Jaco Beach ( Puntarenas) [caption id="attachment_23181" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rican Beach[/caption] High tides and memorable rides await at Jaco Beach, an oceanside hotspot for locals and tourists alike. Here at Jaco Beach, your group can enjoy some of the best water recreation options in the area, as well as one of the best nightlife and…
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The Benefits of Traveling with Adventure Student Travel
What do you get when you choose AST? We know there are several different options when it comes to planning your educational student trip, but none are quite as good as booking with Adventure Student Travel. Here at Adventure Student Travel we take pride in each and every trip we create, working with groups closely…
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World’s Largest: Making Use of Roadside Attractions
On longer trips, sometimes the hours of travel time can feel like a waste. The thought of explaining to the school board why spending an entire day on a bus to visit an attraction in another town is educationally beneficial may seem impossible. Not to fear, we know just the way to turn that boring…
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Poas Volcano National Park
Poas Volcano National Park [caption id="attachment_23134" align="alignright" width="425"] Poas Volcano[/caption] Welcome to Poas Volcano National Park, home of the largest active crater in the world! This national park comprises a total of 16,000 acres, a highly popular natural spot within the Alajuela Province just 40 miles north of San Jose. The park sits at 8,900…
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Marino Ballena National Park
Marino Ballena National Park [caption id="attachment_23127" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rica Coast[/caption] Marino Ballena National Park is a part of the largest reef on the Pacific coast of Central America, a key member of Las Tres Hermanas, or three sisters. Situated in between Playa Hermosa and Playa Pinuela, Ballena Island is one of the most sought…
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Cano Island
Cano Island [caption id="attachment_23119" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rican Beachside[/caption] This island is famous for one thing: snorkeling! Considered to be the best, or in some others’ opinion the second best, spot in Costa Rica to scuba dive or snorkel, Cano Island is a definite must-stop for your group during your tropical travels. Isla Del Cano,…
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Uvita
Uvita (Puntarenas Province) Welcome to the small coastal village of Uvita, one of the most hidden and most naturally beautiful communities in southern Costa Rica. Located just about an hour south of Manuel Antonio, within the Puntarenas Province, Uvita is known as the gateway to Marino Ballena National Park, this village being the closest one…
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Los Quetzales National Park
[caption id="attachment_23075" align="alignright" width="295"] Quetzal[/caption] Los Quetzales National Park (San Jose Province) Cool, fresh, and ultimately breathtaking, Los Quetzales National Park is a can’t-miss location during your Costa Rican travels. This Talamanca mountain range national park feature presents guests with mossy hardwoods, alpine planes, and several different highland birds amongst a gorgeous haze of clouds,…
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Coopedote Coffee Cooperative
Coopedote Coffee Cooperative (San Jose Province) [caption id="attachment_23096" align="alignright" width="425"] Coffee Cherries[/caption] Located in Santa Maria de Dota, just 30 minutes south of Cartago, you will find one of the most impressive coffee mills in the world, Coopedote Coffee Cooperative. Coopedote has officially won recognition as the world’s first carbon neutral coffee producer, this co-op…
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San Jose Costa Rica
[caption id="attachment_23089" align="alignright" width="425"] San Jose at Night[/caption] San Jose If you want great architecture, history, and culture all in one spot then you need to head to San Jose during your visit to Costa Rica. San Jose, the bustling capital city of Costa Rica, is a densely populated Spanish Colonial city located within the…
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