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GreenTico Travel: Service Learning in Costa Rica

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2018Year established

Program Overview

Deep in the hills of Palmichal de Acosta, just an hour from San José, you’ll find something rare: a rural community rooted in tradition, committed to sustainability, and ready to welcome you like family.

This eight-day Costa Rican itinerary balances community-led conservation, cultural exchange, and iconic natural adventure into an immersive educational experience. Based out of an eco-lodge in Palmichal, participants engage directly with local hosts through watershed stewardship projects, coff...

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Program Highlights

Non-Commercialized Community: Based in Palmichal de Acosta, an authentic rural mountain town where students stay at a community eco-lodge.
Vital Watershed Project: Hands-on conservation work in a reserve that provides clean drinking water to over 40,000 local residents.
Direct Farmer Connections: Hands-on coffee harvesting and economic learning directly from local farmers.
High School Exchange: Direct peer-to-peer connection and language exchange with local Costa Rican high school students.
Cultural Workshops: Interactive local experiences like tortilla-making, traditional dance, and wood-fired farm dining.

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Costa Rica

Types & Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Birdwatching
  • Cooking
  • Dancing

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Associate degree
  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application
  • Deposit
  • Travel Insurance

Age Requirement

18+

Starts At

  • 8 days: $1,950

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