Whether releasing hatchling turtles or mixing cement for a village classroom, your teen sees the tangible difference their hands can make.
Navigating rainforest trails, bargaining in Spanish at a market, or leading the dinner clean-up crew—each micro-victory reinforces independence.
Living the “pura vida” ethos teaches gratitude, resilience, and sustainable thinking—qualities that follow them back to homeroom and beyond.
Shared dorms, group buses, and hike-day sweat forge fast bonds. Many teens exit WhatsApp still texting a friend from three time zones away.
Admissions officers light up at essays that blend service learning, leadership, and cross-cultural growth—exactly what a Costa Rica teen travel program delivers.