Q&A with Coast to Coast Expedition Alum Hunter McDavid
“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
July 14, 2021
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Coast to Coast Spring Semester: “Keep an open mind and always expect the unexpected”
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
May 19, 2021
From The Eyes of an OBCR Instructor: Nany’s Story
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
May 12, 2021
Top 10 items to pack for an OBCR Adventure
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
April 29, 2021
Celebrating Earth Day 2021 in Costa Rica
With the theme of this year’s Earth Day being ‘Restore Our Earth’, we wanted to celebrate the positive impact our participants have on the environment
April 19, 2021
Earning Academic Credit and Using My 529 College Plan with OBCR
Every spring and fall, we have three options for students looking to earn academic credit on a gap year or semester abroad. Our 65-day Outdoor
April 14, 2021
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March 27, 2023
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.
OBCR’s First-Ever Impact Report is Here
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 16, 2022
We are thrilled to announce that our first-ever impact report is now live! As we close out 2022 in our 25th year as an Outward Bound school, OBCR extends a big thank you to our team members and partners for their work this year. Together, we have made a huge impact in
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 (18 ~ Florida), Anneke Smeenk (18 ~ New York), Katherine Marriott (18 ~ New York), Duncan O’Connell (18 ~ Arizona), and Nadia McCollister (18 ~ Vermont) Anneke,
‘Art inspires inclusivity, liberation & self-expression’ – Reserva Indigena Boruca
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 12, 2022
OBCR’s Natalia shares teachings from her time exploring the Boruca Indigenous Community with our Residential Gap Semester Program. Keeping indigenous cultures alive is a challenge in today’s westernized world. That’s one of the many reasons why OBCR integrated the Indigenous Art & Culture module into our Residential Gap Semester and it is
Costa Rican Cuisine: Hosting A Costa Rican-Themed Dinner Party
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 1, 2022
Food is the lifeblood of many cultures, and Costa Rica is no exception. Sarah Beaman, a Girl Scout from California, recently joined us and was deeply impacted by Costa Rican culture through its cuisine – so much so that she returned home and held a Costa Rican-themed dinner party for her Girl
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 your lucky day. I recently had the opportunity to learn how to make Johnny Cakes from scratch with Doña Valencia and Doña Graciela, two women in an
Staff Stories: Daniel Jimenez reflects on 23 years with OBCR
CommDirector
October 11, 2022
When did you join OBCR? It seems like yesterday! I joined the organization on October 26, 1999. So, I am actually about to reach my 23rd year with OBCR. Can you tell us about how you first started with the organization? Before OBCR, I was working on my family farm. OBCR needed