Online, published student fees are valid through July 31, 2023 enrollment for travel in 2024.
Contact Interact to begin planning, or to receive preliminary details for fall enrollment 2024 and 2025.
DAY ONE - Costa Rica Arrival
Welcome to nature's wonderland. With over a
quarter of its territory enjoying protection in the
ever-growing network of national parks and
reserves, Costa Rica is proud to share its unique
natural heritage with you.
Interact's foreign representative will meet you in the airport lobby.
Transfer to Rancho Lodge or host family.
MIDDLE CLASS HOST FAMILIES
live in the countryside community of La Guacima. When La Guacima homestay reaches capacity,
groups are placed with families in Guadalupe or Escazu. Regardless, all families are monitored and
continually evaluated. Everyone speaks Spanish in the home. Students normally share with one other
group member of the same general language ability.
DAY TWO - Coffee & Crafts
Experience the original Cafe Britt or Doka coffee tour. You'll be immersed in a
colorful journey through their working plantation and roastery. Learn how experts taste or 'cup'
coffee to identify and grade the characteristics that qualify a gourmet coffee. Then, browse their
factory store and gift shop. Later, visit a popular craft center. Enjoy shopping for
traditional hand-painted oxcarts and souvenirs.
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DAY THREE - SOMOS humanitarian 
Participate in our exclusive SOMOS humanitarian total experience. You'll receive a list of the most needed items and visit a local 'super', where you'll have an opportunity to
purchase those supplies (budget $15 each). Complete your SOMOS experience as you interact with the children while painting, gardening, etc. Later, have
fun learning to salsa.
DAY FOUR - Tortuguero National Park
Drive through spectacular scenery on your way to Matina. Board the riverboat for
a journey through the canals sheltered in the jungle of the rain forest. Arrival
Tortuguero National Park, one of the most exotic regions in the world and home to
various species of sea turtles. All meals are included.
DAY FIVE - Tortuguero National Park
Today's excursion includes hiking and boat trips. Explore the smaller canals and get closer to
nature. The wildlife here is rich and diverse with unusually large populations of monkeys, birds and
fish. Visit the little village of Tortuguero. All meals are included.
DAY SIX - Optional Zip-Line
Depart by boat to Matina. Consider a popular option to Hacienda Pozo Azul, a 400 acre, protected
forest where 12 cables and 14 platforms have been installed. This canopy ride has double cable in each
zip line. The tour ends with a spectacular 330 ft. line that crosses the Sarapiqui River Canyon,
landing right by the reception building.
DAY SEVEN - Manuel Antonio National Park
Enjoy a panoramic drive along the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park. Explore the walking trails, with tons of wildlife, and then spend the afternoon at a beautiful white-sand beach. Cool off and swim, or just lie on the beach and soak-in the scenery.
DAY EIGHT - Return to United States
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MIDWEEK DEPARTURES
8 days/7 nights |
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NIGHTS
Rancho Lodge or Homestay
Tortuguero
Rancho Lodge |
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MEALS
All meals are included
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