Happy Guanacaste Day from Costa Rica! Last Friday students were heading to the Lopez house to prepare homemade sugar cane using the traditional trapiche and getting a taste of sweet pure sugar. After a brief sugar rush, students were eager to hike just a short distance up the mountain to a beautiful gushing 80 foot waterfall! […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay started on the trail Sunday heading only a few feet away to our local reserve where they geared up to complete their first service project. During the service project students teamed together as they shoveled and raked away scattered debris throughout the trails while learning about the importance of preserving the […]
Last week, students rounded out their July 4th weekend rappelling down the rushing waterfall and headed to the last homestay of their hike at the Hernan residence overlooking the beautiful Rio Savegre. During one students reflection after the hike he described his overall best memory of the course saying, “Arriving at the homestay after a […]
Hola! The students left the rainforest base early Monday morning with instructors Zach and Danny to start the their rugged trek through Cruce Tonito. The heavy rain made good use of their hiking equipment as students trudged through the challenging conditions and bonded together as they set up camp for their first stay under the […]
Hola! When we last left off, students had made the trek to the Lopez family homestay where they got a first-hand lesson on how to harvest pure Costa Rican sugarcane and turn it into candy using the traditional Trapiche tool, cauldrons, molds and a lot of hard work. After getting their fill, they spent their […]
This Saturday, our first batch of Summer Expedition students were greeted with the exhilaration of the World Cup as the small airport pickup area came alive with Ticos celebrating the unprecedented win of Costa Rica versus Uraguay. Upon arrival to the rainforest base students were welcomed by local instructors Diego and Danny and descended down […]
Dear future Outward Bound Costa Rica Adventurers: You may know that inherent to international travel is intercultural experience. However, you may not know that Outward Bound Costa Rica deliberately integrates customized cross-cultural experiences into each course in order to enhance the global competence of its students long after they leave the country. Not only do […]
Homestays are a big part of our programs down here at CRROBS. We have great relationships with the families, and the students love their interactions with these Ticos. One of our families, Parra Mora, is welcoming our Colegio Europeo students today in a place called Ranchos Tinamú. (description below is translated from the Authentic Tourism […]
We know ’em. We love ’em. We learn from ’em. We laugh with ’em. They are the Lopez’s. Almost every CRROBS student that hikes through parts of Costa Rica’s jungle has been lucky enough to pass through the homestay (what is a homestay?) of this 20-person immediate family’s village in Piedras Blancas (just north of […]
Join OBCR and HIOBS on an unforgettable journey through Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests.. This immersive expedition combines rugged jungle trekking, stunning waterfalls, and vibrant wildlife with the thrill of surfing on world-famous beaches. Hike through lush valleys and winding rivers, while contributing to local conservation efforts. Experience the Pura Vida lifestyle firsthand through adventure, culture, and community, all in one incredible trip.
Why You Should Learn Spanish in Costa Rica Have you always dreamed of learning Spanish? What better place than Costa Rica, a beautiful country with rich culture and history, to learn Spanish? Immersing yourself in the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture is the best way to learn Spanish naturally and effectively. Total immersion Living […]
OUR APPROACH PEOPLE, PLACE & PROCESS Educational Model OUR IMPACT OUR APPROACH “We are all better than we know. If only we can be brought to realise this, we may never again be prepared to settle for anything else.” – Kurt Hahn, original founder Outward Bound Our Mission Outward Bound Costa Rica is committed to […]
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. Many students don’t want to miss out on their full university experience and have made the decision to defer their admission for this year. We take a look at the […]
Become a professional of the Outdoor Industry by earning internationally-recognized certifications with OBCR and HIOBS. All while hiking, rafting, and rappelling your way through off-the-grid regions of Costa Rica and Panama. Top graduates of this program may be offered a paid internship as a Field Intern for the following semester course and have a chance to become a part of the OBCR family all while having a foot in the International Outdoor Industry.
Outward Bound Costa Rica — COVID-19 Update As of June 13, 2022 Entry to Costa Rica has been permitted by ALL countries worldwide since November 1, 2020. We are confident that our programs will NOT be canceled or impacted due to COVID-19 as Costa Rica’s government cannot afford to completely close off their economy and […]