Today was our last day adventuring in Costa Rica, and I couldn’t be more grateful to be on this trip. We visited La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where we saw lots of different animals and about 4 different waterfalls. My favorite exhibit was probably either the butterfly garden, because I liked the butterflies landing on me,…
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Bonbon Voyage
Today, I had the sweetest kind of history lesson, one that ends with bonbons. We visited Sibu Chocolate and tried a whole bunch of fun chocolate flavors. I would never typically go for many of these flavors, like the basil chocolate, but it was surprisingly good. I thought it also made a big difference how…
Going Bananas!
Today, we made our way back to Sarapiqui to visit local family farms that grow bananas and other vegetables, such as garlic and black pepper! These farms, primarily growing for local consumption, are more than just agricultural sites; they’re the backbone of community driven innovation! Our host for the day, Frenchi, is a classic example…
Tropic Like Its Hot
Today, we visited a Pineapple plantation in Sarapiqui, which was very hot and humid, might I say. This plantation exports around $1.2 billion worth of fruit annually. But this farm isn’t just about mass production, it’s about sustainability, community, and innovation. Pineapple and coffee may be tropical crops, but their journeys from farm to table…
Rooting For The Future!
Today was our last day in Monteverde:((((( This morning we visited our last coffee tour, Life Monteverde. This coffee farm and sustainability center is tucked away in the lush hills of Monteverde. However, this was not just a tour; we actually got hands-on experience! We helped plant corn by spreading the compost, raking the dirt,…
Not Just On Cloud Nine, Were In It!
Today, we started our day off bright and early (5:30am) at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. This wasn’t your average hike; it was a true look into what a thoughtful and put-together conservation looks like. We were above the rain line since we were in the clouds, so it was misty! We saw lots of…
Horsin Around In Monteverde
Today we had a long travel day from the Central Valley up to the chilly, misty mountains of Monteverde. We had a rest stop where we got to see lots of farm animals and ate lunch. As we climbed higher, the scenery transformed to lush greens, winding roads, and tiny mountain towns with roadside vendors…
Twirls, Ticos and Tasty Brews
Today, we started our day with a tour of another coffee plantation called Cafe Britt. This place was similar to our previous Doka tour, as Cafe Britt recently purchased Doka. Tourists love Cafe Britt and not just for their coffee. If you go into any airport shop, you will see people with bags of chocolates,…
Bean There, Picked That.
Today’s adventure took me from bold brews to juicy berries as we toured the Doka coffee plantation and a strawberry farm. These two places offered a good insight into how these flavors come to life. Starting off the day at the Doka coffee plantation, everything begins in a greenhouse, where baby coffee plants are nurtured…
Heredia? No, HerediYASSS
I had an amazing first day in Heredia! To start the day off, my Mama Tica made us eggs, ham, and toast for breakfast. Then we made our way over to Heredia by bus! Today we did a lot of walking around the city and trying lots of different fruits. Some of my favorites that…
Coast to Costa
Hi!! My name is Kaelyn Rauhut, and I just finished my freshman year at Pitt studying Marketing and Business Analytics with a certificate in digital media. Outside of school, I am in the Delta Zeta Sorority and a part of the Women in Business club. I have an older brother and a cat named Mango….