Hola a todos! This weeks ‘Links We like’ are about experiencing the unknown. Whether its trekking to the South Pole and back, diving to the depths of the ocean, or exploring the world to create the perfect films, check out these links and see how these people are truly living the adventure! Ben Saunders has […]
Our hiking expedition and homestays in the remote region of Piedras Blancas often times leave students with fond memories of the Costa Rican countryside and the welcoming families that teach them about their local traditions. Alum that are fortunate enough to return to this community usually come back maybe one or two more times. However, […]
Every year, hundreds of students trek through the remote rainforest of Costa Rica and into the homes of our Costa Rican homestays. Since the inception of Outward Bound Costa Rica, the Lopez family has been one of our homestays, welcoming us time and time again into their community and showing us the local traditions of […]
Choosing the right hiking boots can make or break a trip. Besides the shape, material and construction of a boot, the way you wear your boots will also affect how your feet fare across miles of rock and trail. Section Hiker explains different lacing techniques for hiking boots. Grab your boots, and try a new […]
Last week Outward Bound Costa Rica bid farewell to the last of its Semester students. It’s been a wonderful few months and all of us in the Communications Office have really enjoyed hearing these students’ stories on transition days, experiencing their activities through photos and video and having the chance to watch them gain leadership […]
During the first part of their hiking phase, the Leadership students hiked during the day and then camped at night. This past week however, they spent their evenings in the warm, welcoming homes of our homestay families. This gave students the opportunity to get a real taste of rural Costa Rica living. Some of their […]
After wrapping up their time at the beach, the Leadership group came back to base to prep for their hiking phase. With everything they’ll need for hiking strapped on their back, they headed out early Sunday morning into the beautiful Costa Rican rainforest.
They did it!!! Our tenacious Tri-Country students hiked all the way across Costa Rica. The group started their trek from the Caribbean Coast in September. They spent some nights with homestay families and others camping under the stars. They’ve learned about indigeous life, banana and coffee plantations, Costa Rican food and culture, cloud forests and rainforests. […]
The Tri-Country students are just about to finish their cross-country hike! They started their adventure from the Caribbean coast on September 22 and have been steadily making their way, on foot, all the way across Costa Rica. Last night they slept at a family homestay in Brujo and are continuing their journey today. Tomorrow they’ll […]
Tri-Country students are still trekking along on their coast-to-coast hiking expedition! They’ve seen a lot while exploring Costa Rica on foot. Learn about what they’ve been up to!
Bienvenidos, estudiantes de Tri-Country! We’re excited to welcome our first semester students for this fall. The group of nine arrived to our base in Tres Rios on Friday and have been settling in and getting to know each other.
It’s been well established that we here at Outward Bound Costa Rica love our gear. Recently it seems we can’t stop talking about our favorite shoes. Check out some of the staff’s favorite kicks below.
We just discovered BootsnAll Travel website and are becoming fast fans. Recently, they talk about how cultural immersion and learning go hand in hand. According to the article, “a learning vacation can give you the opportunity to do something you’ve always wanted to do while truly discovering a country’s culture—and can enrich your life long after […]
Jorge Rey Grange is traveling from Ushuaia, Argentina to Alaska on foot with his dog, Caminante (Walker). The mission of his trip, which he is calling “Caminando por la vida” (walking for life), is to collect donations for and to raise awareness about the lack of food, healthcare and education for children of limited means. […]
The Canyon School recently conducted their annual multi-element course in Costa Rica. The group took part in a true adventure oriented course which included a hiking portion, surfing, white water rafting, as well as a canopy zipline tour. Take a look below to see some of the action! Contact our Custom Courses & Partnerships Manager for more […]