Costa Rica: Pura Vida - The Road Less Traveled

Pura Vida is a 14-day Costa Rican middle school program combining adventure and service. The program takes participants to the Southern Pacific coast to explore the world of permaculture at an environmental sanctuary, and then on to a rural community to help maintain the local schoolhouse. Some of the activities engaged in by participants are assisting the community in various outreach projects and helping protect the dwindling population of endangered wildlife while enjoying the natural beauty and wonder of Costa Rica. During their free time, students can have fun in adventure activities, such as whitewater rafting and zip-lining through the rainforest.