Our Costa Rica Fact File will give you background information on certain areas of Costa Rica. We are constantly updating the Costa Rica Fact File with new information so you can get a great insight into Costa Rica before you decide to travel there.
Facts on Costa Rica:
Full country name:
Republic of Costa Rica
Area:
51,100 sq km
Population:
4.1 million
Capital City:
San Jose
People:
96% Spanish descent, 2% African descent, 1% indigenous, 1% Chinese
Give orphaned and injured sloths the TLC they need. You’ll help out at a centre dedicated to the protection of these endangered creatures, feeding them and helping them return to the wild.
The perfect combination of sport and conservation. Help look after turtle eggs and the baby turtles - not difficult when they’re so sweet! Then learn to surf or improve your technique at a nearby beach.
You’ll be invaluable to the over-worked leaders of one of two adoption/foster centres. By helping out at these homes you will be providing these abused, neglected and orphan children the chance to smile again by giving them the care and attention they deserve, while you’ll also get a rare insight into Costa Rican life.
Learn Spanish with students from across the world. Classes are small and friendly and the teachers are qualified native speakers. Cultural activities and home-stays mean plenty of chances to practise.
Get up close to jaguars, parrots and other wildlife. The creatures have been held captive, but will hopefully be returned to the wild. Help nurse them back to health and educate the public about the centre’s work.
History teacher Daniel Guiney decided to take his classroom skills to Cambodia and explore the wonders of Asian culture! Find out more about his trip of a lifetime here.
Gap Year for Grown Ups provides Career Break Voluntary Projects and Culture & Language programmes throughout South America and Central America. They have the best available Community voluntary projects as well as a number of Conservation Volunteer Projects to choose from. Combine these voluntary work placements abroad with learning Spanish in South America.
For useful volunteer travel advice to South America from Gap Year For Grown Ups, use the following links:
