Middle & High School Trips to Costa Rica
June 13 - 23, 2021 & August 7 - 17, 2021
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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Full immersion: homestay in the welcoming rural town of La Flor de Rio Cuarto & afternoon and evening social activities with community members
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Service opportunities: contribute to growing the local library and providing academic enrichment & English instruction at the local elementary school
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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, Sara Bembenek-Saborio and in-country chaperone & host mother Elena Saborio Gonzalez
Pricing & Registration Details
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Registration date: January 8, 2021
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Contact Sara at goticocostarica@gmail.com to request links for informational meetings on November 10, 11 or 12
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Trip fee: $2,800
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Fee includes: Roundtrip airfare from Madison, Wisconsin to San Jose, Costa Rica, 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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