Gap Year Programs in Costa Rica
Are there any better ways to spend your gap year abroad than living in a place that values having a relaxed and carefree approach to life? *Chirp-chirp* Yep, I thought so. If you value living a great life, the pleasure of being in the tropics, and beautiful sights and sounds, consider this fantastic Central American country for your year abroad. Let’s find gap year Costa Rica programs!
MAXIMO NIVEL
Country Jumper Gap Year - Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru
In three of the world's most beautiful countries—Costa Rica, Guat...
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Raleigh International
Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica - Adventure with Purpose
Joining a Raleigh Costa Rica programme is a truly unique experien...
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Impact Gap Year
Cultural Explorer Gap Year
Take on an 8-month trip of adventure, community service, and comm...
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Institute for Global Studies
Costa Rica's Most Popular Internships: 67 Options
Costa Rica is a personal favorite of IGS staff members and a loca...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) brings people together from all...
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Pacific Discovery
Mexico, Costa Rica & Guatemala Gap Semester
Pacific Discovery's Central America Gap Semester is an unforgetta...
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CIEE High School Grads Abroad
CIEE First Year Abroad in Monteverde
Put your global education first! See Monteverde and start college...
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GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad
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Environmental & Community Gap Year Adventure, Costa Rica
Spend 7 to 10 weeks in a valley off the beaten path, surrounded b...
Carpe Diem Education
Central America Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year
Venture through Guatemala and Costa Rica, exploring lush tropical...
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EF Gap Semester: 10-Week Programs in Multiple Destinations
Embark on a unique global experience in 10 weeks. An EF Gap Semes...
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Outdoor Leader Semester in Costa Rica & Panama
Feed your love for the outdoors or gain the necessary skills to j...
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Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide
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Gapforce
Costa Rica Adventure with Gapforce
Adventure and animal lovers rejoice! Alongside its stunning jungl...
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Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide
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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.
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