Day 1: June 22, 2025

¡Hola a todos! An incredible day began as students arrived in Costa Rica, filled with anticipation for their new adventure! After a warm welcome and a delicious lunch, the group headed to CPI Heredia. Full with nerves and excitement, they finally met their wonderful host families, embracing their mamás ticas and papás ticos with smiles, ready to be immersed in the local traditions and a true Costa Rican experience. ¡Primer día finalizado!

Day 1: Sunday, June 1st 2025

¡Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Today marked the group's first glimpse of the country. After a warm welcome and a delicious lunch, they headed straight to the cloud forests of Monteverde to meet their host families. The day ended with a cozy family dinner, an unforgettable start to their journey.

Day 1: May 31, 2025

¡Bienvenidos a Costa Rica University of North Carolina Charlotte!  What better way to start this journey than with food, specially traditional costarican dishes like a casado or arroz con pollo. ¡Muy rico! We headed to a beautiful city called Heredia where the students were super exited to meet their new costarican homes and families. 

Day 1: May 31st, 2025

Today in Costa Rica, we visited the capital city San José, exploring historical gems like the National Museum to uncover fascinating history. This afternoon, the La Paz Waterfalls Rainforest offered a thrilling wildlife spectacle, showcasing parrots, toucans, and even magnificent pumas and a jaguar! What a vibrant day in paradise!