Conservation in Costa Rica- PURA VIDA!

I went on the environmental conservation project in Costa Rica through Projects Abroad as part of my gap semester and I really loved it. If you are at all interested in living in a tropical forest and meeting wonderful people from all around the world, I would highly recommend you check out this program! My biggest concerns prior to the trip were about my safety and the authenticity of the experience. By the end of my first day at Barra Honda National Park, both of these worries were put to rest. The staff are so friendly and were always ready to help. The living conditions are simple, but comfortable, and they provide you with wonderful meals and safe drinking water. In terms of the experience itself, I cannot imagine a more enjoyable program. The projects were engaging and so much fun to work on. My favorites were the bat projects and bird surveys, but all of the work I did there taught me something new and kept me laughing everyday. The relationships I made with the staff members and volunteers from all over the world are ones that I will treasure for years to come. Do not pass up this opportunity! Pura vida!