What are you doing for Earth Day? And what are you doing for the earth every day? Conservation is the act of protecting earth’s natural resources for current and future generations. We spend our days surfing, scuba diving, whitewater rafting (and much more!) on experiential education courses, utilizing the tropical rivers, reefs, and rainforests of […]
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 […]
Sisters on the Fly (SOTF), the largest Women’s Outdoor Adventure group in the country, joined us for an incredible 8-day Group Program hike through the lush mountainous area far from the tourist route. SOTF spent their first night on our rainforest base near San Jose, and the next morning, began their trek in the southwest […]
On a walk along the beach at dawn, the faint outline of hundreds of sea turtles comes into view. The turtles drag their heavy bodies up the sand, dig nests, lay eggs, and then return to the sea. This is the beginning of the arribada. An arribada, which is Spanish for arrival, is the mass nesting […]
Costa Rica is a country with a huge amount of tourism, especially ecotourism. Ecotourism is considered a low-impact form of tourism where those visiting a country explore natural areas that are often fragile. This interesting article talks about how a community in rural Bolivia is using ecotourism to sustain their way of life while enlightening […]
We are well aware of all Costa Rica has to offer and are especially fond of all its fresh fruits and vegetables! Here is an article that sheds light on the eating practices of Costa Ricans and how buying fresh produce is more economical in this country than purchasing processed foods. On course with Outward […]