Length
6 days
Price
$2,520 – Ratio 10 to 14
*Price for flights stands as an estimate until ticketing is finalized
Dates
March 13-18, 2023
Program includes
- Roundtrip Airfare
- 5 Nights of Accommodation
- All Ground Transportation (inc. Transportation Pass)
- All meals
- Full Time Local Guide
- 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
- Travelers Health Insurance & Liability Insurance
- Tips & Gratuities
Program Highlights
- Community projects – schools and environment focus
• Cahuita National Park - Bribri Indigenous Community Visit
- Introduction to Natural Products, Medicinal Plants
- Traditional Caribbean Cooking Lessons
- Introduction to Local Dance & Calypso Music
- Playa Negra
Itinerary
DAY 1 – DEPARTURE – Monday, March 13
Depart Home for San Jose, Costa Rica
Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica
Airport Transfer
On-ground Briefing
Orientation Walking Tour – The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Welcome Dinner – The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
DAY 2 – SAN JOSE/CAHUITA – Tuesday, March 14
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bus Transfer to Cahuita (Approx. 4 hrs)
Check In
Orientation Walking Tour
Discussions of Projects and Community – Introduction to the activities that will be taking place throughout the duration of the program
Cahuita Welcome Lunch
Playa Negra – This is Cahuita’s long, black-sand beach. Top spot for swimming due to the clean, calm water.
Traditional Caribbean Cooking Lessons –
Enjoy a great time sharing and learning about Costa Rica Caribbean cuisine and Afro-Caribbean culture.
Costa Rican Caribbean cuisine is characterized by the use of species, herbs and coconut derivatives.
DAY 3 – CAHUITA – Wednesday, March 15
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Cahuita National Park Naturalist Walking Tour – In this amazing park students will see the best combination of jungle trek and beautiful Caribbean beaches just a few meters apart
Cahuita National Park Service Projects – Students will work with local naturalist guides on various projects inside the national park including – beach and park cleanup, installation of garbage and recycling containers, trail maintenance, and painting of ranger stations.
Lunch
Service Project – Elementary School – Each student will be assigned a local elementary student who they will work with for 30 minutes per day Monday – Friday with English conversation and cultural exchange. Additionally, we will have the opportunity of working with the students installing and enhancing the school’s gardens (food, pollinator, or medicinal gardens), improving waste, recycling, and composting infrastructure and collection efforts, and educational arts and crafts activities.
Service Project – Community Garden
Group Dinner & Discussions
Introduction to Local Dance & Calypso Music – Calypso music has a unique and interesting history behind its origin, popularity, and appreciation in the mainstream music scene. It is a type of folk song primarily from Trinidad though sung elsewhere in the southern and eastern Caribbean islands.
DAY 4 – CAHUITA – Thursday, March 16
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bribri Indigenous Community Visit – (Medicinal Plants, Traditions, Chocolate Making)
Traditional Group Lunch
Bribri Waterfall
Return to Cahuita
Service Project – Community Recycling Center
Service Project – Community Fruit Tree Planting
Group Dinner & Caribbean Farewell Party
DAY 5 – SAN JOSE – Friday, March 17
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bus Transfer to San Jose (approx. 4 hrs)
Lunch
Local Crafts Market
Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
DAY 6 – RETURN – Saturday, March 18
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart San Jose, Costa Rica for Home
For any additional information or questions please email us at: Info@studyabroadassociation.com
Payments Schedule
$500 is due and payable by November 13, 2022.
50% of the remaining amount is due and payable by December 13, 2022.
The remaining amount is due and payable by January 12, 2023.
For any additional information or questions please email us at: Info@studyabroadassociation.com