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. […]
Life comes with its ups and downs, but some cultures embrace the beauty of living to a greater extent than others. After reading the article entitled, “9 Characteristics of a Culture that Determine Happiness, Longevity and Quality of Life” by Silvia Mordini, we at Outward Bound Costa Rica were inspired to look at what makes our […]
It’s officially summertime here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays for updates on our Summer Adventures and Fridays for updates on our Girl Scout destinations program to hear all about our student happenings here in Costa Rica and Panama. Read on to learn the latest happenings from the students […]
This past weekend Ticos all across Costa Rica celebrated the Día de las Culturas, Culture Day. A few OBCR staff from the Communications Office decided to head to the center of Tres Rios to learn more about this interesting celebration. Learn more about this tradition and check out photos and videos from the event!
Before students arrive on course, a common question we receive is, “Who are my instructors?” While our Meet the Team page provides some info about the Outward Bound Costa Rica crew, we thought it would be fun to share a little more.
Often times when traveling abroad, it’s not enough to speak the local language in order to feel like you’re really communicating with native speakers. That’s why we’ve put together this list of Costa Rican slang (or jerga tica) to help foreigners get around a little easier, and with less confusion, in our querida Costa Rica! […]