Costa Rica Gap Year

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.