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Alumni Stories: Meet our Fall Residential Semester Group
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 15, 2022
Meet our Fall 2022 Residential Gap Semester group as they get together to reflect on their 65-day adventure in Costa Rica and Panama… Trenton Mayberry
How to Make Panamanian Johnny Cakes at Home
Outward Bound Costa Rica
October 31, 2022
If you’ve been on course with us in Panama, you know what Johnny Cakes are! If you’ve been missing the versatile little bread roll, it’s
Sea Turtles in Costa Rica: OBCR’s Winter Retreat
Outward Bound Costa Rica
January 7, 2022
This winter, we welcomed two amazing groups to work alongside sea turtle conservationists in Costa Rica! With specialized COVID-19 adjustments in place, we are happy
Fall Semester with Coast to Coast Expedition & Outdoor Leader Semester
Outward Bound Costa Rica
November 30, 2021
This fall, our Coast to Coast Expedition & Outdoor Leader Semester groups hiked, rafted, dived, rappelled, and surfed across Costa Rica & Panama! We look
Q&A with Coast to Coast Expedition Alum Hunter McDavid
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 14, 2021
“Coming back to Costa Rica the second time really showed me that you never have to say goodbye, it’s always a ‘see you later’. I’ve
Coast to Coast Spring Semester: “Keep an open mind and always expect the unexpected”
Outward Bound Costa Rica
May 19, 2021
This month, we said adiós to a group of young adults that we have seen thrive over the course of their 85-day Coast to Coast
From The Eyes of an OBCR Instructor: Nany’s Story
DesignIntern
May 12, 2021
From the moment I walked into our rainforest base two years ago, I knew that I would love working at OBCR. I was SO excited
Top 10 items to pack for an OBCR Adventure
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 29, 2021
As we get ready for our busy summer season, we wanted share just some of the key items that we recommend packing for your adventure
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
Developing OBCR Skills During Social Distancing
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April 20, 2020
OBCR staff have been making the most of their free time in isolation together by brushing up on their outdoor and teambuilding skills. The OBCR
Tips for Sustainable Travel: How to explore the world and leave a lighter footprint
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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
Sustainable Travel in Costa Rica
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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
Special Offer: Free 6-month Subscription to Nomadik
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 11, 2019
Sign up for a OBCR Summer 2020 Open Enrollment courses and get premium gear delivered to your door. Enroll and submit an early deposit for
Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Outdoor Gear 2019
DesignIntern
November 20, 2019
Looking for a gift for the adventurer in your life? Our gear-obsessed intern, Sushi, has got you covered! Here are her favorite pieces for outdoor
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