EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL & CULTURAL IMMERSION

COSTA RICA

Pura Vida. Explore rainforests, volcanoes, and beaches, dive into hands-on sustainability, and connect with local communities, all in one unforgettable trip.

WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE

Learning that lives outside the classroom

Real-life connection

Live the “Pura Vida” lifestyle and everyday Costa Rican culture firsthand.

Wildlife & Nature

Explore rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls, and national parks.

Hands-on adventures

Zipline, kayak, hike, raft, and snorkel across Costa Rica’s landscapes.

Service & Community

Volunteer at local schools and take part in meaningful cultural exchange.

Hands-On Sustainability

Visit eco-schools, cacao farms, and indigenous communities.

Real-world Spanish

Practise the language in authentic settings, immersed in local community life.

WHY COSTA RICA

LIVE LIKE
A LOCAL

Costa Rica is safe, welcoming, and ideal for student travel, where the “Pura Vida” spirit meets rainforests, volcanoes, and beaches. Explore incredible wildlife, get hands-on with sustainability and service, and connect with local communities.

  • Discover the “Pura Vida” lifestyle firsthand
  • Rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, and wildlife
  • Hands-on sustainability and service learning
  • Safe, welcoming, and perfect for student groups

WHY LIVE N LEARN

NOT JUST SIGHTSEEING

Live N Learn is a boutique travel provider that pairs attention to detail with real personalized support, a community-centered approach, and a philosophy of authentic immersion, living alongside local communities rather than just sightseeing. It’s that care that earns us the trust of schools across the U.S. year after year.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Adventure + Cultural Immersion
Service Learning + Sustainability Nature + Wildlife Exploration

PROGRAM FOCUS

Science, Nature & Sustainability
Service Learning & Community Engagement
Spanish & Cultural Immersion
Adventure & Environmental Education

PROGRAM DETAILS

Students aged 12 and above
No Spanish knowledge required
One free chaperone per six students
Customizable Itineraries

TRANSPARENT, ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING

Flights, accommodations, meals, activities, entrance fees, and on-the-ground support, all in one clear price.

No add-ons, no surprises, ever.

SIGNATURE ROUTE

THE PURA VIDA ROUTE

Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Guanacaste & Bahía de Papagayo

All stops are part of one signature journey, with indigenous community visits, sustainable school projects, and chocolate & farm-to-table experiences woven throughout.

"You should take this trip because, the relationships you make with other people that will last a while, even if you’re not in the same state as them. The relationships with the chaperones are also great. Your host family will be like your second family for a week and you can keep in touch with them and they will feel like family."

– Peter G. | Traveler

"We are very happy with the experience our son had in Spain. He got to visit a wide variety of culturally interesting sites, try some different and delicious food, and spend time with Spanish students his age. He said his Spanish improved as a result as well. He returned home so excited from the trip and it sparked his interest in doing more international travel."

– WENDY A. | Parent

"LNL provided an amazing opportunity to experience French family life and culture."

– Maelynn G. | Traveler

"This trip is a super great experience to learn about other parts of the world. On this trip we got to try many foods and learn about different places. It is also a great opportunity to practice your Spanish in the real world."

– Allison B. | Traveler

"Live N Learn gave my daughter the experience of a lifetime. They handled everything. From tour guides, authentic hotels, food, and places that a tourist wouldn’t know about. She experienced Spain as a Spaniard would! She cannot wait to go back!"

– Chandler K. | Parent

"It was an opportunity to immerse myself in every aspect of another culture, it allowed me to learn about their history and about every small detail about the art and architecture and how it ties into the beliefs of people who stood there hundreds of years ago. This opportunity allowed me to improve my Spanish in a way I never could before. Also the food was amazing and it towers above most of our food."

– Gavan L. | TRAVELER

POSTCARDS FROM COSTA RICA

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