Being an extreme banana enthusiast, I was extra enthusiastic about visiting the Dole banana plantation. This visit was so fascinating and made me love bananas even more (which I did not know was possible). Like coffee, the banana growing and harvesting procedures are much more time consuming and in-depth than I ever would have guessed….
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ICAFE Takes Coffee Seriously.
ICAFE put the coffee production industry in a new light for me. I had never before looked at coffee as being so scientific or substantial, but at ICAFE they take coffee seriously. It was so cool to see the behind the scenes research that goes into fixing problems Costa Rican coffee farmers have in order…
The Beauty Within the Clouds
The Cloud Forest in Monteverde completely exceeded my expectations of its magic and beauty. Being in deep in the forest, surrounded by some of the greatest biodiversity on the planet is pure bliss. My favorite part was definitely the bird watching, especially the beautiful quetzal, as well as the hanging bridge; despite my extreme fear…
Tico Farming Life May Be for Me?
The Tico farming life is definitely the lifestyle I want to live. Being surrounded with so much nature and biodiversity was really rejuvenating. The whole philosophy of Life Monteverde is so amazing, and you can tell the people apart of it are really passionate about the work they do. The workers are dedicated to the…
The “Green Mountain”
The naming of Monteverde was pure genius because that was exactly what I saw as I was driving up the long, windy road to Hotel Establo de Monteverde; a lush, green mountain. The drive here was so fascinating because we saw the many diverse areas of Costa Rica all within a few short hours. The…
No Way Jose … This is San Jose?
When I got off the bus at San Jose, the view of the city was not what I was expecting. Probably due to the fact that everyone talks about San Jose being a large city within Costa Rica, so I thought it would look similar to my home city, Pittsburgh. While there are many differences…
The Supply Chain of Coffee: Supplier vs. Retailer
After touring the coffee farms today, I will never complain about paying four dollars for a coffee again. The amount of hard work and concentration that goes into the process of producing coffee is bewildering. I will definitely be much more appreciative of the effort put into keeping my caramel macchiato at Starbucks delicious year…
The Diversity and Modernization within Costa Rica
Before arriving to Costa Rica, I was not aware of the diversity within Costa Rica and the different cultures that accompany this diversity. Dr. Ramirez explained to us that every province possesses unique attributes that differ from other provinces due to the different people and influences in them. She gave a great example by saying,…
Heredia: My Beautiful Home for the Next Two Weeks!
I can’t believe I am finally in Costa Rica! I did not seem real until I was walking down the beautiful streets of Heredia filled with flowers. vibrant colors, local people, and LOTS of Spanish. My first impression of Costa Rica is on the food- muy bien! It has exceeded my expectations completely, even with…
Giving Costa Rican Sustainability a Call
A mystical vibe has always accompanied Costa Rica in my mind. This is due to the country’s environmental sustainability initiatives being years ahead of most other countries. I envision lush, thick greenery kept beautiful, looking practically untouched, because of the country’s forward-thinking environmental practices. I am excited to be immersed in the country of Costa…