25 de diciembre de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Happy Holidays to all. In just a week, 14 students and 2 professors will travel through Costa Rica, visiting both well-known eco-tourism locations and destinations off the beaten path. As they travel,Leer más
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W
31 de diciembre de 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Today we explored this cute town near the airport. There is so much local color here. We started in central market, danced in the park, and visited a church.
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W 31 de diciembre de 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This group is up for an adventure. They will be so fun to travel with.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséSan Antonio9°54’18” N 84°8’15” W
1 de enero de 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Students enjoyed a great workshop with senior Montoya. You see them with traditional, handmade masks used for celebrations. Students made masks, as well.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséEscazú9°54’30” N 84°8’18” W
1 de enero de 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Students learned about sugar cane and made their own juice with a small trapiche.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséColón9°55’29” N 84°14’26” W
1 de enero de 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
This is the traditional lunch plate with choice of protein. Sam is sitting under the plantains.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséBarbacoasPiedades9°51’43” N 84°21’52” W 2 de enero de 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Staying for two days in a community tourism project...an area known for coffee. Took a short trek with our local guide.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséBarbacoasPiedades9°51’43” N 84°21’52” W 2 de enero de 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Dinner was homemade pizza with a local family who serve as local hosts. It is part of the community tourism model we are exploring. It also brings in additional income, important now since they listLeer más
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséBarbacoasPiedades9°51’43” N 84°21’52” W
2 de enero de 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Thus community is based along a river that is so clean that you can drink right out if it. But that is because the community has taken great measures to protect it.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséBarbacoasPiedades9°51’43” N 84°21’52” W 2 de enero de 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
At Doña Rosa farm learning about sugar cane. This is a huge trapiche and students are serving in place of the oxen. The juice is so sweet and we mix it with sour oranges.
Viajero Hope y’all have an amazing time and can’t wait for pics and updates!!!
Viajero So glad you all made it safely! Happy New Year 🎉
Viajero Happy New Years! Have a great time!