Field learning
The cloud forest as a field classroom
Observation, data collection and conversation with a specialist in Monteverde, built around the course syllabus and the learning goals.
- Approx. duration:
- 1 to 2 days
- For:
- Education
For education
Educational travel and field trips in Costa Rica, built around your course
A field trip works best when it connects to what is taught in the classroom. That is why we do not start from a catalog of destinations. We start from the course, the degree and what you want the group to learn.
At El Guía CR we design educational trips in Costa Rica for schools, universities and training programs, and we coordinate the logistics so teaching staff can focus on teaching.
What we design for your trip
Learning goals first
We go through the course syllabus with you and choose places and activities that reinforce it.
Hands-on fieldwork
Observation, data collection and conversations with specialists, from biology and geology to culture and communities.
Work with every level
Trips for schools, universities or training groups, with a pace and content that suit the age of the students.
Logistics built for groups
Transport, meals, schedules and support coordinated through one contact, before and during the trip.
How we work
We understand
You tell us the course or degree, the level, the group size and what you want students to learn.
We design
We design a field itinerary with activities and timing tied to your objectives.
We coordinate
We coordinate transport, specialists and practical details, and support you during the trip.
Examples for field trips
Starting ideas. Each trip is adjusted to the course, the age group and the goals of whoever requests it.
Food & cooking
Cooking with a host family
Market, stove and a shared table with a local family. A way to understand Costa Rican food from the people who cook it every day.
- Approx. duration:
- Half a day
- For:
- Travelers · Education
Culture & communities
Afro-Caribbean culture in the South Caribbean
Food, cacao and conversations with people from the community to learn about the history and everyday life of the South Caribbean.
- Approx. duration:
- 2 days
- For:
- Education · Travelers
Frequently asked questions
Can you design a trip around our course syllabus?
Yes, that is exactly how we work. Share the objectives and content with us and we will propose places and activities that line up.
Do you work with schools as well as universities?
Yes. The level changes the pace, the content and the care measures, and we factor that in when designing.
Do you handle group transport and meals?
We coordinate them with local partners as part of the proposal, so teaching staff have one contact.
How far ahead should we request a trip?
The earlier the better, since the academic calendar, availability and budget all have to line up. If your date is close, write to us and we will see what is possible.
Let's plan your next trip.
Tell us the course, the level and what you want the group to learn. We will build a proposal with you.