Today we went to the beautiful La Paz waterfall gardens and saw majestic waterfalls, beautiful wildlife, and reptile exhibits that made my skin crawl. In my topic of design and launch, we have learned a lot from the site visits. Specifically, at the farms, we learned how sustainability can be related to our topic. We…
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In Cacao we trust
Today, we visited Sibo Chocolate for a chocolate history and tasting tour, and it was my favorite tour so far! We learned about the origins of chocolate among Indigenous peoples and how it served many purposes before becoming the sweet treat we know and love today. In addition to the history lesson, we sampled a…
Watch your step
Today, we returned to Sarapiquí to visit a banana plantation. The plantation was beautiful, and our guide, Francini, was incredibly knowledgeable. Her young daughter, Victoria, kept us entertained with her playful energy and charm. At the plantation, we learned how bananas grow from a flower, and how the petals protect the developing fruit. We also discovered…
I like my pineapple better cut with a machete
Today, we went to Sarapiquí to visit a pineapple plantation. Sarapiquí was incredibly hot and humid! I was surprised that just a two-hour drive could take us to such a different climate. The pineapple we tried there was some of the juiciest and freshest I’ve ever tasted. The supply chain for pineapple is much simpler…
Quaker Oats and Baby Goats
Unfortunately, today we left the lush paradise of Monteverde. On our way home, we stopped at Life Monteverde, a coffee farm with a heavy emphasis on sustainability, and learned about all the ways that farming can be as sustainable as possible. Seeing the farmers who worked at Life Monteverde gives me insight into the life…
It was a dark and stormy night…
Hola, today was our first and last full day in Monteverde. Today we went to the cloud forest where we were face to face with beautiful views and animals. We had a very productive day wherein we walked almost 4 miles! After a short break and lunch back at the hotel, we went to the…
No Mosquitos? No problem.
Today, we made our trek up to Monteverde. As I slept for most of the trip, I am not too sure of what much of the scenery looked like, but as we got further up the mountain, I awoke from my second slumber to see beautiful, lush green mountains. The communities we drove through had…
Was today a sign to buy Bad Bunny tickets?
I think there are a few reasons people spend money at the Britt shops. For one, Costa Rican coffee is known as a high-quality product, and people want to take this home for their friends and family to enjoy. Another reason is that Britt takes pride in its sustainability and environmental consciousness, which they make…
Strawberry fields forever (not the song by the Beatles though)
Today we took on Hacienda Doka coffee farm and a beautiful strawberry farm! The coffee farm was more step by step, with everything in order, starting from growing the beans all the way to drying them and making them into a delicious coffee. The Strawberry farm was a bit zany with miles and miles of…
Smiling through the language barrier
My first impression of Costa Rica is a rich culture so different from ours that it’s almost difficult to compare it to anything I’ve seen. The people are so kind and willing to help. I am surprised by which people spoke English and who did not speak English. For instance, the salespeople in the mall…
Costa Rica Excitement
Hello, my name is Gabby Bloom, and I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I just completed my freshman year, studying business analytics and marketing. Before diving into the research, I knew Costa Rica had a reputation for being eco-friendly, but I didn’t realize just how seriously the country takes sustainability. The fact that Costa Rica…