Day 3 – Global Tech vs. Local Roots 

Today, we got to see two different ways of doing business in Costa Rica. At Kyndryl, the setup felt like a modern tech hub. Their office is in a business park with neighbors like Amazon and Goodyear, and the place has everything: a soccer field, a food court, and a gym. Employees only come in…

Day 2 – Everyday Heredia

Today we got to take a walk around Heredia, spending the morning in the Mercado Central. The market was alive with color and sound, with fruits stacked in bright bunches, customers asking prices, and vendors going over to the neighboring shop to chat about their day. What stood out most was how work wasn’t rushed….

May 10th – Strawberry Farm Freshness

Our trip to the strawberry farm ended up being a great way to start the trip. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how intentionally the farmers work with the environment. They plant smaller fruit bushes around the edges of the fields so birds go for those instead of the strawberries. It’s a simple…

Getting Ready for Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s whole approach to sustainability honestly feels so genuine. The more I read, the more it seems like they’re not just saying the right things, they’re actually doing them. Clean energy, protecting forests, making sure huge crops like coffee, bananas, and pineapples are grown responsibly… It’s everywhere. Those three crops show up in almost…