Costa Rica means ‘rich coast’ in Spanish
and many call it the Switzerland of Central America.
The country is endowed with a virtual treasure trove
of mountains, rivers, and white sand beaches.
The
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Our Costa Rican adventure will begin at the Ecolodge San Luis
and Biological Station, located one valley beyond the Monteverde
Cloud Forest. For four days we will explore Costa Rica’s
natural history and rural culture as we immerse ourselves
in this magical country. Hikes through the lush forests and
a Skywalk above the tree-top canopy will leave students awestruck.
The Pacific
The next three weeks will be spent at our residence Villas
ASECCSS Nacazcol located near Playas del Coco, a colourful
little fishing village in the province of Guanacaste on the
North Pacific Coast. The village is set in a deep cove with
a long beach of calm waters. The resort features great accommodation,
terrific food, and not one, but two swimming pools.
ITINERARY
Approximately 4 nights in San Luis and 3
weeks in Sardinal.
TENTATIVE DATES
June 30 to July 24, 2009
ACCOMMODATIONS
At the Ecolodge San Luis, students will stay in newly
built “rustic” female and male bunkhouses
with shared bathrooms. The Villas
ASECCSS Nacazcol has three-bedroom air-conditioned
villas with private bathrooms and coin/card-operated
laundry and telephone facilities. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner will be
provided at the Ecolodge San Luis and breakfast and
dinner will be provided at the Villas
ASECCSS Nacazcol. Vegetarian meals will be available
upon request.
PROGRAM
FEE
$3,995 CAD.
Taxes and registration are additional.
YOUR
PROGRAM INCLUDES
• Airfare and accommodation
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Travel Journal
• Maplewood, online academic reporting system
• Use of computer labs and Internet as available
• Pre-loaded USB flash drive
• Program handbook
• Spanish lessons
• Hiking
• Beach Excursions
• Tours of Playas
del Coco and Sardinal
• Music, cooking
or salsa dancing lessons
• San Luis
Waterfall
• Santa
Elena Reserve
• Afternoon and evening
activities with
Activities Coordinators
• Final banquet
and awards night
Please refer to our website for details on
optional excursions.