25 Years & 25 Things we love about OBCR

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25 Years & 25 Things we love about OBCR

To celebrate 25 years since Outward Bound Costa Rica received their full charter from Outward Bound International, we’ve made a list of 25 things we love about OBCR! After 25 years, there is a lot to love about our organization.  1. Rafi One of the best things about coming to base is being greeted by […]

Week of August 1: Girl Scout Destinations Update

Time has flown by as our final Girl Scout group is half way through their journey. They have been scuba diving, beaching, and embracing the Pura Vida way of life. Click here for more information on this course! Girl Scout Destinations Sea Turtles, Service & Scuba Adventure Once on base the Girl Scouts had a […]

Week of July 25: Summer Courses 14-18 Update

Our last Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves group is out and experiencing Costa Rica’s natural wonders as they hike from our Eco Lodge and end their journey at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Alongside one other group who are embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle as they wrap up their courses. Summer Courses 14-18 Rainforest Trek, […]

Week of July 11: Girl Scout Destination Course & Summer Courses 14-18 Update

Our first Girl Scout Rainforest Trek, River & Reef group is out and experiencing Costa Rica’s natural wonders as they hike from our Eco Lodge and end their journey at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Alongside our other two groups who are embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle as they wrap up their courses. Girl Scout […]

Week of July 4: Girl Scout Destination Course Update

Our GS Sea Turtle, Service & Scuba Adventure group has almost concluded as the girls have obtained their NAUI diving certification and are headed to San San Pond Sak for sea turtle conservation work.  Girl Scout Destination Sea Turtles, Service & Scuba Adventure Once on base, the Girl Scouts had a peaceful night before quickly […]

Week of June 27: Summer 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update

Our Scuba, Sea Turtles, Service & Sloths, Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves, and Girl Scout Catching Waves groups are learning the pura vida way of life as they immerse themselves into the Costa Rican and Panamanian culture through new experiences.  Girl Scout Destination Catching Waves The group kicked off their Costa Rican adventure with a […]

Earth Day Every Day at Outward Bound Costa Rica

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 […]

5 reasons why people visit Costa Rica

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 […]

Alumni Guest Writer: The Day I Was Cacique

One of our Girl Scouts and Alumni Ambassadors, Mary Frost, gives an insight into what it feels like to be Cacique on course. A Cacique is the leader of a community, and each participant on our courses experience what it’s like to lead a group for a day. This is Mary’s story… The Day I Was […]

Girl Scouts Destinations Update- July 30th

Today marks our final update for our summer Girl Scouts Destinations programs! It has been a fun-filled season of exciting activities, newly developed friendships, and creating lifetime memories with Outward Bound Costa Rica. We would like to thank all of our Girl Scouts participants for an awesome experience and helping us to have another successful summer with our […]

Tell Us About Talamanca!

A much loved and must see part of Costa Rica is the Talamanca region. Talamanca is one of the most bio-diverse regions in all of Costa Rica, displaying a large number of native plant species and wildlife that lures nature lovers from all over the world for a visit. Some spectacular sights that can be […]

Scouting Out Pavones

Costa Rican surfing has, at times, become a victim of its own success. Once sleepy and undeveloped towns have quickly turned into major population centers complete with every modern convenience and every modern scourge. One of the most attractive and spectacular allures of traveling to surf (especially so in Costa Rica) is the idea that […]