Costa Rica is one of Latin America's best kept secrets, an exotic ecosystem bursting with rare wildlife, lush scenery, stunning beaches and high-octane adventure thrills. Zip-line through a cloud forest or hike up bubbling Volcano Arenal, swim under gorgeous waterfalls or laze on Costa Rica's sunny shores on a fun-packed gap year trip. Volunteer on a conservation, teaching or community project, learn Spanish, see mischievous monkeys or save sea turtles. Whether you feel like a new challenge, an exciting adventure or just want to chill out in gorgeous surroundings, Costa Rica's fragile balance of beauty and nature is an unspoilt paradise just waiting to be explored. If you want the perfect combination of adrenaline-packed activity and lazy days on the beach then Costa Rica is the ideal gap year destination.
Read more in our Costa Rica Travel Guide.
32 days from £2,429
4.5 5Visit seven countries on this exciting adventure
Visit seven amazing countries, including Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Belize. Experience Mayan ruins, cenotes, authentic rural settlements, and paradise beaches.
2-4 weeks from £1,049
4.5 4Small classes, host families, rapid progress
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica and live with a Spanish family in a homestay as you learn a new language and explore amazing Costa Rica on this Spanish-speaking experience!
6-8 weeks from £2,299
4.5 5Immerse yourself in the Costa Rican Culture
Learn Spanish is Costa Rica, live with locals in a homestay and volunteer with kids, communities or wildlife conservation projects in this stunning Central American country.
2-4 weeks from £789
Help save the turtles and make a difference!
Volunteer with Costa Rica's amazing sea turtles and help to protect this endangered species. Intermediate/high level Spanish skills required.
7 - 13 months from £1,599
Fully accredited TESOL course & guaranteed teaching placement
Spend four weeks in the heart of Costa Rica, on our internationally accredited TESOL course, learning teaching skills, Spanish and enjoying cultural experiences. Then begin your teaching placement with the full support of our in-country team.
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