Internships in Costa Rica
Ranked the happiest country in the world, who wouldn’t want to spend time interning in Costa Rica? Not only is Costa Rica known for having five percent of the world’s biodiversity, Ticos (native Costa Ricans) are highly educated and cultured. Locals embrace traditional arts, dance, food, and music and the pace of life in Costa Rica is more relaxed and casual than in other parts of the world. Those who chose to complete an internship in Costa Rica will find plenty of adventure after hours in the land of pura vida (pure/full life).
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A Guide to Interning Abroad in Costa Rica
Locations
Surprisingly, the majority of internships in Costa Rica are not located in the heart of the capital city. Nevertheless, as the national business center, there are still plenty of options available for those looking for internship placements in San José. However, the best cities for internships in Costa Rica are: Alajuela, Cartago, San José, and Liberia.
The second largest city, Alajuela, offers up a bustling city landscape that is balanced by nearby butterfly farms, waterfalls, and coffee plantations. Alajuela is a convenient location for anyone looking to go on excursions or day trips.
Cartago, one of Costa Rica’s oldest cities and the first capital, features important religious sites and access to the Guayabo National Monument. While focused on computer technology, the city offers more than tech internship opportunities. Many placements offer the opportunity to participate in service-learning projects during the internships. Buses from Cartago to San José run several times an hour, so a trip to the big city is easy.
Liberia, located in the northwestern part of Costa Rica, enables interns to be in close proximity to the exquisite Pacific beaches of Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco.
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