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193 Costa Rica
Adventure and Ecotourism
You can have a blast here! Beaches, canopy tours, zip lining through the rain forest, hiking, and more.
Costa Rica is also known for its efforts to protect sea turtles, crocodiles, manatees, otters, and other wildlife. It's a great destination for volunteering.
Airfare from $348* RT!
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| Sample fares to San Jose | RT* | |
|---|---|---|
| from Miami | fr $348 |  |
| from Atlanta | fr $516 | |
| from Dallas/FW | fr $496 | |
| from Houston | fr $516 | |
| from Austin | fr $528 | |
| *Prices shown are per person and do not includeUS-and foreign government-imposed taxes and fees associated with travel, which can be up to an additional $400 per round-trip ticket. Seats are limited and may not be available on all dates and flights. All prices are subject to change without notice.Fares are valid for holders of an International Student ID Card (ISIC). Valid for 1 year stay. Subject to availability and within the 1 year validity of the ticket. Date change fee is from $25 to $100 per change, depending on airline.Cancellation penalty is from $100 to $250, depending on airline. |
Adventures from $495*
G*A*P Adventures has been specializing in its own brand of unique, small group grassroots adventure travel experiences for 15 years! G*A*P strives to show you the real world by taking you off the beaten track, to the heart of the destination, and to meet the locals who call it home.
Book by calling (800) 781.4040 or visiting your local STA Travel branch!
| Sample Adventures | Price* | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Costa Rica (13 days) | Volunteer with a Sea Turtle Project in Playa Matapalo, a small beach town located on the central Pacific Coast. Then, horseback ride from Monteverde to La Fortuna and trek through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. | fr $495 |
| Costa Rica Quest(9 days) | An action-packed tour of some of Costa Rica's must-see highlights, with amazing wildlife, intense volcanic landscapes and superb Pacific beaches. | fr $495 |
| Go Costa Rica(15 days) | Hiking, horseback riding and swimming across Costa Rica. Trip hits natural highlights in Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Arenal, Monteverde, Montezuma and Tamarindo. | fr $550 |
| *Prices shown are per person and do not include airfare, local payment orUS-and foreign government-imposed taxes and fees associated with travel. Seats are limited and may not be available on all tours. All prices are subject to change without notice. |
Stay from $55/night
Vesuvio Hotel is in Barrio Otoya, one of the oldest districts in the area and is away from the noise and traffic of downtown, yet close enough to be able to walk the central business district within a few minutes. The hotel offer a personalized service with English-speaking staff. The facilities include laundry service, restaurant, bar, room service, free private parking, free E-mail service and free luggage storage.
The rooms are simple but comfortable and all have private facilities.
Local Attractions:
- The National Theater
- The Cultural Plaza
- The National Library
- Museums
- Shops
- Restaurants
- Banks
- Nightclubs
- Parks
Meliá Cariari San Jose - 3 nights from $239. Kick start your visit to Costa Rica's Eco-Wonderlands.
Book online, call (800) 781.4040 or visit your local STA Travel branch!
| San Jose | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Vesuvio Hotel | fr $55/night | |
| Meliá Cariari San Jose | 3 nights fr $239 | |
Student Discount Card - $22
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| ISIC in Costa Rica | |
|---|---|
| FREE upgrade to a combo meal at all McDonalds locations | 15% OFF dry cleaning and laundry services at Aquamatic Lavanderia |
| 300 COL OFF ticket price for movies at Cinemark | Discount meals at Quiznos Sub Shop |
| 10% OFF mountain bike tour - Bike Arenal Tour |
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