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 Backpacking Tip: Foot Care & Boot Buying Guide
For most Costa Rica Outward Bound activities, you are on your feet. Therefore, any foot discomfort or foot injury can seriously impact your abilities and mood. Luckily, there´s a lot you can do to prevent foot problems, read more for foot care tips & a guide for buying hiking boots.
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 University of Alabama Students Bring Water to Indigenous Community
An isolated indigenous community in Costa Rica can now count on safe and reliable drinking water thanks to a group of students from the Community Service Center of the University of Alabama. This group of 11 students dedicated their past winter break to making a significant difference in the lives of others.
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 Costa Rican Tiquismos (sayings)
Every Latin American country has its own unique vocabulary, and Costa Rica is no exception. Learn why Costa Ricans are called Ticos, and how to talk like a local with phrases like Pura Vida, Que Tuanis, and Buena Nota.
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 "This whole trip has changed me in so many ways..."
Read about why Tracey Kuczinski decided to go on an Adult Reconnect with Nature course after witnessing her son's transformation from attending Costa Rica Outward Bound's 24-Day Multi-Element course.
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 Costa Rican Coffee
Why aren't Costa Ricans allowed to grow Robusta coffee? Discover the answer to this question, and find out how Costa Rica became internationally known for its coffee.
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 Making Coffee with a Chorreador
Almost every gift shop and home in Costa Rica has a chorreador de café (literally translates to ¨coffee dripper¨). A chorreador is the traditional method to brew coffee, it provides strong flavor with little waste (no paper filters!).
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 Costa Rican Presidential Election
On Feb. 7th, Costa Ricans will go to the polls to vote for their next President, two Vice-Presidents, and 57-member legislature.
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 Meet Our Newest Instructors
All of us at Costa Rica Outward Bound are excited to have three new instructors: Tania Brotto, Sean Marr, and Heidi Ruckriegle. Read more to get to know our newest staff!
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 Upcoming Adventures
There are still spots available in our two upcoming semester courses, and our summer courses are filling up.
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