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
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 their carbon footprint. Sustainability has become an important factor for those who are considering where to take their vacation, and Costa Rica has emerged as one of
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 DofE Award is an internationally recognized program designed to encourage young people to develop positive skills and lifestyle habits. To achieve DofE Bronze, you must complete four
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 abroad this year. At the top of every list of Travel Trends for 2020, one prediction crops up time and time again: Sustainable Travel. As the effects
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 to the Outward Bound Costa Rica rainforest base ready for their Sea Turtle Retreat. After getting to know each other and preparing their kit for course, the
OB to PC: My Journey from Outward Bound into Peace Corps
DesignIntern
December 12, 2019
Heather gardening with her host mom in Cambodia I’m writing this article from underneath my mosquito net, blanketed by the afternoon heat, in a small but oh-so-beautiful village in Cambodia. Looking back on the past several years of my life, I still find it a bit crazy that I’m sitting here as
Hasta Luego to our Fall Coast to Coast Students!
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 12, 2019
Our Fall Coast to Coast Semester Students have completed their epic hike from one side of Costa Rica to the other! Prior to their hiking phase, the group spent a week in Panama gaining their NAUI scuba certification and exploring the islands of Bocas del Toro. During the scuba course, they managed
Special Offer: Free 6-month Subscription to Nomadik
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 11, 2019
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