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 out some of our favorites for you to try at home! 1. Tortillas There is nothing quite like a homemade corn tortilla, either on the side of some tasty Gallo […]
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 a Peace Corps […]
Summer is more than halfway over — how crazy is that?! Our students have been soaking up every last second in Costa Rica and Panama. Read on to find out what each group has been doing this week! Girl Scout Destinations Service Challenge (Session #4) Our SC group kicked off their time in Costa Rica […]
Miss last week’s adventures? No worries. Check them out here. Read on to see what our students have been up to this week! (Hint: some really awesome stuff.) Summer Courses 14-18 Service, Hike & Homestay (Session #3) Our five SHH guys headed into the dense reserve behind our base on Sunday morning for their first […]
We’re so proud of our participants this week for embracing the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. They’ve been fully immersed in the culture of Costa Rica and Panama, building relationships with locals, fellow coursemates, and instructors, and gaining lifelong skills. Check out each group’s latest adventures below! Summer Courses 14-18 Caribbean Scuba & Service (Session #2) Last […]
We’ve been making memories to last a lifetime this week! Our students are exploring the tropical rivers, reefs, and rainforests all over Costa Rica and Panama. They’ve been surfing, cleaning up beaches, tasting local foods, touring historical sites, practicing English with school children, getting scuba certified, and so much more. Most importantly, they’re learning tons […]
We’re thrilled to have FIVE new groups join us this week! Our students and instructors set off to different parts of Costa Rica and Panama and have been scuba diving, surfing, hiking, releasing baby sea turtles, wakeboarding, and more. Check out what each group has been doing below! Summer Courses 14-18 Caribbean Scuba and Service (Session #1) […]
And so the adventure begins! We had our first arrivals of the summer this past weekend, and the Girl Scouts have been having a blast kicking off high season in Costa Rica and Panama. Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure (Session #1) On Sunday, the group headed out bright and early to the indigenous community of […]
In 1996, 560 million tourists ventured abroad. By 2017 this number had more than doubled to more than 1.3 billion, just under 20% of the world’s population! Travel has become an important part of modern day life. It has become much cheaper, easier and faster. Each year there are a number of different travel trends that […]
There are so many wonderful reasons to visit the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Here are a few from the OBCR crew! 1. The People Often referred to as ‘Ticos’, they are friendly, polite, and have mastered the art of joy. They approach life with a patient attitude and play a huge importance on family […]
Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming eleven students and two chaperones from Colorado College here in Costa Rica to join two of our instructors for a custom-made adventure. Although it was originally meant to be a week-long course, an inclement blizzard in Colorado had other plans and delayed the group’s arrival by three days. […]
What a treat it was to welcome 5 participants from Vanoutdoors Society here in Costa Rica for a recent custom-made adventure! With our two OBCR instructors, Joshua and Mauren, this dynamic group set off for 9 days full of exciting, new, and challenging experiences. From exploring the beautiful Irazu Volcano to volunteering at a local […]
Homestays offer an experience that no hotel or hostel will match. They give you a chance to fully immerse yourself with the local people and provide an opportunity to see a unique way of life through the eyes of a local and take a glimpse at the diverse culture that a country can offer. […]
Raw adventure. A challenge. An escape from city life. These are the reasons I left my life in Madrid behind to move to Costa Rica. In early October 2018, I was looking for something that combined my passion for business with my love for the outdoors. At first it seemed like an impossible opportunity to […]
Three weeks ago, 34 students from The European School in Heredia, Costa Rica, 6 instructors and 1 office staff member from OBCR, embarked on an unbelievable adventure through the Costa Rican rainforest. They camped under the stars for two nights, and stayed in four different homestays. On their hike through the jungle, they learned about […]