
PtC Global Trek Costa Rica:
Your experience includes
Airfare & Ground Transportation
Lodging @ PtC Youth Center
Regional-style Meals and Healthy Snacks
Itinerary: Costa Rica Service Learning & Culture Immersion
Each day starts with community service and sustainable development goals briefing.
Day 1: Arrive in Costa Rica
The day starts with travel and prep for the Costa Rica program.
- lunch at a local eatery and Community Service assignments review
- orientation and safety briefing
- cultural introduction and youth exchange
- follow the beat local dance & music
Day 2: Community Service & Cultures of Santa Cruz
Day two will begin a week long service project to make a difference in the community of Playas del Coco.
- community service - Playas del Coco
- visit the town of Santa Cruz & lunch
- Guitil pottery making and sand men
- cooking class
Day 3: Community Service & Nature
We will continue the Playas del Coco project followed by exploration of nature and towns.
- community service - Playas del Coco
- cultural exploration in the history and town of Liberia
- nature and waterfalls
- local scene and movie night
Day 4: Rincon de La Viaje
Everyone gets a day off to explore the rainforest of Costa Rica at Rincon de la Vieja
- hike and natural spa with mud baths
- lunch at ranch house
- canopy tree walk
- dinner @ local eatery
Day 5: - Community Service & Coco Farm
Making a difference can mean a world of opportunities.
- community service project completion and ceremony
- Coco farm and Chocolate making
- Blog, and journal entries
Day 6: Youth-to-Youth Community Engagement
Spend the day exploring the Pacific Ocean, and ways to protect our waterways.
- beach clean-up with local youth
- lunch and beach event with local youth
- culture share and conservation talks with local school or community center
Day 7: Youth to Youth Exchange & Adventures
Youth to Youth exchange continues with a final day with new family and friends.
- zip lining at the Congo Trail
- lunch in Playas del Coco
- dinner with a host family in the barrio (neighborhood) of San Martin.
Day 8: Depart for home