go about volunteering at Romelia, Costa Rica . I am planning to goi there, but cannot figure out what are the cost of volunteering. How much did it cost per week to participate in the program.
Thanks a lot,
Yuriy
Written 28 October 2019
What was the best way to get from San Jose to Montezuma? There are directions on the website but would like to hear opinions on which one. I am traveling it alone and that's the only part I'm worried about with very limited Spanish.
Written 14 June 2016
Hi - I'm interested in volunteering and have send several request via the contact us link on the website, but no response. Can someone provide a way to contact Refugio Nacional....?
Thank you!
Written 1 February 2016
Hi. I contacted them via Facebook and they directed me to CRLA, a language training place in Costa Rica. They require a multiple week language course before helping. You can search CRLA in Costa Rica as tripadvisor won't allow me to add a link.
I don't have enough time so I looked at GoAbroad and received this:
Thank you for your inquiry about our Costa Rica turtle project. This is a wonderful project helping to save Costa Rica's delicate turtle population. To find out more, check out our project page here:(you can do a search for GoAbroad)
I'm considering volunteering in September or sooner. Good luck. Please let me know if you learn more!
Dave
Written 28 March 2016
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