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
March 27, 2023
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OBCR’s First-Ever Impact Report is Here
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
December 16, 2022
Alumni Stories: Meet our Fall Residential Semester Group
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
December 15, 2022
‘Art inspires inclusivity, liberation & self-expression’ – Reserva Indigena Boruca
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
December 12, 2022
Costa Rican Cuisine: Hosting A Costa Rican-Themed Dinner Party
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
December 1, 2022
How to Make Panamanian Johnny Cakes at Home
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
October 31, 2022
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 back at their experiences and what they achieved during their semester abroad. On arrival to Costa Rica, the students had a tour of the rainforest reserve that
OBCR’s Incredible Interns – Anne-Marie & Danny!
DesignIntern
October 6, 2021
We catch up with Anne-Marie and Danny as they come to the end of their summer internships with OBCR. The funny thing is, we couldn’t be more different. Danny consistently starts his days off with coffee (he likes to say that his first cup is like a warm hug). I can’t function
A Summer of Sun, Scuba, Surf & Service
Outward Bound Costa Rica
September 8, 2021
This year, we welcomed back students to Costa Rica and Panama on our summer courses for teens and programs for adults! Between June and August, they completed an incredible 635.5 hours volunteering, earned 75 certifications, and made countless memories! Each one of our courses were adjusted for COVID-19 to help ensure the health
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 always recited that in my life and this held true for OBCR.” Coast to Coast Expedition Alum, Hunter, tell us all about his experience returning to Costa
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 Expedition! These students were the first to complete one of our COVID-19 adjusted semester programs in Costa Rica and Panama. We take a look back at their
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 about this job because I had always loved the outdoors and that’s why I studied Ecological Tourism at Universidad de Costa Rica. Being able to work at
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 in Costa Rica or Panama. OBCR sends out a full packing list to all participants that has been tailored specifically to their course, but below we’ve chosen