How to Take a Gap Year during COVID-19
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 2, 2020
Following the impact of COVID-19, we’ve seen a surge in interest in our gap year programs as an alternative to the virtual classroom this fall.
How to Take a Gap Year during COVID-19
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OBCR Stands with Black Lives Matter
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 11, 2020
It’s time for us to start moving the needle within our own industry. This is how…
Brick by Brick: Helping the Environment at Home
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 2, 2020
OBCR’s Louise shows us how to build ecobricks Being in isolation at our rainforest base has provided OBCR staff with some extra time to start
Meet Petra: Polyglot, Sustainability Advocate, and Gender Equality Champion
Outward Bound Costa Rica
May 26, 2020
We ask our Partnerships & Enrollment Manager, Petra, about where her passion for gender equality and education comes from and her experience working in sustainable
“There are some places that you simply have to hike to in order to fully experience.”
DesignIntern
May 4, 2020
In a time such as this, where going outside in some places is not an option, it’s almost hard to believe that, just a short
5 Costa Rican Recipes That You Can Make at Home
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 29, 2020
Many OBCR students who come on course with us have the opportunity to learn traditional recipes at homestays with Costa Rican families. We have picked
Girl Scout Destinations: Sea Turtles, Service, and Stories to Last a Lifetime
DesignIntern
February 27, 2020
Girl Scout Alumna, Samantha Kenney, shares her story of a trip of a lifetime with Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Service Challenge. I dodge left. I
Tips for Sustainable Travel: How to explore the world and leave a lighter footprint
MarketingManager
February 13, 2020
Our blog published last month, ‘Sustainable Travel in Costa Rica’, discussed how travelers are on the lookout for ways to explore the world while minimizing
First group from Mexico to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award with OBCR
Outward Bound Costa Rica
February 10, 2020
This January, OBCR hosted the first group from Mexico to complete their training and practice expeditions for their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Bronze Award. The
Sustainable Travel in Costa Rica
MarketingManager
January 20, 2020
It is not surprising, given recent headlines, that the planet’s climate crisis is at the forefront of many people’s minds as they look to travel
Girl Scout Destinations: Sea Turtle Retreat Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
January 2, 2020
Girl Scouts from all over the United States have been helping protect endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica! On December 27, 29 Girl Scouts arrived
5 reasons why people visit Costa Rica
Outward Bound Costa Rica
May 13, 2019
There are so many wonderful reasons to visit the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Here are a few from the OBCR crew! 1. The People
Reflecting on our Time with 2019 Participants from Vanoutdoors Society
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 29, 2019
What a treat it was to welcome 5 participants from Vanoutdoors Society here in Costa Rica for a recent custom-made adventure! With our two OBCR
Through the Eyes of a Local
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 3, 2019
Homestays offer an experience that no hotel or hostel will match. They give you a chance to fully immerse yourself with the local people and
Why you should Unplug Yourself and Hike the Hills of Costa Rica
Outward Bound Costa Rica
March 14, 2019
Raw adventure. A challenge. An escape from city life. These are the reasons I left my life in Madrid behind to move to Costa Rica.
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