Costa Rica

"It was such a bonus to have the weekends available for travel. I had a great time exploring the country with other volunteers and I gained greater perspective about the country beyond San Carlos. However, I also found it quite interesting to roam the streets of San Carlos, discovering new shops, people, customs, whatever. Every single moment was stimulating -- even the most mundane of situations added to my experience in some way. I loved Costa Rica."

Jamie Hindin, Costa Rica volunteer

Free Time in San Carlos

In your free time you may choose to go to a local frog, crocodile, or caiman farm, tour the rainforest, or visit the orchid and butterfly gardens located in Monteverde. Many volunteers choose to relax and enjoy the local scenery, taking advantage of the slower pace of life in Costa Rica, which is often referred to as "Tico Time."

CCS offers the following programs in San Carlos, Costa Rica:
Volunteer Abroad -- 2 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

Intern Abroad -- 3 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

Insight Abroad -- 1 week | Click for Start Dates

Request more information about volunteering in Costa Rica or read more about the CCS Experience in San Carlos, Costa Rica from the topics below:

Learn about volunteering in Cartago or Puriscal, Costa Rica or return to the main Costa Rica page.