On this program, you’ll explore Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, home to beautiful beaches, mangrove forests and lush jungles. As part of your service project, you’ll take part in initiatives that respond to the community’s needs. You might help on a sustainable farm, support a community sports day for local children, clean up mangroves and beaches, or design educational signage to raise environmental awareness. You’ll also learn about sustainable farming practices and engage with local environmental initiatives. Stay active every day by learning to surf, practicing yoga, playing pick-up sports and enjoying various fitness and wellness activities. Immerse yourself in the ocean-minded “Pura Vida” lifestyle as you experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean and Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity.
Costa Rica: Surf, Sports & Sustainability Adventure
On GLA’s Costa Rica: Surf, Sports & Sustainability Adventure program you will:
- Surf waves, join pick-up games, practice yoga, and stay active with daily wellness activities
- Learn about sustainable farming and explore local environmental initiatives in action
- Help run a community sports day with local children and families
- Contribute to ecological restoration and other community-driven projects
- Zipline through the treetops and tube down a river along lush canyons
- Explore the coast by catamaran and snorkel among diverse marine life
Session Dates:
- Session 1: July 15 – July 26, 2026