Episcopal Collegiate School
Jun 6, 2026 – Jun 16, 2026
Key Information
This is Costa Rica
Discover Costa Rica like never before! Begin your journey with a warm homestay in Sitio de Mata, dive into interactive Spanish lessons, and give back through meaningful community service with local and Indigenous families. Then, crank up the adventure with canyoning down waterfalls, rafting the world-famous Pacuare River, soaring through the rainforest canopy on ziplines, and testing your courage on a Tarzan Swing. Along the way, you’ll savor delicious meals, connect deeply with Costa Rican culture, and celebrate pura vida with new friends. This trip is the ultimate blend of cultural immersion, service, and adrenaline-filled adventure.
June 6
Welcome to Costa Rica! Today we’ll be traveling to Sitio de Mata, a small community just outside of Turrialba
June 7
On Day 2, we’ll learn about coffee cultivation and its impact on Costa Rica.
June 8
An adventure day canyoning in Sitio de Mata followed by a naturalist presentation.
June 9
We’ll visit a cacao farm and learn the important agriculural history
June 10
Community service, mixed with a cultural dance lesson and cooking classes!
June 11
Rafting the world famous Pacuare River to an eco-lodge
June 12
Today is an adventure day at the lodge with ziplining, waterfalls and a Tarzan Swing
June 13
This is an amazing day of whitewater and you’ll see why the Pacuare is considered a top ten river in the world.
June 14
Visit the La Fortuna waterfall and learn about organic agriculture at Finca Don Juan
June 15
After a jam packed week, we’ll travel back to San Jose
June 16
Today we’ll drive you to the airport with luggage full of memories and a lot of Pura Vida!
