- Program
- Turtle Conservation, Costa Rica
- Traveled
- Dates not specified in the post
In this joint first-person account, Paige and Lianna look back on a Rustic Pathways turtle conservation trip in Costa Rica, with photos from the trip.
Paige and Lianna describe an instant friendship after arriving from different countries, night walks beneath the stars, a first turtle sighting and service for wildlife.
How Paige and Lianna Became Friends in Costa Rica
Buenos Días, our names are Paige and Lianna. We just got back from the Turtle Conservation trip in Costa Rica.
Even though we are from two different countries we had contact before leaving for Costa Rica. When we met each other it was instant friendship and an instant bond.
Paige and Lianna’s Starry Beach Walks and Turtle Conservation
Our favorite part of the trip was the night walks when we got to walk in the dark on the beach. On our first walk we saw millions of stars, and it was incredible. The first time we saw a turtle it was such a surreal feeling.
Seeing all the different animals, turtles, bats, monkeys, lizards, iguanas and more was an incredible experience. The service work helped us feel like we were making a difference in the animals’ lives.
What Paige and Lianna Took Home From Costa Rica
This trip had a huge impact on both of our lives, it brought us together. It is hard to find a friend who instantly feels like you’ve known them forever but somehow we found that in each other thanks to Rustic Pathways.
Hasta Luego, Costa Rica
Paige and Lianna describe a friendship that grew through turtle conservation in Costa Rica. Paige and Lianna shared this joint account on the Rustic Pathways Instagram account on July 9, 2025.
The linked program page describes Costa Rica: Turtle Conservation Program (College). Its eight-day itinerary includes turtle hatchery work, night patrols and beach cleanups at Camaronal Wildlife Refuge on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. See the program page for the current itinerary, dates and activities.
