Full Itinerary
This schedule is subject to change; remember, you’ve committed to being flexible!
Day 1. Saturday, May 14th – Arrival to Costa Rica
AM Arrival at Juan Santamaría Airport – San José
PM Program Orientation, Welcome at Hotel – by MVI Coordinator
7:00pm Dinner at Restaurant TBD
Day 2.– Sunday, May 15th - Transfer to Monteverde, Orientation to Program and Local Community
AM Breakfast and check-out of hotel
Transfer to Monteverde
Lunch at Hotel in Monteverde
PM Check-in
Monteverde Orientation and tour of “Downtown” Santa Elena, led by MVI Coordinator
Supermarket exercise on the local “canasta básica”
Dinner at Hotel, rest and ready to meet families tomorrow!
Day 3. Monday, May 16th - MVI Open House, Homestay Orientation,
7:00am Breakfast at Hotel, and check-out
8:00am Transfer to Monteverde Institute
8:15-9:30pm MVI open House and Lecture: “Sustainability and the Monteverde Institute” by MVI
Executive Director, Janelle Wilkins
10am-11am “Orientation to Homestays in MV”, by MVI Homestay Coordinator, Evelyn Rockwell
11am-11:30am Library Orientation, sign-in
12pm-1pm Lunch at MVI
1pm-3pm Spanish Instruction– “dichos ticos” and vocabulary specifically for interaction w/families
3pm-3:30pm Refreshments, by MVI
4pm-5pm Leave to meet your Home stay families J
Dinner with families
Day 4. Tuesday, May 17th – Spanish Instruction, Project Descriptions
Breakfast with families (ask for Box Lunch)
8am-11am Spanish Instruction
11am-12pm Break and Journal work, led by Prof. Helmuth
12pm Box Lunch
1pm-2:30pm Description of Projects and respective sitesat MVI by MVI Coordinator
Project 1: FCC: Biological Corridor – Reforestation Project
Project 2: Hotels and Sustainability
Project 3: San Luis, Rural Sustainable Farming and Agriculture
Project 4: Monteverde Conservation League (ACM)
Project 5: APAPNEM
2:30-2:45pm Break
2:45-3:45pm Lecture: “Integral Link between water resources, development and community
engagment” by Justin Welch at MVI
3:45-5pm Use of MVI Facilities / Journal Time
Dinner with families
Day 5. Wednesday, May18th -Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Visit, Lecture on Change in MV
Breakfast with families, take Box Lunch
7:00am Meet at TBD Point for transfer to MV Reserve
7:30-10am Natural History Walk at MV Reserve – Guided Tour
10am-10:30am Shop and visit hummingbird gallery
10:30am transfer to MVI
10:45-12pm Journal work and use of MVI Facilities
12:00pm Box Lunch
1pm-2:30pm Lecture: “Documenting Change in a Changing Zone” by Patricia Jiménez, CASEM
2:45-3:30 Group Reflection – Prof. Helmuth
Dinner with families
Evening Activity TBA
Day 6. Thursday, May19th – Biological Corridor Reforestation Project
Breakfast with families, take Box Lunch
7:30am Meet at Point TBD for transfer to Cañitas
8am-9am Lecture: “The FCC and Biological Corridors” by FCC Representative, at LLCC
9am-12pm Reforestation work on FCC Grounds
12pm Box Lunch
Afternoon Finish reforestation work
6:00pm Meet at Place TBD for Dinner with local Reps
Evening Group Reflection – Prof. Helmuth
Day 7. Friday, May 20th– Hotels and Sustainability
Breakfast with families
AM 1. Hotel El Establo Visit and inspection (Tour and Lecture on Certification
Program and Hotel Water Treatments (by Hotel Reps.)
2. Hotel Poco a Poco Visit and inspection
11:30am Transfer to MVI
Box Lunch
1pm-4pm Spanish Instruction, at MVI
4pm-4:30pm snack, provided by MVI
4:30pm-6pm Dance Class with Home stay Moms- at MVI. Learn the local Latin movesfrom an expert!
Dinner transfer home to families
Evening Activity – Out dancing
Day 8. Saturday, May 21st San Luis visits: Eco-Bambú, Finca La Bella
Breakfast with families (Take Box Lunch)
7:15am Meet at Banco Nacional for transfer to Lower San Luis
8am-9:30am Visit with Eco-Bambú (women’s Coop. recycled paper) learn to make stationery!
9:30am Transfer to Gilberth Lobo’s Farm
10am-11am Meet with Gilberth Lobo and discuss History of Finca La Bella
11:15am Walk to Oldemar’s Farm
11:45am Lunch at Finca La Bella
12:30-3pm 12:30-1:30pm: Guided tour of Oldemar’s coffee farm
1:30-3pm: Volunteer work on Oldemar’s Farm
3:15pm Depart for MVI
3:30-5:00pm Use MVI facilities, Journal work
5:30pm Meet at Donde Henry’s Restaurant
7:00pm Lecture: “History of Monteverde, Quaker Settlement” by Martha Campbell at place TBD
Day 9. Sunday, May 22nd – Monteverde Conservation League (ACM), guided by Mark Wainwright
Breakfast with families, NO box Lunch (PACK YOUR OVERNIGHT BAG)
9:00am Meet at Banco Nacional for departure to San Gerardo Station
10am-11:30am Hike down to Station
12:00pm Lunch at Station
1pm-2pm Lecture: Frog Declines in Monteverde, Mark Wainwright
6:00pm Dinner at Station
7:00pm Night walk with Mark Wainwright
Overnight at San Gerardo Station
Day 10. Monday, May 23rd – Leave San Gerardo for MV, FREE TIME
Breakfast at Station
AM Activity with Mark Wainwright (check out his bio)
Lunch Check-out, leave Station, walk up hill
12:30pm Approximate time at Selvatura
FREE AFTERNOON Any and all logistics, coordination and transportation necessary for the activities of your choosing for this day are students’ individual responsibility
PM Transfer to Santa Elena
Dinner with families
Day 11. Tuesday, May 24th - Cultural and Generational Activity with APAPNEM
Breakfast with families (no Box Lunch)
AM Cooking class with local Senior Citizens’ Organization (place TBD)
Lunch “with classmates” and “teachers” – Sharing stories of Santa Elena´s past
1:30pm Transfer to MVI
2pm-4:30pm Discussion and Mock-Planning: (with refreshment break at 3pm)
Suggestions:
A. “If I had a Business in Monteverde, what would I take on as part of my Social Corporate Responsibility”
B. “What areas should the local businesses be focusing on?”
Dinner with families
Day 12. Wednesday, May 25th - Local Challenges in Health and Education
AM Visit with local Clinic and Ebais
Discussion with MVI’s Health Program Staff, at MVI (They have been working
for a few years on a National Science Foundation grant on the Effects of
Tourism on Monteverde’s Health.)
Lunch at Restaurant TBD (Not included in the budget)
1:00pm Visit Local Public High School: tour grounds
Interviews with students
2:00pm transfer to Local Public Elementary School
2:30pm Informal discussion with Director
4pm-5pm Time to use MVI Facilities/ Journal Work
Dinner with families
Evening Group Activity TBA
Day 13. Thursday, May 26th - Part II of Program: Social Corporate Responsibility –
An analytical exercise of the Monteverde Experience.
Breakfast with families, ask for Box Lunch
7:40am Meet at Banco Nacional for transfer to schools
8:00am Interviews with the Cloud Forest School
9:00am transfer to MVI
9:10am Group Analysis of Monteverde: What extra-curricular activities are available? (VU)
11:30am Walk to Friends School
Lunch Box Lunch with students from Friends School
1:30-2:30 Use of MVI Facilities; journal work
2:30-5:30pm Discussion Series on Sustainability in Monteverde with local Representatives, at
MVI with a Refreshment break
Dinner with Panel participants to continue with informal discussions, at Restaurant TBD
EveningActivity TBA
Day 14. Friday, May 27th- Free Day in Monteverde (subject to change)
Day 15. Saturday, May 28th - Farmer’s Market, family time
Breakfast with families
9:00am Meet group at Farmer’s Market to try out local produce (Public High School Auditorium)
10-11am Journal work and Observation activity in Santa Elena
11:00am Departure for homestays and time with families
Lunch with families
FREE AFTERNOON
6:00pm Homestay Farewell party and Dinner
Day 16. Sunday, May 29th - Transfer to La Fortuna – Arenal Volcano area
Breakfast with families and last farewell!
9:00am Meet at Point TBD for Jeep Boat Jeep to Arenal
11:30am Arrive at Hotel for Lunch, rest, then check-in
Students arrange/reserve tomorrow’s recreational activities of their choice
PM Ecotermales Hot Springs (dinner included)
Day 17. Monday, May 30th – FREE DAY!
Breakfast at Hotel
FREE DAY Any and all logistics, coordination and transportation necessary for the activities of your choosing for this day are NOT included in this program’s budget, nor are those services MVI’s responsibility. Lunch and Dinner on your own
Day 18. Tuesday, May 31st - Transfer to Heredia, Homestay
7:00am Breakfast at Hotel, and check-out
8:00am Leave for San José
12:00 pm Approximate arrival to San Joaquin de Flores, Heredia
LUNCH @ FRESAS restaurant
1pm Group reflection – Prof. Helmuth
2-4:00pm Homestay Orientation Program; Presentation on the History and Objectives of Instituto San Joaquín de Flores, led by ISJF
5:00pm Leave to meet Homestay families!
Day 19. Wednesday, June 1st - Community Outreach Activity with local school, Heredia
Breakfast with families
8:00am Meet at ISJF Offices for transfer to local school site
AM Morning visit and service project with local school
Lunch with participants
12:30 departure for San José on public bus
2-4pm Clínica Bíblica guided tour
5:30 departure for San Joaquín (by commuter train)
Dinner with families
Day 20. Thursday, June 2nd - Site Visits: ICT, Neotropic Foundation, UCR
Breakfast with families, ask for Box Lunch
10:00am meet at ISJF Offices for Group reflection – Prof. Helmuth
11:00am Visit Neotropic Foundation for Lecture
Lunch
2:00pm Visit ICT office, La Uruca to discuss Certification Program
Dinner with families
Day 21. Friday, June 3rd - ICDS Tour, visit with ALIARSE
Breakfast with families, NO Box Lunch
8:00am meet at ISJF offices
8:30am ALIARSE representative: “Urban Development Issues”, tour and discussions led by ICDS Representative; service project at local school
Vanderbilt student-led activities;
Lunch en route, ON YOUR OWN, not included in the program budget
1-3pm Nature Air visit and lecture of their history, goals, and objectives
3:30pm Visit with UCR students – organized by Juliana Coghi
Dinner with UCR students near campus at Pomodoro San Pedro
Evening Activity TBA
Day 22. Saturday, June 4th - Forum at Tropical Science Center Offices
Breakfast with families
8:00am Meet at ISJF Offices
AM Forum in Tropical Science Center Offices, San Pedro (Topic TBD), w/Humberto Jiménez
Service project: labeling trees in city parks
Lunch Soda Tapia
PM Go home and change
Dinner TBA - Group Reflection – Prof. Helmuth
8:00pm Festival Internacional de Ensambles de Percusión, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
Day 23. Sunday, June 5th - Transfer to Playa Sámara
Breakfast with families
8:00am Meet ISJF Offices for transfer to Sámara
Lunch en route, not included in the program budget
2:00pm Approximate arrival to Hotel Giada in Sámara, check-in
Free time Explore and relax!
Dinner at Hotel
Day 24. Monday, June 6th – Punta Islita Visit, Work Project
Breakfast at Hotel
8:00am Transfer to Punta Islita
AM Visit and Tour of Hotel Punta Islita
Local Community Project Work TBD
Lunch en route, not included in the program budget
PM Pass by Carrillo, learn about Town’s Development Efforts and Challenges
Transfer to Sámara
Dinner at Hotel
Evening Group Reflection – Prof. Helmuth
Day 25. Tuesday, June 7th - FREE GROUP DAY!
Breakfast at Hotel
Transport to Playa Carrillo – spend all day at a pristine beach
Day 26. Wednesday, June 8th - Transfer to Heredia, Hotel Bougainvillea
7:00am Breakfast and check out of Hotel
8:00am Transfer to Heredia, Hotel Bougainvillea
Lunch en route, not included in the program budget
PM Arrive and check-in at Hotel
Tour of Hotel and discussion of Certification Program standards
Dinner at Restaurant TBD
Evening Visit a Mall, free time
Day 27. Thursday, June 9th - Niños Mariposa –DEBra Foundation Activity
Breakfast at Hotel- Group reflection – Prof. Helmuth
AM Lecture: “Social Responsibility at Hotel Bougainvillea” – DEBra Foundation –Presentation of Niños Mariposa
PM Visit to Parque InBio
5:15pm Meet at Hotel for transfer to Restaurant TBD
Day 28. Friday, June 10th – Activities TBA
5:30pm Departure for Farewell Dinner @ TBD
Day 29. Saturday, June 11th - Transfers to Airport, On to New Adventures! J
Breakfast and check-out at Hotel
AM Transfers to Airport for late AM or early PM departure flights
Day 1. Saturday, May 14th – Arrival to Costa Rica
AM Arrival at Juan Santamaría Airport – San José
PM Program Orientation, Welcome at Hotel – by MVI Coordinator
7:00pm Dinner at Restaurant TBD
Day 2.– Sunday, May 15th - Transfer to Monteverde, Orientation to Program and Local Community
AM Breakfast and check-out of hotel
Transfer to Monteverde
Lunch at Hotel in Monteverde
PM Check-in
Monteverde Orientation and tour of “Downtown” Santa Elena, led by MVI Coordinator
Supermarket exercise on the local “canasta básica”
Dinner at Hotel, rest and ready to meet families tomorrow!
Day 3. Monday, May 16th - MVI Open House, Homestay Orientation,
7:00am Breakfast at Hotel, and check-out
8:00am Transfer to Monteverde Institute
8:15-9:30pm MVI open House and Lecture: “Sustainability and the Monteverde Institute” by MVI
Executive Director, Janelle Wilkins
10am-11am “Orientation to Homestays in MV”, by MVI Homestay Coordinator, Evelyn Rockwell
11am-11:30am Library Orientation, sign-in
12pm-1pm Lunch at MVI
1pm-3pm Spanish Instruction– “dichos ticos” and vocabulary specifically for interaction w/families
3pm-3:30pm Refreshments, by MVI
4pm-5pm Leave to meet your Home stay families J
Dinner with families
Day 4. Tuesday, May 17th – Spanish Instruction, Project Descriptions
Breakfast with families (ask for Box Lunch)
8am-11am Spanish Instruction
11am-12pm Break and Journal work, led by Prof. Helmuth
12pm Box Lunch
1pm-2:30pm Description of Projects and respective sitesat MVI by MVI Coordinator
Project 1: FCC: Biological Corridor – Reforestation Project
Project 2: Hotels and Sustainability
Project 3: San Luis, Rural Sustainable Farming and Agriculture
Project 4: Monteverde Conservation League (ACM)
Project 5: APAPNEM
2:30-2:45pm Break
2:45-3:45pm Lecture: “Integral Link between water resources, development and community
engagment” by Justin Welch at MVI
3:45-5pm Use of MVI Facilities / Journal Time
Dinner with families
Day 5. Wednesday, May18th -Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Visit, Lecture on Change in MV
Breakfast with families, take Box Lunch
7:00am Meet at TBD Point for transfer to MV Reserve
7:30-10am Natural History Walk at MV Reserve – Guided Tour
10am-10:30am Shop and visit hummingbird gallery
10:30am transfer to MVI
10:45-12pm Journal work and use of MVI Facilities
12:00pm Box Lunch
1pm-2:30pm Lecture: “Documenting Change in a Changing Zone” by Patricia Jiménez, CASEM
2:45-3:30 Group Reflection – Prof. Helmuth
Dinner with families
Evening Activity TBA
Day 6. Thursday, May19th – Biological Corridor Reforestation Project
Breakfast with families, take Box Lunch
7:30am Meet at Point TBD for transfer to Cañitas
8am-9am Lecture: “The FCC and Biological Corridors” by FCC Representative, at LLCC
9am-12pm Reforestation work on FCC Grounds
12pm Box Lunch
Afternoon Finish reforestation work
6:00pm Meet at Place TBD for Dinner with local Reps
Evening Group Reflection – Prof. Helmuth
Day 7. Friday, May 20th– Hotels and Sustainability
Breakfast with families
AM 1. Hotel El Establo Visit and inspection (Tour and Lecture on Certification
Program and Hotel Water Treatments (by Hotel Reps.)
2. Hotel Poco a Poco Visit and inspection
11:30am Transfer to MVI
Box Lunch
1pm-4pm Spanish Instruction, at MVI
4pm-4:30pm snack, provided by MVI
4:30pm-6pm Dance Class with Home stay Moms- at MVI. Learn the local Latin movesfrom an expert!
Dinner transfer home to families
Evening Activity – Out dancing
Day 8. Saturday, May 21st San Luis visits: Eco-Bambú, Finca La Bella
Breakfast with families (Take Box Lunch)
7:15am Meet at Banco Nacional for transfer to Lower San Luis
8am-9:30am Visit with Eco-Bambú (women’s Coop. recycled paper) learn to make stationery!
9:30am Transfer to Gilberth Lobo’s Farm
10am-11am Meet with Gilberth Lobo and discuss History of Finca La Bella
11:15am Walk to Oldemar’s Farm
11:45am Lunch at Finca La Bella
12:30-3pm 12:30-1:30pm: Guided tour of Oldemar’s coffee farm
1:30-3pm: Volunteer work on Oldemar’s Farm
3:15pm Depart for MVI
3:30-5:00pm Use MVI facilities, Journal work
5:30pm Meet at Donde Henry’s Restaurant
7:00pm Lecture: “History of Monteverde, Quaker Settlement” by Martha Campbell at place TBD
Day 9. Sunday, May 22nd – Monteverde Conservation League (ACM), guided by Mark Wainwright
Breakfast with families, NO box Lunch (PACK YOUR OVERNIGHT BAG)
9:00am Meet at Banco Nacional for departure to San Gerardo Station
10am-11:30am Hike down to Station
12:00pm Lunch at Station
1pm-2pm Lecture: Frog Declines in Monteverde, Mark Wainwright
6:00pm Dinner at Station
7:00pm Night walk with Mark Wainwright
Overnight at San Gerardo Station
Day 10. Monday, May 23rd – Leave San Gerardo for MV, FREE TIME
Breakfast at Station
AM Activity with Mark Wainwright (check out his bio)
Lunch Check-out, leave Station, walk up hill
12:30pm Approximate time at Selvatura
FREE AFTERNOON Any and all logistics, coordination and transportation necessary for the activities of your choosing for this day are students’ individual responsibility
PM Transfer to Santa Elena
Dinner with families
Day 11. Tuesday, May 24th - Cultural and Generational Activity with APAPNEM
Breakfast with families (no Box Lunch)
AM Cooking class with local Senior Citizens’ Organization (place TBD)
Lunch “with classmates” and “teachers” – Sharing stories of Santa Elena´s past
1:30pm Transfer to MVI
2pm-4:30pm Discussion and Mock-Planning: (with refreshment break at 3pm)
Suggestions:
A. “If I had a Business in Monteverde, what would I take on as part of my Social Corporate Responsibility”
B. “What areas should the local businesses be focusing on?”
Dinner with families
Day 12. Wednesday, May 25th - Local Challenges in Health and Education
AM Visit with local Clinic and Ebais
Discussion with MVI’s Health Program Staff, at MVI (They have been working
for a few years on a National Science Foundation grant on the Effects of
Tourism on Monteverde’s Health.)
Lunch at Restaurant TBD (Not included in the budget)
1:00pm Visit Local Public High School: tour grounds
Interviews with students
2:00pm transfer to Local Public Elementary School
2:30pm Informal discussion with Director
4pm-5pm Time to use MVI Facilities/ Journal Work
Dinner with families
Evening Group Activity TBA
Day 13. Thursday, May 26th - Part II of Program: Social Corporate Responsibility –
An analytical exercise of the Monteverde Experience.
Breakfast with families, ask for Box Lunch
7:40am Meet at Banco Nacional for transfer to schools
8:00am Interviews with the Cloud Forest School
9:00am transfer to MVI
9:10am Group Analysis of Monteverde: What extra-curricular activities are available? (VU)
11:30am Walk to Friends School
Lunch Box Lunch with students from Friends School
1:30-2:30 Use of MVI Facilities; journal work
2:30-5:30pm Discussion Series on Sustainability in Monteverde with local Representatives, at
MVI with a Refreshment break
Dinner with Panel participants to continue with informal discussions, at Restaurant TBD
EveningActivity TBA
Day 14. Friday, May 27th- Free Day in Monteverde (subject to change)
Day 15. Saturday, May 28th - Farmer’s Market, family time
Breakfast with families
9:00am Meet group at Farmer’s Market to try out local produce (Public High School Auditorium)
10-11am Journal work and Observation activity in Santa Elena
11:00am Departure for homestays and time with families
Lunch with families
FREE AFTERNOON
6:00pm Homestay Farewell party and Dinner
Day 16. Sunday, May 29th - Transfer to La Fortuna – Arenal Volcano area
Breakfast with families and last farewell!
9:00am Meet at Point TBD for Jeep Boat Jeep to Arenal
11:30am Arrive at Hotel for Lunch, rest, then check-in
Students arrange/reserve tomorrow’s recreational activities of their choice
PM Ecotermales Hot Springs (dinner included)
Day 17. Monday, May 30th – FREE DAY!
Breakfast at Hotel
FREE DAY Any and all logistics, coordination and transportation necessary for the activities of your choosing for this day are NOT included in this program’s budget, nor are those services MVI’s responsibility. Lunch and Dinner on your own
Day 18. Tuesday, May 31st - Transfer to Heredia, Homestay
7:00am Breakfast at Hotel, and check-out
8:00am Leave for San José
12:00 pm Approximate arrival to San Joaquin de Flores, Heredia
LUNCH @ FRESAS restaurant
1pm Group reflection – Prof. Helmuth
2-4:00pm Homestay Orientation Program; Presentation on the History and Objectives of Instituto San Joaquín de Flores, led by ISJF
5:00pm Leave to meet Homestay families!
Day 19. Wednesday, June 1st - Community Outreach Activity with local school, Heredia
Breakfast with families
8:00am Meet at ISJF Offices for transfer to local school site
AM Morning visit and service project with local school
Lunch with participants
12:30 departure for San José on public bus
2-4pm Clínica Bíblica guided tour
5:30 departure for San Joaquín (by commuter train)
Dinner with families
Day 20. Thursday, June 2nd - Site Visits: ICT, Neotropic Foundation, UCR
Breakfast with families, ask for Box Lunch
10:00am meet at ISJF Offices for Group reflection – Prof. Helmuth
11:00am Visit Neotropic Foundation for Lecture
Lunch
2:00pm Visit ICT office, La Uruca to discuss Certification Program
Dinner with families
Day 21. Friday, June 3rd - ICDS Tour, visit with ALIARSE
Breakfast with families, NO Box Lunch
8:00am meet at ISJF offices
8:30am ALIARSE representative: “Urban Development Issues”, tour and discussions led by ICDS Representative; service project at local school
Vanderbilt student-led activities;
Lunch en route, ON YOUR OWN, not included in the program budget
1-3pm Nature Air visit and lecture of their history, goals, and objectives
3:30pm Visit with UCR students – organized by Juliana Coghi
Dinner with UCR students near campus at Pomodoro San Pedro
Evening Activity TBA
Day 22. Saturday, June 4th - Forum at Tropical Science Center Offices
Breakfast with families
8:00am Meet at ISJF Offices
AM Forum in Tropical Science Center Offices, San Pedro (Topic TBD), w/Humberto Jiménez
Service project: labeling trees in city parks
Lunch Soda Tapia
PM Go home and change
Dinner TBA - Group Reflection – Prof. Helmuth
8:00pm Festival Internacional de Ensambles de Percusión, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
Day 23. Sunday, June 5th - Transfer to Playa Sámara
Breakfast with families
8:00am Meet ISJF Offices for transfer to Sámara
Lunch en route, not included in the program budget
2:00pm Approximate arrival to Hotel Giada in Sámara, check-in
Free time Explore and relax!
Dinner at Hotel
Day 24. Monday, June 6th – Punta Islita Visit, Work Project
Breakfast at Hotel
8:00am Transfer to Punta Islita
AM Visit and Tour of Hotel Punta Islita
Local Community Project Work TBD
Lunch en route, not included in the program budget
PM Pass by Carrillo, learn about Town’s Development Efforts and Challenges
Transfer to Sámara
Dinner at Hotel
Evening Group Reflection – Prof. Helmuth
Day 25. Tuesday, June 7th - FREE GROUP DAY!
Breakfast at Hotel
Transport to Playa Carrillo – spend all day at a pristine beach
Day 26. Wednesday, June 8th - Transfer to Heredia, Hotel Bougainvillea
7:00am Breakfast and check out of Hotel
8:00am Transfer to Heredia, Hotel Bougainvillea
Lunch en route, not included in the program budget
PM Arrive and check-in at Hotel
Tour of Hotel and discussion of Certification Program standards
Dinner at Restaurant TBD
Evening Visit a Mall, free time
Day 27. Thursday, June 9th - Niños Mariposa –DEBra Foundation Activity
Breakfast at Hotel- Group reflection – Prof. Helmuth
AM Lecture: “Social Responsibility at Hotel Bougainvillea” – DEBra Foundation –Presentation of Niños Mariposa
PM Visit to Parque InBio
5:15pm Meet at Hotel for transfer to Restaurant TBD
Day 28. Friday, June 10th – Activities TBA
5:30pm Departure for Farewell Dinner @ TBD
Day 29. Saturday, June 11th - Transfers to Airport, On to New Adventures! J
Breakfast and check-out at Hotel
AM Transfers to Airport for late AM or early PM departure flights