Day 1: Sunday, June 1st 2025
¡Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Today marked the group's first glimpse of the country. After a warm welcome and a delicious lunch, they headed straight to the cloud forests of Monteverde to meet their host families. The day ended with a cozy family dinner, an unforgettable start to their journey.
Day 2: Monday, June 2nd 2025
The started the day with an unforgettable canopy adventure through the treetops of Monteverde; home to one of the world's most diverse cloud forests! After the adrenaline rush, they enjoyed a special lunch to recharge before diving into their first day of Spanish classes.
Day 3: Tuesday, June 3rd 2025
Today's plans took an exciting turn with a guided tour through the fascinating process of making chocolate and coffee; two of Costa Rica’s most beloved exports. In Monteverde, where the cool climate and rich soil are ideal for growing high-quality beans and cacao, participants didn’t just observe, they rolled up their sleeves and joined in the hands-on experience.
Day 4: Wednesday, June 4th 2025
Today was a meaningful and impactful day for the group as they volunteered at Escuela de San Luis. They dedicated their time to cleaning and painting walls, making a positive difference in the school community. Incredible work by everyone involved!
Day 5: Thursday, June 5th, 2025
The group started the day with an exciting ziplining adventure through Monteverde’s cloud forest. After soaring through the trees, they enjoyed a special lunch to recharge before heading to their afternoon Spanish classes.
Day 6: Friday, June 6th, 2025
Today was their last day with their host families in Monteverde. At CPI, they got hands-on in a cooking class, learning how to make traditional empanadas — a popular Costa Rican snack filled with cheese, beans, meat, or chicken. After a delicious cooking session, the group set off for La Fortuna. What a full and fun day!
Day 7: Saturday, June 7th
Good morning! The group started the day with an adrenaline rush, rafting down a river. It was an exciting way to experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty. Afterward, they enjoyed a relaxing lunch and spent the afternoon soaking in the soothing hot springs of La Fortuna.
Day 8: Sunday, June 8th 2025
The adventure keeps going! Today they tried rappelling down a waterfall in San Carlos, La Fortuna — an unforgettable experience in one of Costa Rica’s most lush regions. Later, they traveled to Flamingo, Guanacaste, to enjoy the sun and sand by the beach.
Day 9: Monday, June 9th
After an action-packed weekend, the group returned to their Spanish classes. In the afternoon, they took surf lessons in Tamarindo — a famous surfing spot known for its consistent waves and vibrant surf culture. A perfect way to ride the Costa Rican coast!
Day 10: Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Following their morning lessons, the group went on a sunset cruise in Guanacaste. The sunsets here are stunning — with skies painted in brilliant hues of orange and pink, reflecting over the Pacific Ocean. Truly a magical way to end the day.
Day 11: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Another day of classes in the morning, followed by a visit to Margaritaville to relax on the beautiful Flamingo beach. The evening was special, with a group dinner to celebrate their experiences so far.
Day 12: Thursday, June 12th, 2025
It was volunteer day in Guanacaste! After a rewarding day giving back to the community, the group gathered for a farewell dinner — a perfect way to close volunteer unforgettable journey.
