Teen Tours in Costa Rica
From the turquoise blue of the Caribbean Sea to the pounding surf of the Pacific Ocean, the natural splendor of Costa Rica stretches as far as the eye can see. Here you can stay with local families and learn Spanish, live on the beach and help save sea turtles, or cruise through the country in search of adventure on kayaks, horses, and whitewater rafts. Rustic Pathways is the largest operator of highquality community service, adventure, and language programs in Costa Rica. We have spent over five years building strong relationships with communities, local guides, and families throughout the country. This year we are proud to introduce new opportunities to delve further into Central America with trips to Panama. Golden beaches, pristine rainforests, volcanic corridors, and new friendships await. Join us and discover the meaning of pura vida.
Not surprisingly, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. In a country just one-eighth the size of California you can traverse 12 climatic zones and see 850 bird species, 1260 tree species, 1100 orchid species, 237 mammal species, and 361 reptile and amphibian species!
Costa Rica is where the chatter of monkeys and toucans blends with the distant rumble of volcanoes and the soothing sounds of rushing rapids to provide a natural soundtrack to your travels. This is where you can build trails in the rainforest during the morning, zip-line through jungle canopy in the afternoon, swim in a pristine lake at sunset, and watch molten lava flow down the shadow of a darkened volcano in the night. In Costa Rica, students can homestay with local families and learn Spanish, live on the beach and help save endangered sea turtles, join a surf camp and learn to ride the waves, or cruise through the country in search of adventure on kayaks, horses, sailboats, and rafts. From lush emerald forests and sparkling lakes, to palm fringed beaches and heart-pounding surf, Costa Rica is bursting with natural beauty for all to enjoy.
Located only a short flight away from the United States, Costa Rica is a safe, welcoming, and peaceful destination. Smiling people wave at every turn, laughing children play soccer in the streets, and the smell of fried plantains with rice and beans lingers in the air.... Join us and groove to Latin rhythms while experiencing the Tico pace of life. Rustic Pathways is the largest operator of high-quality programs for high school students in Costa Rica, and our programs here connect to all of our other international destinations. If you would like to inquire about any of our Costa Rica or Panama programs please email our Costa Rica Team at costarica@rusticpathways.com and our Panama team at panama@rusticpathways.com.
there’s nothing like having a volcano in your backyard
like having a million birds sing for you at sunrise
like chatting with a monkey
like fresh air after a jungle rain
like a big Tico welcome
like Costa Rica
