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Outward Bound Costa Rica: Adult Panama & Costa Rica
Adults ages 19 and up can discover Costa Rica or Panama in one action-packed week or combine both the courses below for a two-week unforgettable experience. Discover the natural wonders of Panama’s ecosystems and absorb the Panamanian way of life while learning to scuba dive and sea kayak around the tropical islands of the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Earn your NAUI scuba certification while div...
Adults ages 19 and up can discover Costa Rica or Panama in one action-packed week or combine both the courses below for a two-week unforgettable experience. Discover the natural wonders of Panama’s ecosystems and absorb the Panamanian way of life while learning to scuba dive and sea kayak around the tropical islands of the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Earn your NAUI scuba certification while diving among vibrant coral reefs, colorful fish, mangroves, and a sunken ship. Begin with a rainforest trek that will bring you to the heart of Costa Rica’s landscape and its traditions. Learn backcountry skills as you navigate through dense tropical jungle. Rappel an 80-foot waterfall, and harvest sugar cane from scratch before beginning your beach phase. While along the Pacific Coast, conclude y...
Program Highlights
Get the chance to join deep dives and night dives, if you already have a scuba certification.
Gain firsthand experience way of life in a small island community in Panama or the remote rainforest communities in the mountains of Costa Rica.
Immerse in Caribbean traditions and culture in Panama or learn the pura vida way of life from homestay families in Costa Rica.
Earn a diver certification upon program completion.
Build a bond with coursemates from around the globe.
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- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Limon, Costa Rica
- Turrialba, Costa Rica
- Quepos, Costa Rica
- Cartago, Costa Rica
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
- Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Gandoca, Costa Rica
- Talamanca, Costa Rica
- Dominical, Costa Rica
- Bocas del Toro, Panama
- 1-2 Weeks
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Sketchy scuba dive lessons
by: amanous amanous - United StatesProgram: Outward Bound Costa Rica: Adult Panama & Costa RicaThe second week was learning to scuba dive in panama. The home stay portion of the trip was wonderful, and the fellow participants were good companions. However, the scuba instruction was very poor, it was basically non-existent and hence dangerous. Among my group there were luckily a few participants that already knew how to scuba so they helped teach me and the other person that had never done it before. The actual instructor/guide was neglectful and did not show us or explain to us how to p...
Thank you for the feedback – we take it seriously and have shared your input with our programming and dive teams. Safety & risk management is our main priority and continues to be evaluated by risk management teams at OBCR and with Outward Bound Inte...
Excellent of hiking, but sketchy scuba diving
by: Aileen Fitzgerald - United StatesProgram: Outward Bound Costa Rica: Adult Panama & Costa RicaThe first week of hiking in the rainforest in Costa Rica was really fun and I grew a lot. However, we never got to repel down an 80 foot waterfall as described. This was a little disappointing. Overall though I would highly recommend this experience. I met great people, learned a lot about myself, and feel invigorated and motivated after completing it.
Hi Aileen! We're so glad you saw growth through your experience with OBCR & had a ton of fun. Apologies about the rappelling – weather can be finicky, but come back and see us again soon and we can get you up there! Thanks for the recommendation & ho...
Extraordinary
by: Cassidy LProgram: Outward Bound Costa Rica: Adult Panama & Costa RicaIt was extraordinary. The most eye opening experience in my life. The best memory was the children in Bocas del Toro and getting my scuba certificate. I enjoyed the night dive the most. Never have I experienced something like this before, very surreal.
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Bocas del Toro, Panama
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Backpacking
- Climbing
- Ecology
Availability
Years Offered: 2022
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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