Catching Waves #1 The Catching Waves Session #1 Girl Scouts successfully completed their ten-day course this past weekend! We are happy to report that every one of the girls was able to stand up on their boards and only continued to improve in their last two days in Guanacaste. The Girls Scouts got a lot […]
Our first Girl Scout Destinations participants arrived to our rainforest base this past weekend and have already begun exploring Costa Rica and Panama. Read on to see what exciting adventures these Girl Scouts have been up to. Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure #1 The nine Girl Scouts on Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure #1 traveled […]
Every summer, Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) welcomes several new staff members to assist during our high season on and off course. We are thrilled to have such a talented group of young interns joining the team in the Communications Office and in the field as Instructor Interns! ¡Bienvenidos a todos! Communications and Marketing Intern Cindy Dzib […]
The Caribbean coast of Panama hosts hundreds of mother sea turtles during nesting seasons, which occur during the months of March through July. The five different species that nest on the beaches of Panama are the Hawksbill, Loggerhead, Green, Olive Ridley, and Leatherback sea turtles. Of the five species, the leatherback sea turtle is not […]
Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is a world-renowned surf destination for many reasons. Whether you are looking to hone your skills with a challenging new break or have never even touched a surfboard before, when you surf with Outward Bound Costa Rica you will discover why Costa Rica is so famous for this popular pastime. Here are seven reasons […]
[youtube link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T38v4TGoiNA”] Our 2015 Outward Bound Summer Expeditions in Costa Rica and Panama provide learning experiences that allow participants to build life skills, intercultural competence, Spanish language, and self-awareness. Through varied adventure challenges and service learning expeditions, students expand self-awareness, step up into leadership roles, and discover that they are capable of more than they ever thought possible. […]
The Bribri are the largest indigenous population in Costa Rica. Around 10,000 Bribri reside in the mountains of the Talamanca region, and a smaller population live in Bocas del Toro, Panama as well. The Bribri are one of the communities Outward Bound Costa Rica serves on our service learning expeditions, including our Costa Rica & Panama Service Challenge and Venture and Volunteer […]
This weekend we bade a bittersweet farewell to our latest group of Outdoor Leader Semester Students. Nine students from across the United States and Canada joined us in Costa Rica and Panama for a 65-day course. They trained in seven internationally-recognized outdoor certifications and learned to become leaders while participating in challenging, outdoor activities. We […]
Many of our Outward Bound Costa Rica alumni go on to do amazing things after course. Our Girl Scout Destinations Alumna Ashley Chico recently won first place at the Bright Ideas STEM for Today’s Youth finals, a multi-state competition where high school students show how science, technology, engineering and math can bring their ideas to life. […]
Our Outdoor Leader Semester students have reached the final week of their 65-day course with us in Costa Rica and Panama. Last week, the students returned from a ten-day hike through Central Costa Rica, trekking through rainforest landscapes to homestays with local families in the remote village of Piedras Blancas. “It’s the side of Costa […]
Our Outdoor Leader Semester students are more than halfway through their 65-day adventure in Costa Rica. The group recently spent a week in Bocas del Toro, Panama, learning how to scuba dive and completing lifeguard training. We are happy to share that all nine students passed the practical and written exam and are now scuba […]
Often considered the best river to ride in Costa Rica, the Pacuare River amazes visitors with its world-class rapids and breathtaking scenery. This popular river is 108 km long and flows from Cordillera de Talamanca (a mountain range of eastern central Costa Rica) to the Caribbean Sea. At Outward Bound Costa Rica we venture to the […]
Costa Rica is known for beautiful beaches and exotic wildlife galore, and there are few better places for this tropical combination than Manuel Antonio. This must-see destination hosts one of the country’s most visited National Parks, as it exemplifies both the idyllic sandy Pacific coast as well as the lush rainforest full of fascinating creatures. Located […]
Do you love swimming at the beach in the pounding ocean? Or do you prefer to the tranquility of a lake? Either way, you might be interested in earning your Waterfront Lifeguarding certification, just one of the internationally recognized certifications offered on our Outdoor Leader Semester and our River to Sea Leadership Semester. Keep reading to see what this certification […]
Our Outdoor Leader Semester students recently completed their Whitewater Rescue Technician training on the Pacuare River. During this phase of their course, the students explored the rivers of Costa Rica while learning and practicing techniques such as safely swimming through rapids, reading whitewater, swiftwater rescue, self-rescue and personal safety. “The river was our first sense of […]