Nicaragua Pacific Coast: Sea Turtle Conservation, Environmental Restoration, and Volcano Sandboarding

Traveler Reviews

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  Chans4.5•September 2026
  My arm is Chans and the Give experience was AMAZING! Being able to experience Nicaragua AND Costa Rica with many...
  My arm is Chans and the Give experience was AMAZING! Being able to experience Nicaragua AND Costa Rica with many passionate volunteers and leaders who want to help the world was such a beautiful sight to see. My trip wouldn’t be as rememberable without my Leaders Chris and Raké. They both made me feel like my volunteering mattered and you can tell they genuinely care for you. From volunteering in schools, to meeting all the kids in the community - I enjoyed every second being there.Show more
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  Traveled in May 2024
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  We love hearing that you were surrounded by so many passionate people who genuinely care about making a difference—and that Chris and Raké made you feel supported and reminded you that your service mattered. Thank you for showing up with such an open heart and for being part of the GIVE family!

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  Kaitlyn5.0•August 2026
  My trip to Nicaragua with Give volunteers that I took in June 2026 was a wonderful and life changing experience. All...
  My trip to Nicaragua with Give volunteers that I took in June 2026 was a wonderful and life changing experience. All four of our guides were so great and they truly cared about making a genuine connection with me and the other volunteers. We all had so much fun together because the itinerary was never bland and neither were the people I met. One minute we would be helping the local people and environment of Jiquilillo and the next we’d be surfing the waves of the pacific. I made connections with so many locals that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Everyone in this community welcomed us with open arms and endless kindness, they showed it through the food they fed us, stories they told, and the bracelets they made for us. If you are looking for a fulfilling travel experience where you’ll meet all sorts of new friends, I recommend taking the leap and join give volunteers in Nicaragua.Show more
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  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  This is so lovely to read! We’re so grateful you took that leap with us and left with friendships and memories that will stay with you for years to come!

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  John5.0•June 2026
  never knew that 2 weeks could make such an impact on my life and change my perspective of life. This trip has shown...
  never knew that 2 weeks could make such an impact on my life and change my perspective of life. This trip has shown me what true love, community, family, and happiness looks like. Being in rural communities that have nothing and being immersed in their world and seeing how happy, welcoming, kind, and generous they were was truly a privilege to witness, I want to thank all the wonderful people I met during this trip who made me feel like I had a family here in Nicaragua I will forever carry you in my heart. To my students your presence, personality’s , and character have left everlasting memories and joy on me and I will never forget you or our memories together. I want to encourage everyone to take a step out of your comfort zone, no matter what it may be because it may reveal something within you heart you never knew was there before. I am extremely proud of myself for deciding to take the risk and do this trip because it enabled me to witness rich culture and the most beautiful places I have ever seenShow more
  Traveled in June 2026
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  Thank you for sharing such a beautiful reflection. It's incredible to hear that your time in Nicaragua had such a lasting impact on you. We're so honored to have been a small part of such a meaningful chapter in your life!

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  Colton5.0•June 2026
  What made this experience so great wasn't just the cool things we got to do or see but the connections and impact we...
  What made this experience so great wasn't just the cool things we got to do or see but the connections and impact we were able to make. As someone who had never been outside the United States, I had many preconceived assumptions and fears about where I was going would be like. However, as each day went by throughout the trip, I got more and more comfortable about where I was, grateful for everything I had, and above all, excited about the fact that all of my fears and worries couldn't have been farther from the truth. Every Single Person throughout the trip was kind, compassionate, helpful, and thankful for us being there, despite any language barriers there might have been. Throughout the trip, we were able to make positive changes in both ourselves and the communities we were in. From helping the community's environment, children, and families to even helping its infrastructure, we were able to make a difference for good. Additionally, getting to see life from such a drastically different perspective truly was life-changing in the best way. No matter how long your trip is, it will feel like a lifetime, it will change you and those around you for the better, and it will be worth every penny...Show more
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  Traveled in June 2026
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  Thank you for sharing such a beautiful reflection. We're so grateful that your time in Nicaragua had such a lasting impact on you. Knowing that you left with a greater appreciation for the world—and for the impact we can make together—is exactly what GIVE is all about.

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  Saleen5.0•January 2026
  My overall experience was excellent! I really felt like a family in the community through our various community...
  My overall experience was excellent! I really felt like a family in the community through our various community service activities such as painting houses, releasing baby sea turtles, teaching English to the local kids, and participating in beach clean ups. I really enjoyed feeling welcomed into the country by the locals and not simply feeling as a disconnected tourist. Nicaragua is a beautiful country and I am so glad GIVE allowed me the opportunity to experience it in the way I did and really feel connected with the locals. If I were to have traveled on my own to Nicaragua, it wouldn't have been the same. All of the transportation (aside from flights) was taken care of by the organization which made the trip stress free! We went from a small fishing town Jiquilillo, to the City of Leon to Volcan Telica, to Cerro Negro, to Laguna de Apoyo, and ended it in Managua before we went home. I recommend traveling with give at least once in your life to truly experience the culture to where you're traveling to.Show more
  Traveled in November 2025
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  We’re so glad you felt that sense of family and genuine connection with the local communities in Nicaragua. From releasing sea turtles to teaching English and exploring each destination together, it sounds like you embraced every part of the experience exactly as it’s meant to be. We’re honored we could help you experience Nicaragua beyond being a tourist and create memories that will stay with you for life. Sending good vibes always!

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  Riley5.0•December 2025
  This trip truly changed my life. It was my first solo international trip and I couldn't have felt more taken care of...
  This trip truly changed my life. It was my first solo international trip and I couldn't have felt more taken care of prior, during and after by the GIVE community. Despite being very nervous going in knowing no one, I made friends right off the bat and felt so welcomed by everyone. Jiquillilo also welcomed us with open arms and allowed us to learn from them about their culture, way of life and food and connect in a level I didn't know was possible. I loved my time in Nicaragua and especially loved surfing with the local guides, learning about sea turtle rescuing from Ramon and facing my fears sandboarding down the volcano. I will be going on another trip with GIVE for sure. If you are thinking about going, please do, it is such a fulfilling trip in so may ways!Show more
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  Traveled in July 2023
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  Thank you so much for sharing this, Riley! We’re truly honored to have been part of such a meaningful first solo international experience for you. It means the world to hear that you felt supported, welcomed, and connected both within the GIVE community and alongside the Jiquilillo community. Sending you all the good vibes!

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  Graci5.0•December 2025
  It was the most incredible experience I have ever been on!
  Traveled in December 2023
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad the experience was so meaningful, and we're grateful to have you as a part of the GIVE community.

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  Joanie5.0•November 2025
  This trip absolutely changed my life for the better times a million!!!! The coordination/logistics is beautifully...
  This trip absolutely changed my life for the better times a million!!!! The coordination/logistics is beautifully calculated to make the experience invaluable. This is the best way to travel if you want to learn about culture and be locally and sustainably immersed! Not to mention you'll leaving having the sense of what real friendship and community FEELS like, unlike anything I’ve experienced before, but something I’ve always dreamed of. Already booking for next year!Show more
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  Traveled in May 2025
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  We’re beyond happy to hear your trip was such a life-changing experience and that you felt that deep sense of connection and community. That’s exactly what GIVE is all about! We can’t wait to have you join us again next year for another unforgettable adventure. Sending you good vibes!

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  Erika5.0•July 2025
  The people, the itinerary, the community, and just the overall experience was amazing. All of the guides, volunteers,...
  The people, the itinerary, the community, and just the overall experience was amazing. All of the guides, volunteers, and people I met that lived in the community were so welcoming and kind. I met some of the best people and the work we did felt meaningful. The adventures we went on were also incredible. The hikes, camping, and sandboarding on the volcanoes were all experiences I’ll never forget. This trip was way more meaningful than if I went on a trip by myself. I will definitely be going on more Give trips because they allow you to experience more things and experience the culture more than a regular trip would.Show more
  Traveled in June 2025
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  We’re so glad your experience felt meaningful and full of connection, Erika. From volcano adventures to community impact, it sounds like you embraced it all! We can’t wait to see you on another GIVE trip soon!

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  Savvy5.0•July 2025
  My experience with GIVE while visiting Nicaragua was absolutely incredible. The local guide, Moises, was very helpful...
  My experience with GIVE while visiting Nicaragua was absolutely incredible. The local guide, Moises, was very helpful in explaining his country's culture. The other guides, Megan and Tanner, were great as well. Being Muslim, I was hoping to visit the only mosque in the country, and GIVE was so kind to help me with that accommodation. I am currently planning on travelling with this company next summer. I would definitely recommend GIVE!Show more
  Traveled in June 2025
  

  Reply from: GIVE Volunteers

  This makes us so happy, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Nicaragua left such a positive impact, and it means the world to hear our team could support you in such a meaningful way. Can’t wait to have you join us again next summer!

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