Upon our arrival to Arenal, I was immediately stunned by the massive volcano. This was unlike anything I had ever seen before. From our hotel we had a perfect view of it. The sheer mass of the structure combined with how luscious and green it appeared was what made it so special for me. I… Read more »

We started off our week with three consecutive visits to nearby farms. In their own ways, these farms displayed methods of agriculture that differed from the harmful practices carried out by giants such as Dole and Chiquita, embracing sustainability and organic production. For instance, the organic pineapple farm utilized plastic coverings as a way to… Read more »

I arrived in Costa Rica on the afternoon of May 6th. When I walked outside the airport, it was expectedly hot and humid. The group congregated together and shortly thereafter boarded the bus to the La Selva research station. The bus ride was about two hours and it provided a good first impression into what… Read more »