While living in a typical Costa Rican town, you will have the opportunity to explore historical sites, lush rainforests, active volcanoes, and sandy beaches.

Here are just a few of the included field trips:

• Faculty-lead visits to the National Museum, Jade Museum and Gold Museum
  
• Dining adventures with a minimum of two special dinners featuring local cuisine
  
• Informative tour of Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose
  
• Day trip to the Tirimbina Biological Preserve
  

Plus three amazing trips – all included in your program!

Arenal Volcano Region (3 days, 2 nights)

• Includes transportation to and from UICR to Arenal region
  
• Includes 2 nights lodging and some meals
  
• See the famous continually active Arenal volcano!
  
• Hike through lush forests and enjoy a swim at the base of a rushing waterfall
  
• Relax at the Tabacon natural hot springs
  

Punta Leona Pacific Coast Trip (3 days, 2 nights)

• Includes transportation to and from UICR to Central Pacific Coast region
  
• Includes 2 nights lodging and some meals
  
• Home to over 250 tropical bird species
  
• Maybe catch a glimpse of monkeys and other exotic animals
  
• Enjoy the picturesque white sandy beaches
  

Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve (3 days, 2 nights)

• Includes transportation to and from UICR to the area
  
• Includes 2 nights lodging and some meals
  
• Spend time touring the preserve, which contains 6 distinct ecological zones and is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterflies, and thousands of plants