Visit Costa Rica

This small nation in the heart of Central America is unlike any other on earth. Its natural beauty is unsurpassed – dense tropical forests give way to palm-fringed beaches and rocky shores, while towering volcanoes and jagged mountain  ranges ring lush and fertile valleys. From endangered sea turtles and gregarious monkeys to sleepy sloths and brilliant macaws, Costa Rica offers the chance to encounter extraordinary wildlife and plant species. But the people of Costa Rica are the country’s greatest asset – friendly, laid-back and well-educated, Ticos are both fiercely protective of their ecological gem of a nation and very welcoming of the travelers who come to experience it.

Put together one of our Costa Rica Ecotours for your students, family, or friends, or contact us to create your own customized itinerary!

• Classic Costa Rica: 11 day/10 night, $1725 land, free leader with 10
  EcoTeach’s classic trip includes sea turtles, indigenous culture, family stays, rafting, ziplines, and more!
• Costa Rica Coast to Coast: 10 day/9 night, $1725 land, free leader with 10
  Explore Costa Rica from the Caribbean to the Pacific! This trip includes sea turtles, family stays, volcanoes, Pacific beaches, rafting, ziplining, hiking and more!
• The Essentials of Costa Rica: 9 day/8 night, $1550 land, free leader with 7
  Create your own trip by choosing from several of EcoTeach’s off the beaten path experiences..
• Wilds of Costa Rica: 11 day/10 night, $1750 land, free leader with 10
  Travel from the highlands to the remote coastline of the Osa Peninsula.  Visit a coffee co-op on your way to an ecolodge located nearly 9,200 feet above sea level. Explore the cloud forest and have a chance to spot the rare Quetzal. Next, travel to the Osa Peninsula and work side by side with local researchers collecting data in their catch,study and release turtle program.  You’ll also relax on the beach, visit an exemplary organic farm, help injured animals and zip line through the rainforest.