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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Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica is generally considered a safe country for tourists and visitors. It has a low crime rate compared to other countries in the region. However, like any country, there are some safety concerns that travelers should be aware of.
Costa Rica offers a range of internship opportunities in various fields, particularly in the areas of sustainable development, environmental studies, and eco-tourism.
When immigrating as a tourist without a work visa you can only do an unpaid internship. For all paid activities/remunerated internships a visa is mandatory. Other requirements are language proficiency, education, and experience.
In general, internships in Costa Rica are unpaid and experiential-based. Paid internships may be available in Costa Rica, but are exceedingly rare. Instead, many internships may cover housing and travel costs as a form of compensation.
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