Arrive in Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica
Check-in at the Hotel & Refresh
Orientation- The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do in case of an emergency.
Free Afternoon to explore
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Morning hike at Carrillo Beach
Presentation from City Major: Developing and challenges at the blue zone - There are 5 regions in the world that excel due to different factors; these regions are known as blue zones. We will visit and learn from one of them, located in a unique, authentic sustainable destination in the world, Costa Rica. This adds great value for future professionals in environmental sciences, and in the knowledge of conservation - protection of ecosystems and species as well as preventing the negative impact of global warming that affects us all. Students and professors will receive official letters from NGOs stating 20hrs of volunteering work in conservation, protection of multiple species, and ecosystems in the blue zones of Costa Rica.
Lunch Break
Meet CREMA Association and Macaw & Recovery Network team
Free afternoon
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Meeting with CREMA Association & Transfer to Corozalito- Build 2 different nurseries (tents) to protect turtle eggs from natural predators.
Lunch Break
Progress and Sustainability at Punta Islita Hotel
Transfer back to hotel
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Continue building nurseries to protect turtle eggs from natural predators.
Lunch Break
Cultural activities
Transfer back to hotel
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Tour Macaw Recovery Network at Punta Islita - Build 2 different special nests/houses, following specifications from station bird manager for the macaws.
Lunch Break & Enjoy the beach
Transfer back to hotel
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Continue building nests/houses for the macaws
Lunch Break
Class time - summarize learned lessons, sustainability, progress, and blue zone and climate change.
Transfer to hotel
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free day to enjoy Costa Rica
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Departure from Liberia, Guanacaste for Home