Every day, lives are at risk on Costa Ballena beaches.
Our lifeguards prevent drownings, but without funding, they can't stay on the beach.
Costa Ballena has some of the most powerful waves in Costa Rica.
Without lifeguards, a small mistake can become fatal in seconds.
What your support makes possible
Your contribution keeps lifeguards on the beach and protects thousands every season.
Daily Protection
Lifeguard presence at Playa Hermosa and Dominical, every day of the week.
Emergency Response
Immediate rescues and first aid for swimmers in distress.
Community Training
CPR, swimming lessons, and rescue skills for locals and visitors.
Prevention Education
Beach safety education to prevent accidents before they happen.
Where your money goes
Your donations directly support:
- 1 Lifeguard salaries
- 2 Insurance (CCSS, Riesgos del Trabajo)
- 3 Equipment and rescue gear
- 4 Beach operations and logistics
Committed to transparency and community accountability.
Our Programs
Three pillars that keep the community safer — all year round.
International Volunteer Program
Experienced lifeguards from around the world join during peak season to strengthen beach coverage across Costa Ballena.
Junior Lifeguard Program
We train local youth with rescue, swimming, and ocean safety skills — building the next generation of lifeguards.
Community Outreach
Workshops, talks, and activities that engage residents and local businesses in ocean safety culture.
Open to local and international volunteers
Our Impact
Behind every number is a life protected.
Logbook reports: April – December 2025
More preventions than rescues: proof that lifeguards are doing exactly their job.
When we are present, no one dies.
These tragedies happened outside lifeguard duty hours or in unprotected areas. They are the clearest argument for why this mission matters.
Help us reopen Playa Hermosa
Playa Dominical is currently fully funded — and protected. Our next goal is to reopen Playa Hermosa and bring lifeguards back to the beach. To do this responsibly, we aim to secure at least 6 months of funding in advance.
Goal: 6 months of stable funding to guarantee continuous beach coverage.
Choose how you want to help
We have a vision. Help us bring it to life.
- Includes all preceding tier benefits
- Private quarterly strategy access
- Influence on key decisions
- Big logo on rescue tower
- Featured as Platinum Sponsor (top website placement)
- Invitation to private dinner with leadership & Platinum donors
- Limited spots available
- All blue, red, black and silver benefits
- 2 Gold Stickers
- Bi-annual hosted dinner with leadership (direct dialogue)
- Expense and strategic planning review access
- Logo on rescue tower signage
- Public acknowledgment in press or documentaries
- All blue, red and black benefits
- 2 Silver Stickers
- Personalized thank-you video from lifeguards
- Invitations to sponsor-only gatherings
- Named equipment (optional)
- All blue and red benefits
- 2 Black Stickers
- Name or logo listed as supporter on the website (optional)
- Invitation to annual appreciation gathering
- Ability to direct funds toward specific needs
- All blue benefits
- Red Sticker
- Early access to events or updates
- Optional recognition in social media (group recognition)
- Blue Sticker
- Quarterly update
- Weekly lifeguard training
- Name listed on annual donor board or website
Be part of saving lives
Your support keeps lifeguards on the beach and helps prevent tragedies.