Cartago Tour:
At the foot of the dormant Irazu volcano lies the charming city of Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica and the most historical city in the Central Valley (founded in 1563). In Cartago students visit the most respected and famous church in Costa Rica, La Basilica. A statue of the Costa Rica's patron saint, la Virgen de los Angeles, stands inside La Basilica. Thousands of Costa Ricans make a pilgramage by foot each August 2nd to pay homage to the statue. Students will also see Las Ruinas, a church destroyed by the 1910 earthquake. The huge stone wall ruins are an iconic Costa Rican image, and a lovely garden is housed inside.
Arenal Volcano:
Two days - one night. (Transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals included). Visiting an active volcano is an experience students will never forget. The best time to see it is at night when the lava flows from the volcano can be seen. Participants also visit a natural hot springs spa close to the volcano.
Poas volcano, river boat & waterfall:
This field trip includes a visit to Poas Volcano, a trip to La Paz Waterfalls, a boat ride on the Sarapiquí River, and a drive through the rainforest Braulio Carrillo National Park. Students see huge coffee plantations, dairy farms, and enormous cultivations of strawberries, blackberries, ferns, and ornamental flowers along the way. They will take a motor boat through the jungle and farms along the Sarapiqui River. Later, they explore the heart of Costa Rica's famous Braulio Carrillo National Park, which is an immense tract of mountainous rainforest with breathtaking views.
Butterfly Farm:
This butterfly farm is located just outside San José. Students learn about the relationship between these beautiful winged insects, their host plants, and their predators. This tour shows the amazing transformation that takes place within a butterfly's metamorphosis.
Zoo Ave:
Students visit a non-traditional zoological park located in La Garita, Alajuela. This zoo is a rescue center for endangered birds. It is also home to local and foreign species which include monkeys, alligators, snakes, and cougars. This zoo provides a unique opportunity to view rescued wildlife.
Isla Tortuga:
A favorite among the students, the Isla Tortuga tour begins with an hour ride on a catamaran to this beautiful white sand beach. Students enjoy the sparkling ocean and scenery offered by the picturesque Gulf of Nicoya Islands along the way. The ocean surrounding Tortuga Island is quite calm. Students have many options available there such as snorkeling, kayaking, swimming and sport activities on the beach.
Punta Leona Beach & Rain Forest Tour:
Students travel to a Biological Reserve on the Pacific coast. They visit one of the few places in the country showing Costa Rica's unique geographical transition between rainforest and dry tropical forest. This characteristic makes this trip educational as well as fun since a wide diversity of birds, plants, reptiles, and other mammals exists. After hiking in the forest, students go to a hotel on the beach where they enjoy the hotel’s facilities.
Amusement Park:
This is an opportunity for students to compare the amusement parks they have at home with the only one that exists in San José. This park has few roller coasters and other exciting rides, and there is an area which depicts how Costa Ricans lived in the past.
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