Costa Rica may be small, but this sun-drenched Central American country holds more than 5% of the world’s diversity. Compared to other countries around the globe, it boasts more national parks per square meter. It’s home to important nesting sites for endangered turtles and has both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. Complementing these landscapes are mountains, where coffee is grown, and active volcanoes.

Discover and experience the highlights of Costa Rica through our comprehensive gap year. This program has been developed to let you immerse in the country’s amazing beauty. Spend time in our ‘jungle surf camp’ on the Nicoya Peninsula, found on the northwest Pacific coast. Here, you’ll assist in environmental community projects involving forests and turtles; surf at a top surfing destination; and learn Spanish from local people. Afterward, you’ll head inland for a cloud forest adventure.

Sounds fun? Join us in this varied, full-on, and exciting gap year experience!

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