Heredia & Samara | Costa Rica
Nickname : Los Ticos
Population: 5 Million
Languages Spoken : 7
¡Hola!
I'm really excited to extend this personal invite for an epic adventure in Costa Rica. In fact, I've been telling anyone who will listen that it's one of the best countries I've ever visited.
We're not about the usual tourist stuff. We've set up something special – a homestay weekend with local families to get you right into the heart of Costa Rican life. Plus, we'll connect with local schools, giving you the opportunity to meet and hopefully make lifelong friends!
Our aim? To engage with the real Costa Rica with you and discover what 'Pura Vida' is truly about—its culture, its people, its vibrant life. Trust me, experiencing this the Ikigai Camps way is something else. Can't wait to have you with us.
¡Nos vemos en Costa Rica!
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Flo | Co-Founder
Waterfalls, Wellness and Wildlife
Live like a 'Ticos', as we experience coastal-vibes and city life in Costa Rica.
Our camp begins in Sámara, where the activities include:
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Work with community partner, CREAR
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Swimming and snorkelling with dolphins
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Surf lessons
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Kayak tour to coral reef project
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Volunteering at turtle reserve
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Intro to Spanish Lessons*
From there we head for a weekend in Arenal and Montverde:
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Zip-lining in the jungle
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Volcano hike
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La Fortuna Waterfall visit
Before heading to our final location, Heredia:
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Visit and hike the Volcan Poas
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White water rafting
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Cultural immersion with the Quitirrisí Indigenous Community.
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Work with local daycare.
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Traditional dance lesson
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Homestay with a Costa Rican family;
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Cooking class
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Market trip
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*Throughout the journey, we offer engaging Spanish sessions, providing you with valuable language skills and local slang to enhance your interactions with newfound friends.
The Accomodation
Our time in Costa Rica is split between the city and the beaches, as we start in Heredia known as the 'City of Flowers' before moving to the coastal town of Samara.
Both residences are situated on purpose built student campuses and have:
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Shared rooms (doubles and triples, same gender)
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24/7 Security and Customer Services
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Free WiFi
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Facilities
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Laundry
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Communal area
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Private terraces
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On-site chef
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Outdoor shower (Samara)
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Hammocks
For two nights, alongside other campers, you will stay with a local family in a Homestay. Hand chosen to give you the most authentic and genuine Costa Rican experience, there is no better way to live like a local!
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Shared rooms with other Ikigai Campers (same gender)
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Homecooked food
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Next to the campus
The Charity Partners
Crear
Nestled in the beautiful center of Playa Sámara, CREAR provides supplementary educational, recreational and career opportunities to members of the rural beach communities surrounding Playa Sámara
in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Offered primarily
to community youth with limited resources, CREAR’s innovative programs focus on creative and artistic expression, English language development, socio-cultural responsibility and women’s empowerment.
