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Group Leader: Ellen Holmes
Requested Return Date: 7/17/2020
ABOUT EF
For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
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Day 2: San José • Playa Palo Seco • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to Playa Palo Seco
Enjoy a crocodile jungle safari boat cruise
Conservation project activities
- Introduction to the project
- Overview of methodologies and working plan
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Day 3: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Take a tour of mangrove and protected areas
- Collect seeds
- Clean and condition selected areas
- Measure and demark the working terrain
- Select vegetal material to be used
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Day 4: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Visit a nursery
- Learn planting technique and watering process
- Fill encasements with ground material
- Plant seeds
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 6: Arenal region
Enjoy a canopy tourParticipate in a local exchange
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Day 7: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 8: Arenal region • San José
Travel to San José
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Costa Rican folklore evening
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: San José • Playa Palo Seco • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to Playa Palo Seco
Enjoy a crocodile jungle safari boat cruise
Conservation project activities
- Introduction to the project
- Overview of methodologies and working plan
-
Day 3: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Take a tour of mangrove and protected areas
- Collect seeds
- Clean and condition selected areas
- Measure and demark the working terrain
- Select vegetal material to be used
-
Day 4: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Visit a nursery
- Learn planting technique and watering process
- Fill encasements with ground material
- Plant seeds
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
-
Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 6: Arenal region
Enjoy a canopy tourParticipate in a local exchange
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Day 7: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 8: Arenal region • San José
Travel to San José
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Costa Rican folklore evening
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Day 9: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
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