January 13, 2025

Day 1: Farm Tours and New Foods


We arrived in Costa Rica without incident and spent the afternoon in San Jose. Today was our first full day and included a pineapple farm tour, an organic farm tour, a local food sampling session, great meals, and a hotel at the foot of Costa Rica's largest volcano. I've been impressed with the way the students have, without exception, been adventurous and tried new foods and activities. Everyone is healthy, happy and enjoying the 78-degree weather.

A group 16 people pose for a photo on a lush green lawn with a pond and tall tree in the background
Group shot on day 1 of the Costa Rica Study Abroad experience, which will focus on biodiversity in the country.