COPROT Tortugas de Osa

What COPROT Tortugas de Osa does

COPROT Tortugas de Osa is a community-driven nonprofit sea turtle conservation organization founded in August 2018 and operating on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. It protects approximately 8km of nesting beach across three sites (Carate, Rio Oro, and Pejeperro) and registers more than 7,000 nests per season from Olive Ridley and Pacific Green turtles, producing nearly 500,000 hatchlings annually. Operations are anchored by two base camps: Rio Oro Base Camp (research-focused, built in 2019 on land granted by a local landowner) and Carate Base Camp/Mariposa Azul (community-focused, opened December 2022 with a 300-nest hatchery). Activities are conducted under research permits from SINAC-ACOSA and CONAGEBIO.

The core technology consists of standardized sea turtle conservation protocols rather than software: daily morning and night beach patrols, nest relocation and incubation, temperature monitoring inside nests via loggers (used for climate change research), turtle tagging and blood sampling, and bamboo nest covers to reduce predation. A recycling and plastic upcycling initiative processes beach plastics into usable materials. The organization also runs supplementary community programs including English education, a women's empowerment group, and permaculture.

The revenue model is a diversified nonprofit mix: paid volunteer placements ($250-$290/week for 2-week minimum), structured internships ($250/week for 6+ weeks), conservation tours ($40 morning, $110 VIP), a three-tier Adopt-A-Nest program ($60-$200), and donations processed via PayPal, SINPE Movil, and SEE Turtles (US 501(c)(3) tax-deductible). Customer segments are long-tail individuals: conservation tourists, volunteers, university students, and donors. GTM is community-led and digital-first, relying on Facebook/Instagram, an email newsletter, website content, and partnerships with SEE Turtles, Billion Baby Turtles, and Namaka Conservation for inbound demand. All bookings are coordinated via email ([email protected]) rather than through an online booking system.

Name

COPROT Tortugas de Osa

Legal name

Fundacion Latitud Diez

Website

https://tortugasdeosa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COPROT Tortugas de Osa is a Costa Rica nonprofit that protects 8km of sea turtle nesting beach on the Osa Peninsula, managing 7,000+ nests annually across two base camps and serving volunteers, interns, tourists, and donors through paid conservation programs and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Sea Turtle Nesting & Hatchling Tours (regulated night walks) (THAAAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Conservation & Citizen-Science Experiences (reef monitoring, turtle walks) (THAAAIAH), Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Sea turtle conservation
• Wildlife conservation programs
• Volunteer ecotourism
• Marine habitat protection
• Conservation research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Osa Peninsula

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Conservation Tours: Morning, night, and VIP tours providing immersive sea turtle conservation experiences. Morning tours at $40/person, VIP tours at $110/person including overnight stay and breakfast. All proceeds go directly back into running conservation base camps.
2. Volunteer Programs: Weekly volunteer fees of $290 USD for 2-week minimum placements, discounted to $250/week for 3+ weeks. Covers accommodation in mixed dormitory and 3 meals daily.
3. Internship Placements: Internships cost $250 per week covering food, lodging, and training. Minimum 6-week placements for gaining experience in sea turtle conservation and field skills.
4. Adopt-a-Nest Program: Three tiers: $60 basic adoption with email updates, $200 with temperature logger data, $150 VIP with personalized plaque, social media recognition, and live video call with field team.
5. Donations: Accepts donations via PayPal, SINPE Movil, cryptocurrency (coming soon), and US 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donations through SEE Turtles. Also accepts in-kind donations of kitchenware, bedding, planting seeds, and housing materials.
6. Research Assistant Positions: Voluntary positions with food and accommodation covered. Minimum 3-month stay required. 2026/2027 season start dates available for Rio Oro and Carate projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

COPROT Tortugas de Osa is a community-driven sea turtle conservation nonprofit operating on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. The organization runs paid volunteer, internship, and tour programs, manages protected nesting beaches through two base camps (Rio Oro and Carate/Mariposa Azul), and offers an Adopt-A-Nest sponsorship program to fund conservation, community development, and scientific research activities.

Product overview

COPROT Tortugas de Osa is a community-driven sea turtle conservation organization offering a portfolio of experiential programs centered around protecting nesting beaches on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. The core offerings consist of Volunteering Programs (2-10 weeks at $250-290/week) and Internship Programs ($250/week from 6 weeks) that enable participants to join daily beach patrols, hatchery management, and community activities at two base camps. The organization also provides Conservation Tours (morning, night, and VIP experiences ranging $40-$110) and an Adopt-A-Nest Program ($60-$200) as accessible engagement options. The two operational base camps—Rio Oro Base Camp (research-focused, established 2019) and Carate Base Camp/Mariposa Azul (community-focused, established 2022)—serve as residential hubs for these programs. Together, these offerings enable the organization to protect 8km of beach and manage over 7,000 nests annually while providing employment and educational opportunities to the local community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteering Programs Paid volunteer placements for individuals joining sea turtle conservation fieldwork on the Osa Peninsula, including beach monitoring, hatchery care, nest relocation, and data collection across seasons.
• Conservation Tours Short guided eco-tour experiences for visitors who want to learn about sea turtles and the Osa Peninsula's conservation work, including base camp visits and night-time turtle encounters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7000+ nests protected per season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Landowner (Rio Oro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2018Granted use of 1-acre piece of land between two nesting beaches enabling construction of Rio Oro Base Camp in 2019.
• Namaka ConservationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner supporting sea turtle research and conservation efforts on the Osa Peninsula.
• One Small PlanetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting conservation and sustainable development initiatives.
• SEE TurtlescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUS-based sea turtle conservation organization providing platform for 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donations. Joint marketing and fundraising partnership.
• SINACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSistema Nacional de Áreas de Conservación - Government conservation authority. COPROT operates under permits from SINAC-ACOSA (Permiso No: SINAC-ACOSA-D-PI-R-027-2024).
• Lat10minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Latitud Diez - Local foundation. Account holder for bank transfers (Bank of Costa Rica account under Fundacion Latitud Diez, Cedula Juridica: 3-006-772887).
• Green Sea Conservation (GSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal sea conservation initiative supporting turtle conservation projects worldwide.
• ACOSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea de Conservación Osa - Regional conservation authority within SINAC system. COPROT research conducted under ACOSA permits.
• ASAOSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community association supporting conservation efforts on the Osa Peninsula.
• Escuela BiodiversidadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school/educational institution for biodiversity education and community engagement.
• CONAGEBIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComisión Nacional para la Gestión de la Biodiversidad. Research permits issued in conjunction with SINAC for biodiversity research activities.
• COSTAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinadora de Organizaciones de Conservación - Coalition of conservation organizations in Costa Rica.
• Encounter My WayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTour operator partnership bringing tourists to conservation areas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• WIDECAST: Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network coordinating sea turtle research and policy across multiple countries. Comparable in monitoring, tagging, and conservation science protocols, but functions as a coordinating network rather than a single-site operator.

Direct peers

• ARCAS: Guatemalan sea turtle and wildlife conservation nonprofit with hatchery, volunteer, and tour programs along the Pacific coast. Directly comparable as a Central American sea turtle NGO combining volunteer fees, tours, and donations.
• GVI (Global Vision International): Global operator of paid conservation volunteer and internship placements, including Costa Rica-based sea turtle and wildlife programs. Comparable in pricing structure ($250-$290+/week), volunteer recruitment, and program-led revenue model.
• Osa Conservation: Nonprofit headquartered on the Osa Peninsula running research stations, volunteer and internship programs, and biodiversity protection across terrestrial and marine habitats. Comparable operating model and shared ecosystem of donors, volunteers, and university partners.
• Sea Turtle Conservancy: Oldest sea turtle conservation organization in the world, running research, volunteer, and eco-tourism programs (notably in Tortuguero, Costa Rica). Highly comparable mission, citizen-science volunteer structure, and Adopt-A-Nest-style donor programs.
• Reserva Playa Tortuga: Costa Rica-based sea turtle conservation project on the Osa Peninsula offering volunteer programs and nest protection on Pacific nesting beaches. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and volunteer-driven revenue model to COPROT.
• The Leatherback Trust: Costa Rica-based organization focused on leatherback and Pacific sea turtle research, monitoring, and community-based conservation. Shares regulatory relationship with Costa Rican authorities, beach monitoring protocols, and ecotourism revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Earthwatch Institute: Established international organization running paid citizen-science expeditions across marine and terrestrial conservation projects. Comparable in research-volunteer hybrid model, but operates at much greater scale and across many geographies.
• SEE Turtles: US-based sea turtle conservation organization that operates the Billion Baby Turtles program and provides the 501(c)(3) donation platform that COPROT uses. Acts as both a marketing/distribution partner and a comparable in donor-funded sea turtle protection.

Regional players

• Last Turtle Foundation / Equilibrio Azul: Ecuador-based sea turtle conservation organization operating hatchery, volunteer, and research programs on Pacific nesting beaches. Comparable as a Latin American Pacific-coast sea turtle NGO with similar volunteer/research product mix, though serving a different national jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tortugasdeosa
• Instagraminstagram.com/tortugasdeosa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tortugasdeosa

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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