Costa Rica 2026 SMLS Expedition
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When you travel, you may learn much about the place you are visiting, but you learn even more about yourself.
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Reports and Photos from the Trip
The trip field reports will be updated periodically throughout the trip. Check back often to read the most up-to-date student reports. We recommend sharing this page with any family or friends who would like to follow along on the group’s adventure in Costa Rica.
Maleku Culture, History & Traditions
We had an early start, beginning our day at 5am with a delicious breakfast before getting on our buses to begin our drive to La Fortuna. Before we arrived in
Perseverance Can Lead To Beautiful Things
On the second day in Costa Rica, we went hiking to see a beautiful waterfall and later went to visit an indigenous group in Costa Rica called Maleku, where we
A Welcome Rain
On the first day in Costa Rica, we had to arrive way too early at the airport. We were all very tired and a bit grumpy, but as soon as
Learning to See Beyond First Impressions
Most travel moves fast: a landmark, a photo, a quick impression, and then on to the next stop. But meaningful travel asks something different of us. It asks us to
Photo Gallery
In addition to the photos embedded in the Field Reports, we will periodically upload new photos to the below image gallery and to the Photo Album link for where you can download the images.