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MAXIMO NIVEL
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In three of the world's most beautiful countries—Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru—Maximo Nivel offers its unique Native Spanish Program. Join our...
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EF Education First
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Spend 12 incredible weeks exploring Tamarindo, Rome, and Tokyo, three unforgettable destinations that showcase the world’s diversity. This immers...
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Gapforce
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Adventure and animal lovers rejoice! Alongside its stunning jungles, beaches, and volcanoes, Costa Rica is known for its astonishing biodiversity...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. ...
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Pacific Discovery
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Uncover the spirit of Central America on a 10-week journey through Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. Trek lush rainforests, hike volcanoes, raft...
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Raleigh International
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Joining a Raleigh Costa Rica Expedition is a truly unique experience that allows you to take part in different projects, equip yourself with new ...
CIEE High School Grads Abroad
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Your First Year Abroad program in Monteverde lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-c
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with award-winning and ethical programs selected by sustainable travel experts. Since 2006, tens of thousands of volunteers have taken part in projects and internships worldwide, focusing on wildlife and marine conservation, education, and med
See All 17 ProgramsCarpe Diem Education
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Venture through Guatemala and Costa Rica, exploring lush tropical rainforests, towering volcanoes, steep-sided mountains, and extended coastlines. Embrace the spirit of "pura vida" and learn from the unique crossover of individuals who call these nations home. Living alongside Indigenous communities
Volunteer World
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Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller g
See All 2 ProgramsNosara Spanish Institute
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Our intensive Spanish program is offered year-round and is highlighted by our 10 and 20-hour intensive Spanish programs, which can also be combined with Surfing or Yoga, or our Family program. At NS, we focus on the communicative approach to language learning, which focuses on communicative competen
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Learn the language. Live the culture. Be the change. Join our summer camp for ages 13 - 17! Ready for a meaningful immersion experience? Take part in our Teen Summer Camp for a more encompassing adventure than the usual camp routine. Our new language program also empowers you to become an agent for
See All 2 ProgramsIntern Abroad HQ
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Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations ac
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Sea turtle and marine conservation volunteer abroad projects are fun and combine your beach vacations with meaningful work which goes a long way in the concentrated efforts globally to prevent these enchanting marine creatures from going extinct. All seven sea turtle species are endangered today and
See All 4 ProgramsWhere There Be Dragons
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Build Spanish language fluency: learn from local communities and engage with diverse cultures throughout Guatemala and Costa Rica. For students interested in community engagement, sustainable agriculture, Latin American history, and dramatically improving their Spanish language skills through classe
Kaya Responsible Travel
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Spend 7 to 10 weeks in a valley off the beaten path, surrounded by lush scenery, and in an indigenous area. Join the Community and Conservation Gap Year in Costa Rica if you want to reflect on the best next steps in your life. While doing so, make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of indigenou
Rustic Pathways
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Costa Rica is where adventure, service, cultural immersion, and the wonders of nature intersect. Our programs focus on turtle conservation, surfing, and connection with the local communities. With programs for high school students, college students, and young explorers, there’s an exciting opportuni
See All 2 ProgramsInstitute for Global Studies
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Costa Rica is a personal favorite of IGS staff members and a location we are all too happy to nudge students looking to practice their Spanish. In the capital city of San Jose, previous participants have worked at a language school where they assisted in the classroom and tutored children. One of ou
See All 15 ProgramsGlobal Work & Travel
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Costa Rica is a nature lover's paradise. Experience stunning beaches, lush jungles, and exotic wildlife found nowhere else on Earth! On our Sea Turtle Conservation trip, you will spend your days volunteering with one of our project partners in Costa Rica. Most of your volunteer duties happen in th
Academic Programs International
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San Joaquín de Flores is a charming, colorful, and quaint colonial town ten miles from San José, surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of Costa Rica. The small setting and slower pace of life allow exceptional linguistic and cultural integration. Strolls through the streets lead to encounters with f
A Guide to Gap Year in Costa Rica
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Realistically, you could check out any place in Costa Rica and it would be worth it...but where are the best places to take a gap year abroad?
San Jose. Check out the capital of Costa Rica for modern amenities built upon old spanish colonial foundations. San Jose is hugged with mountains and volcanoes all around and sits near the center of the country, perfect for settling down into a home base for your gap year program in Costa Rica and traveling around to the rest of the pristine lands all around. There are several universities located in the city that can help you solidify your conservational understanding of Spanish.
Monteverde. Escape to Monteverde for your gap year abroad if you want to be caressed by rolling hills of lush tropical forests, clean air, and a chance to escape from the modern world. Monteverde is a portal to all things adventure travel and ecotourism. Though not as cramped as a city, Monteverde still attracts many visitors each year. Find a job working here in sustainability, environmental research, tourism, hospitality, or wildlife conservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular places for gap years in Costa Rica are San Jose, La Fortuna, and Monteverde. However, with so much to do in Costa Rica, you can find a fun and fulfilling gap year experience almost anywhere.
The cheapest time of year in Costa Rica is shoulder season, typically from May-August and November-December. During this time, weather is more rainy and less agreeable. Tourist high season is December-April.
To stay in Costa Rica for one year, you'll need a digital nomad visa. In order to qualify for the visa, you need to prove that you have a stable monthly income of at least $3000 USD/month.
Gap year students in Costa Rica have many activities available to them. You can explore environmental projects, volunteering, scuba diving, Spanish immersion, and much more.
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