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Welcome to La Pura Vida! Upon arrival, you are quickly struck by this small country’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people. Whether you are building a home with Urbarium or running a day camp for the children of La Carpio, you are sure to develop strong connections and have a significant influence on the communities you will be supporting. Complement your volunteering with exciting adventur...

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Program Highlights

Zip-line and hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Whitewater raft thrilling rapids on the Pacuare River.

Snorkel near Las Catalinas Islands.

Experience waterfall rappelling & canyoning by Arenal Volcano.

Relax in all 25 thermal water pools at Baldi Hot Springs.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Caving & Spelunking
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
Focus Areas:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Caving & Spelunking
  • Cooking
  • Dancing

Availability

Years Offered: 2026

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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Welcome to La Pura Vida! Upon arrival, you are quickly struck by this small country’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people. Whether you are building a home with Urbarium or running a day camp for the children of La Carpio, you are sure to develop strong connections and have a significant influence on the communities you will be supporting. Complement your volunteering with exciting adventure activities like learning to surf and zip-lining over the forest canopy, you will return home with a love for all things Costa Rican. This program is available to students completing grades 8, 9, 10,11,12 (ages 14-18 years old). Participants can join us for 14 days or 21 days.

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