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 […]
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 […]
This past weekend we received 7 new students for 19+ Panama course! All 7 members from our partners at The National Society of Leadership and Success. So far, all of our groups have ventured out to different regions of Costa Rica and Panama to engage in activities ranging from community service to wakeboarding. We’re excited […]
We are getting into peak high season with seven Girl Scout and Open Enrollment groups out on course! Here is what all of our groups have been up to this week: GIRL SCOUT DESTINATIONS Catching Waves This 11-day course went by so quickly! Nine Girl Scouts were out on course in Playa Uvita with our […]
This week we have five groups out on course in Costa Rica and Panama! Our Scuba & Sea Turtle and Service Challenge Girls Scouts have just a few days left of adventures with us and are returning home this Saturday. For Service, Hike & Homestay, Caribbean Scuba & Service students, and Girl Scouts Troop 32222 their […]
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 […]
PACIFIC SURF & CERT #1 After a week spent surfing in Costa Rica, it is time to bid farewell to our five students of Pacific Surf & Cert #1. The students surfed with our instructors who provided them with holistic, one-on-one surfing classes. The group also had the opportunity to get First Aid/CPR certified while enjoying the beauty and culture of […]
Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure #2 During their first days, the Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure #2 Girl Scouts stayed at San San Pond Sak Wetland Reserve in Panama where they performed night patrols and built sustainable habitats for the baby turtles. The girls had the opportunity to plant trees at San San Pond Sak Wetland Reserve and felt very […]
If you’ve decided to spend your summer hiking with Outward Bound Costa Rica, then you’re in for a life changing experience. Hiking through the rainforest during the Rainforest Hike and Homestay, staying in remote villages, testing your physical and mental strength, will change the way you view yourself and the world. At Outward Bound Costa […]
Letting kids go away abroad alone isn’t always easy for parents. However, international experiences are amazing opportunities to discover the world and collect memories that last a lifetime and open our eyes forever. We’ve come up with five life lessons that your teen will surely learn while being abroad on their own: 1. Being present every step of […]
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 […]
Happy Guanacaste Day from Costa Rica! Last Friday students were heading to the Lopez house to prepare homemade sugar cane using the traditional trapiche and getting a taste of sweet pure sugar. After a brief sugar rush, students were eager to hike just a short distance up the mountain to a beautiful gushing 80 foot waterfall! […]
Saturday was a big day as we welcomed our last round of Girl Scout Destinations programs for the summer! Rainforest, River & Reef, Catching Waves, and Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure bonded together sharing their experiences on Saturday as they awaited their Outward Bound Costa Rica adventures! Every Wednesday stay up to date with for […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay started on the trail Sunday heading only a few feet away to our local reserve where they geared up to complete their first service project. During the service project students teamed together as they shoveled and raked away scattered debris throughout the trails while learning about the importance of preserving the […]