excursions

Excursion included in: 2-Week June, Summer 2, 2-Week July
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Optional Excursions!

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of optional excursions at an additional expense. Some excursions are offered during the day on Fridays, when students do not have classes, in which case students depart Heredia in the morning and return to their homestay in the evening. Examples of past Friday excursions include an all-inclusive tour through the Veragua rainforest and a 3-in-one tour to the Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, and Doka Coffee Estate.

There are also optional activities during the weekend excursions that students can choose to add to their schedule, including ziplining in the Monteverde rainforest, surfing and sunset catamaran tours at the Tamarindo beach, and Canyoning and Waterfall Rappel at the Arenal Volcano. All tours and activities include transportation and entrance fees, instruction from guides, and food and refreshments if the tour occurs during mealtimes. LPI directors will accompany students on any optional excursions and activities and will make sure that at least one director stays with any students who choose not to go

Excursion included in: 2-Week June
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Tamarindo (June Session Only)

On the Tamarindo excursion you will sail through the mangrove canals of Las Baulas National Marine Park and witness the magical beauty of the region's flora and fauna. Along with howler monkeys, iguanas and a variety of birds, this beautiful park provides a refuge for Leatherback sea turtles nesting from November until March. Tamarindo is located in the Northwest Pacific coast in the province of Guanacaste and surrounded by national parks to the north and south and magnificent mountains to the east. Students will be able to bask in the sunlight on white sand beaches, swim in the crystal clear waters, and participate in a number of optional tours such as kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, or horseback riding.

Excursion included in:
Monteverde Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Spanish Language Immersion
Monteverde Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Spanish Language Immersion
Canopy Tour
Monteverde Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Spanish Language Immersion
Canopy Tour
Monteverde Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Spanish Language Immersion
Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Spanish Language Immersion
Cloud Forest Reserve
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Monteverde

Located in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica, Monteverde (translated as “Green Mountain”) hosts the most well-known Biological Cloud Forest Preserve in Costa Rica. It is incredibly rich in biodiversity, representing more than 2,000 species of plants, 400 species of birds and 100 different species of mammals within its 26,000 acres. Hiking, bird watching and horseback riding are just a few of the popular activities here. Visitors rarely opt to miss out on the highest canopy tour in all of Costa Rica—swinging through the forest on cables 130 feet above the ground!

Excursion included in:
Arenal Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Excursion Spanish Language Immersion
Arenal Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Excursion Spanish Language Immersion
La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Excursion Spanish Language Immersion
Canyoning Tour
Arenal Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Excursion Spanish Language Immersion
Canyoning Tour
Arenal Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Excursion Spanish Language Immersion
Arenal Costa Rica High School Study Abroad Excursion Spanish Language Immersion
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Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano is located near the agricultural community of La Fortuna, where it dominates the village landscape. From the thermal springs, whose waters are heated by the volcano itself, it is possible to catch a glimpse of glowing hot boulders descending from the volcano. Other activities in the area include horseback riding, hiking and canopy tours.

Excursion included in: Summer 2, 2-Week July
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Manuel Antonio (July Sessions Only)

Situated on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, the charming town of Dominical attracts beach lovers and surfers alike. More authentic than other developed coastal cities, Dominical has a small, beach town feel while offering its visitors resort-quality amenities and activities ranging from surf lessons to swimming to relaxing on the beach. Manuel Antonio, one of the country's most renowned national parks, teems with wildlife including squirrel monkeys, iguanas and sloths. The lush tropical forest, white sand beaches and clear ocean waters make a trip to the park a truly unique experience.