Today we got to experience two different aspects of the Costa Rica business environment, getting to visit Kyndryl as well as Dos Pinos Cooperative. Kyndryl gave us an example of what a Costa Rican multinational corporation looked like, where the lower labor costs and educated workforce draws companies in. Even though many of the profits…
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May 11 – Lots of Fruit
We got to start our day with a walking tour of the city of Heredia, and it was cool doing an Amazing Race style scavenger hunt in the central market (we even got some news features). It was super cool experiencing a local market and seeing how business is done there, and I think it…
May 10 – Strawberries and Waterfalls
Visiting the strawberry farm was a great way to start our trip and it was awesome getting to see behind the scenes and learning what they were all about. The delicious strawberries were obviously a highlight of the tour, but it was really cool getting to learn about everything that goes into producing such a…
May 8 – Getting Ready to Leave
Costa Rica’s focus on sustainability really makes the country stand out and feel genuinely authentic, as it offers so much more than just tropical beaches and rainforests. Its focus on conservation and maintaining a clean environment is especially cool in today’s world. I really look forward to experiencing everything the country has to offer and…