Monthly Archives: June 2017

Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum

Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum (Limon) A trip to Tortuguero would be remiss without a stop at one of the most notable conservation attractions along the coast, the Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum (Caribbean Conservation Corporation). This small museum and conservation center allows guests to learn all about different species of sea turtles that nest and lay…
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Tortuguero

[caption id="attachment_23223" align="alignright" width="425"] River Turtle[/caption] Tortuguero (Limon) Welcome to the ‘Land of Turtles’,  the village and national park by the name of Tortuguero (Turtle Catcher). Both a popular national park and Village, Tortuguero is an area on the Northern Caribbean coast within the Limon province. The village is the namesake of the park, both…
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Guapiles

[caption id="attachment_23221" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rican Lunch[/caption] Guapiles (Limon)  Known as the ‘country’s gateway to the Caribbean Coast and Central Highlands’, the village of Guapiles will warmly welcome your group with several different shopping, eating, and lodging opportunities. This spot is close to many different national parks and ecological reserves, so it is typically always…
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Braulio Carrillo National Park  

[caption id="attachment_23213" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rican Rainforest[/caption] Braulio Carrillo National Park  (Heredia and San Jose) Located within both the Heredia and San Jose Provinces, the gorgeous and expansive Braulio Carrillo National Park will provide your group with unforgettable views, activities, and ecological knowledge. Covering 117,300 acres, Braulio Carrillo consists of equal parts virgin rainforest and…
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8 Tips for Effective College Visits

Visiting college campuses is a summer staple for junior and senior high school students across the nation, each student trying to find the right fit, both academic and location wise.  Before you choose a college to spend the next four years of your academic career, be sure to check out a wide selection of campuses…
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Alajuela

Alajuela (Alajuela) The second largest city in Costa Rica after San Jose and capital of the Alajuela district, your next stop is a cultural gem your group is going to love. In Alajuela, students will find classic Central Valley beauty, cultural insights into day to day life, and an interesting Costa Rican history lesson to…
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Arenal Volcano National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park [caption id="attachment_23139" align="alignright" width="425"] Arenal Volcano[/caption] Arenal Volcano National Park is a northern Costa Rican must see, a massive expanse of land (29,692-acre) that holds iconic hot springs, an active volcano, and extremely diverse wildlife populations. Located near La Fortuna within the Alajuela Province, Arenal Volcano National Park, while impressively huge…
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Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park (Puntarenas) Though this national park is the smallest in the country it is certainly not one to pass over, Manuel Antonio being one of the most biologically diverse and scenically beautiful places in Costa Rica. Here on the central Pacific coast just south of Quepos (132 km away from San Jose)…
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Dairy Farm at Poas Volcano National Park

Dairy Farm at Poas Volcano National Park On your way through Poas Volcano National Park, you should definitely make time for a stop at the dairy farm at the Poas Volcano Lodge, this spot allowing guests an inside look at Costa Rican dairy farming. Here on the farm, your group can get involved in milk…
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Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort (Alajuela) [caption id="attachment_23180" align="alignright" width="425"] Hot Springs Arenal[/caption] Whether your group wants to spend the night or just visit for a day, Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort will be your number one Arenal hot springs destination. Tabacon is known as 'Arenal's largest and most beautiful private rainforest reserve', the resort…
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