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Arrive in San José, the capital city. Costa Rica is known as the Switzerland of Central America, a country with no armed forces.
Journey by boat through Costa Rica's lush northeast to Tortuguero, the most important breeding ground for the green sea turtle in all of the Caribbean.
Enjoy a boat ride exploring the canals of an 18,946 hectare coastal park, the National Park of Tortuguero. The park offers an excellent sampling of Atlantic lowland rainforest.
En route to Arenal, stop in Saripiqui to visit a banana plantation. Discover the four main processes involved in banana production.
Continue to ArenalHot SpringsVisit the volcanic hot springs for a relaxing soak.
Visit La Fortuna waterfall. Explore La Fortuna in the afternoon.
Enjoy an evening guided walk along a nature trail to see the nocturnal wildlife.
This morning, take a guided walking tour of the reserve. At an altitude of 4,000 to 5,800 feet, this "cloudy" forest straddles the low continental divide and is known for abundant fauna and flora.
Add on: Canopy Zip Line TourHarness in and soar above the jungle canopy on a thrilling zip line tour that takes you through the Costa Rican rainforest.
LEAP Cocina Tica
Cook Costa Rican style! Create authentic local foods and sit down to savor your delicious creations.
Costumed Costa Rican folklore dancers teach you the El Torito, as well as other traditional dances. After your lesson, relax and watch the pros perform.
Days 9 & 10: Add an extra day to your itinerary to experience a white water rafting expedition through the Costa Rican landscape.
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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