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 Central America Travel Guides
A variety of on-line travel guides are available for Central America. Some of them are provided here in order assist participants in learning about the region prior to arrival.
Lonely Planet
Alfa Travel Guide
Rough Guides
Travel Notes
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Costa Rica Links |
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We are often asked for recommendations about where to travel in Costa Rica on your own. We encourage you to (safely) explore the country and highly recommend doing so AFTER your program has completed. This will give you time in-country to become more comfortable with things before going off on your own as well as provide an opportunity for us to discuss what you have in mind in-person once you are here.
As you start to thinking about your travels, please keep in mind that each person's circumstances are different, and as such we do NOT have any 'must see' recommendations that apply to everyone. Factors that influence where you may want to visit include how much time you have, what your budget is (Costa Rica is not cheap!), your means of travel is (e.g., bus, shuttle, car rental), the time of year (high vs. low season), and of course personal likes & priorities (e.g., beaches vs. forests or city, hot vs. cooler climate, etc.).
Also note that although distances are not far when looking at a map, the number of vehicles on the road has increased exponentially, roads are mostly small/winding and can be in poor shape, and accidents are common (often bringing traffic to a stand still for hours at a time). Thus, travel in Costa Rica will likely take much longer than what you expect and we highly recommend AGAINST long-distance travel on your last day when returning to the airport so as not to risk missing your departing flight.
To start you on your travel planning journey we have complied the links below. Local resources and travel tips related to sustainability are also available on the Sustainable Living page.
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Nicaragua Links |
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To the north of Costa Rica is Nicaragua, a country we typically visit during field study during semester programs. Although the country is very poor economically, it is extremely rich in culture. Now enjoying over 20 years of peace since the revolution, this country is quickly becoming a tourist destination. It also abounds with unique opportunities to explore the history of the region and challenges of development. To learn more about Nicaragua, explore the following links:
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Panama Links |
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Panama lies just to the south of Costa Rica. Perhaps best known for the Panama Canal, this country has many other treasures to explore. The closest and thus most commonly visited region for people originating travel from Costa Rica is Bocas del Toro. This island archipelago, centered around Isla Colón (the most important island), abounds with recreational and tourist activities while still maintaining the charm of its Afro-Caribbean culture. The location is a common destination for participants on semester programs. Browse the following links to learn more about the country.
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Health & Safety Links |
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Below are links providing important information related to health and safety in the region.
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Travel Resources |
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Below are links to assist participants in planning international travel to Costa Rica.
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Other Links |
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Below are reciporcal links to other recommended organizations.
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