Arcos - Heredia, Costa Rica

This trip was a blast! To be short, there were a few health concerns with my housing in some bugs here and there, but other than that they were freaking awesome. The immediate area of the homestays felt pretty safe, but as you go out to places at night, there were some sketchy areas. Barrio Escalantes was a great part of town for bar hopping, but there were some other sketchy areas that you should avoid. All in all, it was a priceless experience that I will cherish forever (cliche I know). My advice to someone going on this trip would be to have an open mind. You are going to be pushed outside of your comfort zone in many different ways, some that you don't expect. Immerse yourself in the culture and the way of life and it will be a unique experience.