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SESSION I WEEK-END
Trip to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and Santa Rosa National Park
The tour begins on Saturday morning (after the first week of class) and includes a visit to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, a volcano known for hot water and mud pools along its base. During the guided tour walk along the trails of the national park and become acquainted with the flora and fauna of this dry, tropical forest. After the hike, relax with a mud treatment in the local, rustic mud baths.
On Sunday morning, leave for the Santa Rosa National Park, a dry forest that was the first national park in Costa Rica. With a selection of hiking trails within the forest (some lead to the coast line where visitors can swim in the crystal blue waters of the Pacific), this area is home to over 250 species of birds. Animals seen in the reserve include: deer, anteaters, over 50 species of bats, as well as howler, spider and white-faced monkeys. "La Casona", a remodeled historical site(,) marks the location where Costa Rica defended her independence against the North American colonizer, William Walker.
SESSION II WEEK-END
Trip to Arenal Volcano
Depart
on the Saturday morning (after the first week of class) for Arenal. Once
in the area, students stop by Lake Arenal, take a guided hike along one
of the lush trails to observe wildlife native to the region, spend the
early evening bathing and relaxing at the hot springs with its spectacular
view of the volcano, and dine leisurely at the hot springs resort. If the
volcano is active on this day, you can see and hear impressive lava eruptions.
On Sunday morning hike to the Catarata La Fortuna and swim in the natural
pools at the base of the waterfall.
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Medical Spanish Courses ( Summer Option Session I & II)
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Seminar for Medical Professionals ( CPI Heredia)
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