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Community Service & Eco Adventure
Travel to Costa Rica for a program rich in community service and eco-adventure. Experience the traditional town of Atenas, surrounded by verdant mountains. Immerse fully in the Costa Rican culture by living with a local family and engaging in community service projects and afternoon cultural workshops. Travel for eco-adventure to the beautiful region of La Fortuna, at the base of the majestic Aren...
Travel to Costa Rica for a program rich in community service and eco-adventure. Experience the traditional town of Atenas, surrounded by verdant mountains. Immerse fully in the Costa Rican culture by living with a local family and engaging in community service projects and afternoon cultural workshops. Travel for eco-adventure to the beautiful region of La Fortuna, at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Trek through the rainforest to a breathtaking waterfall and go on a zipline canopy tour through the jungle. Perform trail work at a private reserve and see exotic wildlife such as sloths, howler monkeys, and toucans. Travel to Manuel Antonio beach on the Pacific coast for surf lessons, white water rafting, and hiking through the national park. Learn what sustainable tourism and eco-adv...
Program Highlights
Perform meaningful community service and make local friends.
Live with a homestay and enjoy homemade Costarican meals.
Participate in engaging and fun afternoon activities and sports such as soccer and a cooking class.
Travel to the highlights of exotic Costa Rica, from rainforests to beaches, and experience the eco adventure this country is known for!
Surf the waves in Manuel Antonio and hike the nature trails of the national park with its hidden beach coves and abundant wildlife.
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Quick Details
- Arenal, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- Summer
- Eco Tours
- Homestay
- Horseback Riding
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays See more
- American
- Canadian
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My son loved it!
August 19, 2025by: Z Frampton - United StatesProgram: Community Service & Eco AdventureMy 16 year old had the best time! He not only improved his Spanish but got lots of community service hours completed doing a variety of things in the local community. There was also lots of fun activities… highly recommend!
Wonderful experience
August 27, 2024by: Max MonroeProgram: Community Service & Eco AdventureI loved getting to experience the Tico (Costa Rican) culture firsthand and getting to eat all sorts of local foods. It was a wonderful experience to go around the town of Atenas and do community service, as well as benefiting the community. The directors were great;
Made so many friends
August 27, 2024by: Zach BaqueroProgram: Community Service & Eco AdventureI practiced Spanish a lot and I made so many friends. My homestay was awesome. I rose to the challenge of getting accustomed to being in a new place. My program director was great and she even threw a surprise birthday party for my roommate which was really sweet!
Program Details
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Locations
- Arenal, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Homestay
- Horseback Riding
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
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Travel to Costa Rica for a program rich in community service and eco-adventure. Experience the traditional town of Atenas, surrounded by verdant mountains. Immerse fully in the Costa Rican culture by living with a local family and engaging in community service projects and afternoon cultural workshops. Travel for eco-adventure to the beautiful region of La Fortuna, at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Trek through the rainforest to a breathtaking waterfall and go on a zipline canopy tour through the jungle. Perform trail work at a private reserve and see exotic wildlife such as sloths, howler monkeys, and toucans. Travel to Manuel Antonio beach on the Pacific coast for surf lessons, white water rafting, and hiking through the national park. Learn what sustainable tourism and eco-adv...
Arcos Journeys Abroad
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Ready to Learn More?
Travel to Costa Rica for a program rich in community service and eco-adventure. Experience the traditional town of Atenas, surrounded by verdant mountains. Immerse fully in the Costa Rican culture by living with a local family and engaging in community service projects and afternoon cultural workshops. Travel for eco-adventure to the beautiful region of La Fortuna, at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Trek through the rainforest to a breathtaking waterfall and go on a zipline canopy tour through the jungle. Perform trail work at a private reserve and see exotic wildlife such as sloths, howler monkeys, and toucans. Travel to Manuel Antonio beach on the Pacific coast for surf lessons, white water rafting, and hiking through the national park. Learn what sustainable tourism and eco-adv...
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