Spotlight on: Costa Rica

The Eco-Friendly Oasis & the Medical Hub

Main industries​:

Agriculture, technology and innovation (start-up scene), sustainable approach, manufacturing 

Key considerations​:

  • Best for small and medium groups

  • Costa Rica is one of the safest Central American countries

  • Can be visited all year round, however, the most stable, dry weather is between December to April

Travel combinations:

Panama City (Panama), Bogotá (Colombia)  

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Popular topics in San José

  • Exploring Costa Rica, a model of sustainable development 

  • From bean to bar - debunking the myths and misconceptions of fair trade chocolate and cocoa  

  • Traditional industries - sustainability in the coffee business

  • Costa Rica as a role model for eco-tourism 

  • Why is the Latin American Center of Entrepreneurship in Costa Rica? 

  • Costa Rica as a new medical tourism destination 

  • Exploring the biopharmaceutical industry in Costa Rica 

  • Costa Rican healthcare climate and innovation in healthcare management 

  • Manufacturing in the healthcare industry 

  • Walking around in one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Costa Rica and seeing one of the largest craters in the world, Poás Volcano 

  • Discovering the varied plant and animal life, including encountering sloths 

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*Please note that we cater directly to universities and academic institutions. If you’re a student inspired by what we do, feel free to forward us to your faculty! However, we do not enroll students openly to our trips.

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