is one of the most beautiful countries to live in Central America. Lovely people, fantastic landscapes, beaches and unique culture – Costa Rica is one of the main destinations for backpackers and tourists. With 800 miles of coastline between the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea, we host more than 5% of the world´s biodiversity. National parks, reserves and wild life refuges make up more than 25% of our country, providing more than 100 different protected areas for you to discover.
• Spanish and English
• Happiest country in the world Democracy
Peaceful country, no army since 1949 900 types of birds
Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces which are: San JosĂŠ, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, Puntarenas, Guanacaste, and Limon. Each province is divided into numerous regions and districts. Capital
SAN JOSÉ
o National Currency: Colon o 1 USD 547 approx. Colones
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PROJECTS:
MY CULTURAL HOUSE Objective: Positively impact the lives of people in vulnerable situations.
Description: The volunteers will create
workshops and recreational activities for children, youth and adults alike, providing them the opportunity to meet and experience a multicultural environment inside the NGO.
Type of project: Social-Cultural Duration: 6 to 8 weeks Date of realization: October, December and January.
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POWERFUL VOICE Objective: Create an environment of cultural exchange through teaching a language.
Description: In pairs, the volunteers will
conduct classes of Portuguese, German and English to groups of Costa Rican youth and adults. Classes can take place in universities, schools or NGOs. The project seeks to provide cultural exchange experiences through dynamic learning activities.
Type of project: Educational Duration: 6 to 8 weeks Date of realization: October, December and January
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NATURATICA Objective: Contribute to reducing the ecological footprint through environmental education and the generation of actions for environmental protection.
Description: The volunteers will realize projects and conduct activities in different locations throughout Costa Rica with the purpose of raising community and environmental awareness as well as transmitting teamwork and leadership skills. Volunteers can also conduct activities through which they share their culture.
Type of project: Environmental Duration: 6 weeks Date of realization: January UCR
AIESEC in Costa Rica provides to its interns: Accomodation during the project Pick up
One meal per working day Incoming Preparation Seminar (IPS) Participation in Global Village
Contact
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Carolina Miranda LCVP IGCDP carolina.miranda@aiesec.net Dannie Carr LCVP IGCDP dannie.carr@aiesec.net
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Fabiola Ramírez LCVP IGCDP fabiola.ramirez@aiesec.net
Ivan Ortiz NST Match & Cooperations ivan1.ortiz@aiesec.net
Camilo Cortés MCVP ICX 15.16 camilo1.cortes@aiesec.net Search tool ICX
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