The Natural Wonders group learned more about the town of Grecia by completing a 12 question scavenger hunt. The winners earned ice cream sundaes, but everyone had fun using their Spanish to discover the answers. Tonight the group has a farewell party in Grecia before their last weekend of travel in Costa Rica. Read More

The ECI students had a great time visiting local classrooms at Nuevo Millenio in Costa Rica. They got to tour the campus, sit in on both English and Spanish classes, and made friends with the local students. The group has been learning a lot and gaining confidence in using their Spanish in everyday conversation. Read More

The Natural Wonders group enjoyed an exciting weekend in Monteverde, where they visited the Cloud Forest. The group enjoyed a hike across the hanging bridges despite the rain. They visited a beautiful butterfly garden and took a 10K horseback by Lake Arenal. They finished the day with relaxing in the local hot springs. Read More

The group is getting to know the local food and customs of their new friends in Costa Rica. They participated in a cooking class and learned how to make an authentic local meal. The group enjoyed a family game night. They also visited a local women’s cooperative that helps local women lift themselves out of poverty. This weekend the group visits the beautiful Cloud Forest! Read More

The Natural Wonders group learned about the history behind Costa Rica’s colorfully painted coffee carts in a visit to the town of Sarchi. The students painted their own miniature version of a coffee cart wheel. They played a fun game of indoor soccer, and enjoyed other group activities at a local sports center. Read More

Gina shares her first blog from Grecia, Costa Rica. The students began their trip with an exciting ziplining activity through the canopy of the Rainforest. It was the perfect start to their adventure abroad. On Monday, the group took a walking tour of Grecia, ate local food at the open-air market, and had their first afternoon of Spanish classes. Read More

The introductory blog post for the Natural Wonders Costa Rica program chaperone, Gina Calescibetta. Gina has been a chaperone for the past six years, and has lived in Grecia. She shares some advice and some of her enthusiasm for Costa Rica and the adventure that awaits you this summer. Read More