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Costa Rica Gap Year

Costa Rica Gap Year: Visit gorgeous Costa Rica with Gap 360

Costa Rica is one of Latin America's best kept secrets, an exotic ecosystem bursting with rare wildlife, lush scenery, stunning beaches and high-octane adventure thrills. Zip-line through a cloud forest or hike up bubbling Volcano Arenal, swim under gorgeous waterfalls or laze on Costa Rica's sunny shores on a fun-packed gap year trip. Volunteer on a conservation, teaching or community project, learn Spanish, see mischievous monkeys or save sea turtles. Whether you feel like a new challenge, an exciting adventure or just want to chill out in gorgeous surroundings, Costa Rica's fragile balance of beauty and nature is an unspoilt paradise just waiting to be explored. If you want the perfect combination of adrenaline-packed activity and lazy days on the beach then Costa Rica is the ideal gap year destination.

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Central American Journey

Central American Journey

32 days from €1.704 €2.272

Experience a 32-day Central American odyssey exploring 6 incredible countries, including Guatemala, Costa Rica and Belize. See Mayan ruins, crystal clear oceans and breathtaking scenery!
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Learn to Speak Spanish in Costa Rica

Learn to Speak Spanish in Costa Rica

2-8 weeks from €1.104

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica and live with a Spanish family in a homestay as you learn a new language and explore amazing Costa Rica on this Spanish-speaking experience!
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Costa Rica on a Shoestring

Costa Rica on a Shoestring

14 days from €834

Discover Costa Rica on a budget with this fantastic 2-week tour!

Explore mist-soaked forests and rocky canyons, relax on spectacular white and black sand beaches, and see some incredible wildlife such as monkeys, lizards and red poison-dart frogs!
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Volunteer and Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Volunteer and Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

6-8 weeks from €2.813

Learn Spanish is Costa Rica, live with locals in a homestay and volunteer with kids, communities or wildlife conservation projects in this stunning Central American country.
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Backroads of Central America

Backroads of Central America

18 days from €1.119 €1.399

An amazing 18 day group tour through four Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala!
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Teaching English in Costa Rica

Teaching English in Costa Rica

2-4 weeks from €1.080

Teach English to kids and see beautiful Costa Rica with this amazing volunteer package! Enjoy a week of Spanish language lessons and then then throw yourself into one of two fantastic teaching projects, either in the capital or on the coast!
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Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica

Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica

2-4 weeks from €736

Volunteer with Costa Rica's amazing sea turtles and help to protect this endangered species. Intermediate/high level Spanish skills required.
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Wildlife Conservation in Costa Rica

Wildlife Conservation in Costa Rica

2-4 weeks from €736

Help conserve and protect native wildlife at conservation projects in Costa Rica on this Spanish-speaking wildlife experience.
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Central & South America 360

Central & South America 360

97 days or longer from €9.007

Spend 3 months journeying through Central and South America! Explore thirteen incredible countries, including Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Brazil, and trek the legendary Inca Trail!
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