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Jared Sninsky, Florida
 “Words cannot express how I feel about my time in La Flor. Everything from the families, the students, the other volunteers, the Tropical Adventures staff, the view of my backyard went beyond my expectations. I am in love with the students I taught. They were so eager and appreciative. They would see me walk by the school every morning on my way to the community garden and confirm with me that we were still on for class at 1 o'clock. It was so heartwarming! I'm so appreciative and lucky to have met them. I taught them English but they taught me so much more. It's been a week and a half since I left and I'm still missing them tremendously. Every day I view the pictures in my camera to remind myself of how lucky I am to have been touched by such generous people. ”
Phyllis Bergman, New Mexico
“La Flor is a small rural village not far from Paraiso in the mountains of Central Costa Rica. The community had requested help in their village and my niece, Lauryn and I were happy to respond. We spent most of our time teaching English to 5th and 6th graders who had never had any English lessons before. The kids, both in the small village of La Flor and nearby El Yaz, were enthusiastic. We played games with them and tried to understand their Spanish--and had some great help from Isaac of Tropical Adventures. I also presented 2 women"s health seminars, which were successful. All in all, it was a very RICH experience, with many warm heart connections. Scott, Isaac and Mauricio could not have been more helpful--even provided us with a mobile phone! We felt very well taken care of--and thoroughly enjoyed the local sites in their company. Our host family was wonderful, cooked marvelous typical food for us and even taught us how to cook some of them. We both felt safe and welcome. I would highly recommend this lovely little town of La Flor--and Tropical Adventures in general. Their caring organization, as well as the hospitality of the villagers, made this a wonderful experience. You should try it too! ”
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Roberto Lamagno, San Diego
 “I am not sure what more I can say than my experience was so amazing I have not left and have no plans to leave! Scott and Laura planned my trip for me and it was completely effortless on my part. I had several projects to finish up in the States before my trip and I had no time to really think about my trip before arriving. Everything was perfectly planned and organized for me. When I arrived I was picked up and taken to Casa Milagro in Paraiso, Cartoga to spend a couple of days to have orientation and to learn about the projects of Tropical Adventures. Isaac spent the time to take me on a wonderful tour of the area and to see my first of MANY waterfalls.I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them becoming the best of friends. Elizabeth, the house Mother and the staff of Casa Milagro were equally as wonderful.”
“Laura met me in Puerto Viejo. I don"t have enough kind words to possibly describe one of the most amazing, compassionate people I have ever met. Laura, Scott and Isaac have added to much to my life, and through them I met my host family, which I will never leave!”
Megan Conners, Massachusetts
“My experience with Tropical Adventures in Costa Rica was one of the best and most rewarding experiences of my life. I loved feeling like I made a difference, no matter how small, to the kids in the elementary schools and at the daycare. My host families were absolutely amazing; they openly welcomed me into their homes and made me feel very comfortable. I also enjoyed meeting the other volunteers in Puerto Viejo because it was fun to share our experiences and explore the town together in our free time. Tropical Adventures was also great because they helped me arrange any additional adventure/sightseeing tours that I wanted to take. I ended up ziplining through the jungle and repelling down canyon cliffs alongside waterfalls, two things I had previously only dreamed of. My volunteer experience was both rewarding and fun, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to truly experience another culture. Pura vida!”
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