Sustainable Development in Costa Rica

Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and learn how to make a sustainable impact within a community.

Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture, contextualizing your travels within local customs and history. Collaborate with community members and NGOs to complete service projects that will benefit the community, working towards conservation, reforestation, and sustainable development. Wrap up your experience with time for reflection at Leadership Academy at the UN’s University for Peace.
Length: 4 weeks
Summer '23 & '24: Jul. 5 – Aug. 2
Spring '24: Feb. 28 – Mar. 27
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Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and learn how to make a sustainable impact within a community.

Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture, contextualizing your travels within local customs and history. Collaborate with community members and NGOs to complete service projects that will benefit the community, working towards conservation, reforestation, and sustainable development. Wrap up your experience with time for reflection at Leadership Academy at the UN’s University for Peace.
Length: 4 weeks
Summer '23 & '24: Jul. 5 – Aug. 2
Spring '24: Feb. 28 – Mar. 27
Start planning  

The program experience

EF Study Abroad programs are designed alongside local partners to bring learning to life for our students. Discover the core components of Sustainable Development in Costa Rica below:

  • Service Learning

    Work alongside locals to build a more sustainable future through education, sustainable farming, and wildlife conservation across Costa Rica.

  • Guided Exploration

    Explore the culture and environment of Costa Rica through guided visits to a coffee plantation, a rainforest zipline, and a waterfall hike.

  • Leadership Development

    Gain the skills to tackle challenges facing our world through workshops facilitated by the University for Peace in San Jose.