Global Perspectives from Costa Rica offers a great opportunity to travel and explore other cultures.
December 2024 – Destination: Costa Rica
Global Perspectives from Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for its rich cultural diversity, with influences from indigenous populations, Spanish colonial
heritage, and more recent immigration patterns.
This customized trip for Gaston College includes breakfast, welcome and farewell dinners, housing and transportation.
Each day will begin with an excursion into the surrounding area, followed by instructor-led session.
2024 ITINERARY OVERVIEW:
Day 1 – Saturday, Dec. 14
Departure from Charlotte; Arrive in Costa Rica; San Jose Walking Tour; Welcome dinner
Day 2 – Sunday, Dec. 15
Travel to Cahuita; Coffee Farm; Irazu Volcano
Day 3 – Monday, Dec. 16
Cahuita National Park Tour and Service Projects; Zipline; Group Dinner and Local Dance Intro
Day 4 – Tuesday, Dec. 17
Travel to Manzanillo; Tour of Manzanillo and Gandoca National Park; Caribbean Cooking Lesson
Day 5 – Wednesday, Dec. 18
Bribri Indigenous Community Visit; Bribri Waterfall; Playa Negra; Surfing Lesson, Nocturnal Wildlife Hike
Day 6 – Thursday, Dec. 19
Cahuita National Park Coral Reef Snorkeling; Caribbean Farewell Party
Day 7 – Friday, Dec. 20
Departure to Charlotte
