Depending on the length of your internship, you may have the opportunity to go on day and weekend excursions throughout Costa Rica. While we don’t confirm our excursions until around the time the program starts, below is a list of past excursions that you will likely do as well.
If you want to go on additional excursions, there is a travel agency at Veritas University that arranges excursions to various locations around Costa Rica, and even in Panama and Nicaragua. You can sign up for these outside of the program once you are onsite.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
This forest offers the unique opportunity to view a rainforest at high altitude (over 1,000 meters!) that is able to trap moisture from clouds in the trees to for a “cloud forest.” It creates an incredible hotspot for biodiversity, which you can view from suspended skywalks and bridges within the forest canopy.
Tamarindo
The city of Tamarindo is located on the Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica and offers visitors the perfect chance to relax and take a break from classes. You can swim, surf, go boating or horseback riding, or visit a Leatherback Turtle reserve!
Poas Volcano
The Poas Volcano is located within the Poas Volcano National Park. The summit of the volcano contains two unique crater lakes (Lake Botos and Laguna Caliente) that you can explore while visiting the park.
Cataratas
Costa Rica is known for hot springs, waterfalls, and a number of other natural wonder, and this one is no different. The waterfall falls 300 feet into the mouth of an extinct volcano, making Cataratas del Toro one of the most unique sights in the world!
In addition to these excursions, CISabroad will arrange several cultural events through our La Vida Local series. CISabroad will cover the cost of some of these events; some are free; and others are social gatherings in which students pay a small fee if they want to participate. Examples of La Vida Local events include: trips to museums or local markets, bowling, concerts, hiking, getting coffee, roller-skating, meals, and much more. La Vida Local events are a great way to see more of local Tico life and bond with your fellow CISabroad students, so don’t miss out! Most of these events are organized by our site director, so look out for emails and Facebook posts from her once you are onsite.