Safety first, experience second. Go Tico! focuses on small-group travel to less-visited, nature-based destinations. Feel safe in your social bubble while still enjoying the travel experience of a lifetime! A vast majority of all Go Tico! travel takes place in the Rio Cuarto region, which has experienced minor impact from the pandemic. Learn specific information about U.S. traveler requirements during COVID here.
Middle & High School Trips to Costa Rica
August 7 - 17, 2021
Best international summer camp ever! Volunteering, language & cultural immersion and regional tourism: Go Tico!'s summer service & intercultural trip has everything you would look for in a Middle or High school educational travel experience to Costa Rica: a perfect balance of community integration in a rural town and "tourist" time, this summer's trip offers:
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Cultural & Language immersion: reside in the welcoming rural town of La Flor de Rio Cuarto, engaging in social activities with local kids and community members in Spanish
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Service opportunities: contribute to growing the local library and providing academic enrichment & English conversation practice with local students
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Regional tourism: hiking at Juan Castro Blanco National Park, stay at thermal waters, swimming, & local industry tour
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Local hosts: entire trip is hosted by Go Tico! co-directors Johel Saborio Gonzalez and Sara Bembenek-Saborio
Pricing & Registration Details
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Registration date: July 10, 2021
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Trip fee: $2,800
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Fee includes: All meals and accommodations, all entrance fees for activities & parks, in-country transportation
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Additional costs: travel insurance for trip duration (Recommended: AIG Travelguard)
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to San Jose, Costa Rica
Overnight stay in cabins at Thermal Waters, Rest & Relax
Day 2: Travel to Community
Meet homestay families, walking tour of your home away from home, La Flor de Rio Cuarto, community night ice breaker activity
Day 3, 4, 6, 7: Service Project in Community
Teach daytime academic enrichment classes at local elementary school and coordinate afternoon time activities for local students, evening community events
Day 5: Industry Tour & Animal Refuge Visit
Guided tour and tasting of the best pineapple ever, viewing and feeding Costa Rican rescued wildlife
Day 8, 9: Travel to Juan Castro Blanco National Park
Overnight stay in park side lodging, hiking in park
Day 10: Last day in Community, Travel home!
Farewell potluck and departure
