Lunes 08:00 - 17:00 Martes 08:00 - 17:00 Miércoles 08:00 - 17:00 Jueves 08:00 - 17:00 Viernes 08:00 - 17:00

IFSA Costa Rica

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IFSA Costa Rica

Institute for Study Abroad

20/05/2026

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06/05/2026

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09/02/2026

Remembering the wonderful lectures from the Ecology in Costa Rica Winter Term course. We explored fascinating topics such as Urban Ecology and Jaguars in Costa Rica, and complemented our learning with hands-on experiences like a traditional cooking class and a co-curricular visit to an organic pineapple farm, connecting theory with real-life practice

27/01/2026

Our little friends at La Paz Waterfall Gardens ✨
Photos by Yara, PA-IFSA CR

27/01/2026

Part II | Cultural & Natural Costa Rica 🇨🇷✨
January—Costa Rica’s little summer—framed the cultural and natural component of the Custom Elon Higher Education program.
With great enthusiasm, students visited La Paz Waterfall Gardens, explored San José, and connected with local traditions during a hands-on cooking class at the Museo de Cultura Popular, preparing traditional prestiños.
They also visited the Quitirrisi Indigenous Territory, home to the Huetar community, where they learned directly from community members about ancestral knowledge, identity, and cultural resilience.
Through nature, culture, and community, this experience reinforced that learning abroad is deeply human and rooted in connection. 🌿💚

19/01/2026

Custom- I PART
This Winter was full of powerful energy with the Custom Elon Higher Education in Costa Rica program 🇨🇷✨
Through a Faculty-Led experience with graduate students, IFSA collaborated on site with three universities in Costa Rica—Universidad Hispanoamericana (private), Universidad Nacional (public), and Texas Tech University Costa Rica (private)—to explore internationalization, pedagogy, and higher education in CR.
Beyond the classroom, we also shared time with our Host Family Program: learning about the administration and, more importantly, hearing firsthand experiences from IFSA Costa Rica host families, which brought the human side of study abroad to life 💛🏡
One key takeaway? Education goes beyond academics—it is emotional, built on empathy, kindness, and connection, especially when learning abroad.
Thank you, Elon, for the trust and the beautiful exchange of knowledge.

12/01/2026

As part of the January and Australia Outbound in Costa Rica program, students visited Cerro Vueltas Lodge in the Cerro de la Muerte highlands, where they explored the farm and surrounding property while learning about cloud forest ecosystems, sustainable practices, and conservation efforts—connecting classroom concepts with hands-on experiences in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions.

08/01/2026

Our first co-curricular activity took us to Cerro Dantas, a protected area located in Costa Rica’s Central Volcanic Mountain Range, known for its cloud forest ecosystem, cool climate, and high biodiversity. This region plays a key role in water conservation and is home to dense montane vegetation shaped by constant mist and elevation.

While exploring the trails, students observed endemic species unique to Costa Rica, bringing ecological concepts to life beyond the classroom. The January and Australia Outbound in Costa Rica students were highly engaged, curious, and more than ready to learn through direct experience in one of the country’s most remarkable natural landscapes.

06/01/2026

We’re kicking off 2026 with the January and Australia Outbound program in Costa Rica 🇨🇷🌿
alongside IFSA’s course Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica and Its Challenges.

Just a small glimpse into the beginning of the Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica course — happy start to 2026!

Last Saturday, we held our orientation and enjoyed a tour around Heredia, setting the stage for an exciting academic and cultural journey ahead.

Stay tuned as we’ll be sharing highlights from our amazing field trips and cultural activities throughout the program ✨
📸 Photos taken by Yara, Program Assistant, during January 2026.

10/12/2025

Pequeño RECAP 2025. Enorme agradecimiento a lxs valientes estudiantes que eligieron CR as a home y nuestras maravillosas familias anfitrionas. Visitas increíbles: on site visits, Institutional Engagement y Student Engagement in CR ¡Felices fiestas!🎄✨
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A small 2025 recap:
A huge thank-you to the brave students who chose CR as their home, and to our wonderful host families. We also had incredible visits this year—on-site visits, Institutional Engagement, and Student Engagement in CR.
Happy holidays! 🎄✨

Dirección

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Horario de Apertura

Lunes	08:00 - 17:00
Martes	08:00 - 17:00
Miércoles	08:00 - 17:00
Jueves	08:00 - 17:00
Viernes	08:00 - 17:00

Página web

https://ifsa-butler.org/locations/costa-rica/

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