Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country famous for its pristine beauty and environmental conservation. With GLA, you'll be in the center of this Central American nation’s splendor. Rich in natural parks, rivers, beaches, rainforests, and wildlife, Costa Rica beckons adventure-seekers to volunteer in its local communities.
Costa Rica: Tropical Ecology & Service (1 week)
Spend a week volunteering in a nature reserve or school in the Monteverde cloud forest region. Learn about ecology, biodiversity and alternative energy in Costa Rica. You’ll also go for nature hikes, visit a volcano, and zip line through the cloud forest.
Costa Rica: Spanish & Service Adventure (3 weeks)
Our flagship program in Central America allows students to do meaningful community service at dynamic social service organizations and also dive deep into understanding the social and cultural issues of Costa Rica while improving their Spanish. Students meet social and political leaders and make a difference volunteering.
