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!
Day 2: June 1st, 2025
Buckle up! June 1st kicked off with an early start to Santa Elena, a magical cloud forest town. On the way, we launched into a vibrant, tasty adventure at the Santa Ana farmer's market, sampling exotic fruits and local treats. By afternoon, we hit the Spanish school, where our awesome host families were waiting to whisk us away to our new homes. Get ready for some serious Pura Vida living!
Day 3: June 2nd, 2025
What a day! We kicked off with Spanish lessons, then got saucy in a cooking class whipping up "Casado con carne en salsa." Next, we hit the dance floor for some serious fun, and capped it all off with an epic treasure hunt around Santa Elena before heading back to our host families. Phew!
Day 4: June 3rd, 2025
After sharpening our Spanish skills this morning, our afternoon took a thrilling turn! We hit the trails at the Santa Elena Cloud Forest and plunged into the heart of this mystical wonderland, marveling at every single natural gem this magical place had to offer.
Day 5: June 4th, 2025
Our mornings here are packed with Spanish power-ups, and today was no exception! But the real treat? A super cool "Trapiche" (that's Spanish for mill!) tour. We got the inside scoop on how sugar cane, coffee, and cacao transform from humble plants into pure magic. And let me tell you, we sampled the goods: amazing coffee, melt-in-your-mouth artisanal chocolate, and the kind of sweet, sweet sugar cane candy that makes your taste buds sing!
