SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA - ¡Pura Vida!  Join us on an adventure in the tourism capital of Central America – experience not only rainforest hikes, white-water rafting, and zip lining; but also the Tico Pura Vida culture through experiences like chocolate making and Latin American dance classes.  Explore national parks and natural areas, stay in eco-lodges, Costa Rican University dorms, and even spend a night with a Costa Rican family.

This is a faculty-led study abroad program through the GVSU Padnos International Center. 

Costa Rica: Geotourism & International Food and Culture

Past Year's Excursions & Highlights:

• Engage in zip lining and white water rafting activities to gain a better understanding of Adventure Tourism
• Visit National Parks and Preserves to facilitate an understanding of Nature Tourism and wildlife conservation
• Explore chocolate farms on horseback, tour the world’s only Starbucks coffee plantation, visit a sugar and banana plantation to help facilitate your learning about Costa Rican food culture

Courses:
HTM 175*: International Food and Culture (3 credits) AND
HTM 368**: Geotourism (3 credits) OR
HTM 399: Independent Study
*Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives Requirement
**Fulfills a course in General Education Issues: Sustainability

Padnos International Center

130 Lake Ontario Hall
Allendale, MI 49401
www.gvsu.edu/studyabroad
[email protected]
(616) 331-3898

Online Advising Hours and Virtual Study Abroad Q&A Sessions

Online Advising Appointments:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Schedule a Study Abroad Online Advising Appointment
 

Study Abroad First Steps Meetings:
Every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. during fall and winter semesters

130 Lake Ontario Hall