OUR DESTINATIONS
A living classroom, where nature, culture, and community come together in harmony.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT COSTA RICA
Population: 5.2 million people
Capital City: San José
National Language: Spanish
Costa Rica has no standing army—it was abolished in 1948!
Home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity, despite covering just 0.03% of the Earth’s surface
Nearly 30% of its land is protected as national parks or reserves
Costa Rica generates over 98% of its electricity from renewable sources
Known for its iconic phrase “Pura Vida”, a national expression of joy, simplicity, and gratitude
ABOUT THIS COUNTRY
Costa Rica is a top destination for global learning and study abroad programs, known for its rich biodiversity, commitment to sustainability, and peaceful democratic values. With coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, it offers diverse ecosystems ranging from rainforests and volcanoes to cloud forests and coral reefs—making it an ideal setting for immersive learning in environmental science, public health, social justice, and sustainable development. Students can engage with welcoming communities, explore a strong national identity rooted in "pura vida" (pure life), and experience a country that has no standing army and invests heavily in education and healthcare. Whether through custom faculty-led programs or full semester immersion, Costa Rica provides a safe, inspiring, and highly educational backdrop for meaningful intercultural experiences.
OUR PROGRAMS IN COSTA RICA
FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS
EdOdyssey’s custom short-term programs aren’t just trips, they’re immersive global classrooms. With our Faculty-Led Programs, you bring the class, and we’ll bring the culture, logistics, and local expertise.
We work closely with faculty to design meaningful, academically aligned itineraries that reflect your course objectives. Then we bring those lessons to life on the ground in Costa Rica. That means your students won’t just study health systems, sustainability, or Latin American history from a textbook, they’ll experience it firsthand through expert-led site visits, cultural exchanges, and conversations with local leaders. It’s about taking the classroom to Costa Rica, and letting the country teach.
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Middle School groups.
High School groups.
College and University groups.
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Trips are executed all year round. Exact dates are tailored to your availability, budget, and learning objectives. The average duration of a faculty-led program is between 1 to 4 weeks.
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Includes lodging, tuition, transportation in-country, activities, meals, an in-country EdOdyssey Educator, and much more!
CUSTOM SORT-TERM PROGRAMS
EdOdyssey’s custom short-term programs are designed to experience Costa Rica’s essentials and unique qualities in a short time frame. Following your school’s learning objectives, we create an itinerary that delivers the best possible immersion experience. But what does that mean? It means that our objective is for you to get a sense of what life is like in Costa Rica, through the eyes of its own people. It means experiencing this wonderful country beyond the tour brochures, to get to know its people, customs, history, and culture.
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Middle School groups.
High School groups.
College and University groups.
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Trips are executed all year round. Exact dates are tailored to your availability, budget, and learning objectives. The average duration of a custom program is between 1 to 4 weeks.
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Includes lodging, tuition, transportation in-country, activities, meals, an in-country EdOdyssey Educator, and much more!
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Popular destinations include cities that represent every region or culture hub in the country: San Jose, Heredia, and Monteverde. However, the program destinations can always be tailored to your learning objectives.