Costa Rica

Discover Costa Rica, one of the most bio-diverse places in the world; ISV volunteer projects demonstrate how people and nature are inextricably linked. One of ISV's Costa Rican Projects was recently awarded "Outstanding Project of the Year" at the World Youth and Student Travel Awards.

Testimonials

  • Living with a CR family and taking Spanish classes is a great way to start immersing yourself in the country, along with getting to the know the other people in group.

    Kirsten Wong Auckland University New Zealand

  • Do it, You not only get to learn the language, you become friends with everyone too, it really sets a bond for the rest of the trip!

    Karen Hammond Charles Sturt University Australia

  • Cultural immersion was a great way to settle into the country + meet other people on the project prior to the volunteer project.

    Jennifer Cousemacker University of New South Wales Australia

  • Living in a host family and classes was amazing! I learnt so much about the language and culture.

    Isabella Hobbs Lincoln University New Zealand

  • Ostional was very hot, beautiful and great experience to work in and see tortugas.

    Elizabeth Tan Monash University Australia Costa Rica Project Australia

  • The Ostional turtle project opened my mind to new experiences, I met amazing inspirational people, got to participate in saving a leatherback turtle and saw how these people live. I would definitely come back.

    Grace Rodgerson Melbourne University Australia Costa Rica Project

  • Living and working with the ticos provided and amazing insight into life in another part of the world.

    David McCann Tasmania University Australia

  • Well organized. The whole program of Spanish Lessons, volunteer project and adventure tour really were once in a lifetime experience.

    Yoon Jung Kang Western Australia University Australia

  • I learnt I can make a real difference in the world. I saw things I never thought I would. AMAZING!

    Caroline Leach University of New South Wales Australia

  • Amazing experience - best time of my life!

    Jacqueline Calaizis University of New South Wales Australia

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