Knockstar Quativa Costa Rica Orosi Valley 2022
Costa Rica is a cultural and natural paradise, but most travelers only see it from a traditional tourist perspective, missing much of the key beauty and challenges that are its reality. Globe Aware's Costa Rica volunteer travel programs offer a unique opportunity to help small communities improve their well-being and create a sustainable future in ecologically important areas.
Volunteer Work Projects in Orosi Valley
About an hour from the city of San Jose, in a gorgeous, hidden valley (Orosi), rests the tiny community of El Yaz, known for its clean water, rich soil, eternal spring-like temperatures (about 75 degrees every day), and organic, agricultural way of life. Although the villagers love their natural paradise, they have struggled to make ends meet, as even low-paying jobs are rare. Most villagers may not live in abject poverty but have no access to hot water, cars, or many of the amenities to which a North American may be accustomed.
Knockstar Costa Rica Orosi Valley Itinerary - Click Here
Arranging Your Volunteer Vacation Airfare
Unless you are part of Leader Summit, arrive no later than 8:00 pm at San Jose airport on Monday, November 14 (if later, we can help arrange independent transport to accommodations); Arrange to return by flying home anytime Sunday, November 20.
Itinerary
Morning - Pick-up at San Jose Airport (SJO)
Afternoon - Arrival: Orientation and settle into accommodation/Optional Ujarras, Casa del Sonador, the Orosi town, and Colonial Church, brief coffee tour, and church ruins.
Evening - Welcome dinner/free timeMorning - Breakfast
Mid-Morning - Work Project
Mid-Day - Lunch at Market
Afternoon - Cartago Market and Tour
Evening - DinnerMorning - Breakfast
Mid-Morning - Work Project
Mid-Day - Lunch with local family
Afternoon - Continue work project
Evening - DinnerMorning - Breakfast
Mid-Morning - Work Project
Mid-Day - Lunch with a local family
Afternoon - Ziplining/Canyoning
Evening - DinnerMorning - Breakfast
Mid-Morning - Work Project until Noon
Mid-Day - Lunch at Lakeside Restaurant
Afternoon - Hot Springs
Evening - Pizza DinnerMorning - Breakfast
Mid-Morning - Half of the group at work Project / Other half rafting
Mid-Day - Lunch
Afternoon - Half of the group at work Project / Other half rafting
Evening - Trout Farewell Dinner PartyMorning - Morning Breakfast Check out; Drive to the airport
Projects
You will be involved in several construction and maintenance projects on the new Community Center, the old church, the primary school, and residential construction for an indigent local family
Your accommodations
Volunteers will be accommodated in several modest and mid-range hotels and guest houses in the area.
