Summer 2027 | Mobile Clinic SLT | Tamarindo, CR | Aug 14-22
Overview
Summer 2027 | Mobile Clinic SLT | Tamarindo, CR | Aug 14-22
Starting at $2,390 USD
Deposit $200 USD
Please wait to book your flight until the trip has at least 15 confirmed participants. For updates or questions, please email info@medlifemovement.org.
MEDLIFE is an independently operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working alongside low-income communities across Latin America and Africa to improve access to medicine, education, and community development. All resources are reinvested in advancing our mission and impact.
Through your Service Learning Trip (SLT) in Tamarindo, Costa Rica you’ll experience this mission firsthand by learning from and working alongside local communities. At the heart of MEDLIFE is developing leaders—both students and community leaders—who create meaningful, lasting change.
Booking Terms and Conditions
By signing up for a Service Learning Trip with MEDLIFE, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
✓ Materials & Resources. All necessary materials and resources for Mobile Clinic and community project activities.
✓ Accommodation. 8 nights of dorm-style accommodation, with rooms shared by 6–9 MEDLIFE participants.
✓ Meals. Three meals per day, Monday–Friday, plus breakfast on weekends.
✓ Transportation. Airport transfers (within the established schedule) and transportation to and from all SLT activities.
✓ English-Speaking Trip Leader. A dedicated MEDLIFE leader throughout your SLT.
✓ Safety Equipment. Required safety equipment for scheduled activities.
✓ Travel Health Insurance. Coverage is included; a $250 deductible applies when using the insurance.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
✕ Flights
✕ Tips
✕ Pre- & Post-SLT Accommodation
✕ Optional Excursions
✕ Weekend Meals
✕ Cancellation Insurance
YOUR SLT WEEK
About Tamarindo
Costa Rica is known for its incredible biodiversity and natural beauty, but economic inequality and limited access to resources continue to affect many communities. In 2025, 19.3% of rural households were living in poverty, compared with 13.6% in urban areas.
Through your Service Learning Trip (SLT), you’ll work alongside local communities on projects shaped by local needs while learning firsthand about health, sustainability, and the social factors that impact communities in Costa Rica.
Highlights of the Week:
Learn about the challenges faced by low-income communities on a Reality Tour
Gain experience shadowing healthcare local professionals at a Mobile Clinic
Help bring safer homes to families with a Development Project
Build bridges across cultures by connecting with community members
Gain new perspectives, build meaningful connections, and reconnect with purpose.
Grow as a leader. Make the SLT the first step toward leading your Chapter and inspiring others
Day by Day Itinerary
View the Detailed Itinerary:
View the Detailed Itineraryhttps://info.medlifemovement.org/slt-itineraries
Day 1 · Arrival to Liberia
Arrive at Daniel Oduber Quiros airport (LIR) between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. A MEDLIFE representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation. You will have time to relax, settle in, and then head out to explore. Meals aren’t included today, but you can enjoy a tasty dinner at one of the nearby restaurants.
Day 2 · Orientation Day
The morning will be dedicated to an orientation meeting where we will cover what to expect for the week, safety precautions, and a brief training course on our Mobile Clinics. After the meeting your Trip Leader will take you on a walking tour of Tamarindo, giving you a chance to learn about the local way of life. Meals are not included today, but there are lots of great places to eat nearby.
Days 3 · Reality Tour
On a MEDLIFE Reality Tour students join MEDLIFE staff in the field to learn about our partner communities and the challenges they face daily. It is often our students’ first exposure to extreme poverty, making it one of the most impactful experiences of their trip.
Day 4 - 6 · Mobile Clinics
Each day, travel to a different community around Tamarindo for MEDLIFE Mobile Clinics, working alongside local healthcare professionals. Rotate through stations such as Triage, Education, General Medicine, Nutrition, OBGYN, and Pharmacy, gaining hands-on experience while learning how local providers care for their patients.
After the clinics, return to the hotel for Post-Clinic Activities and reflections, with free time to explore the city when available.
Days 7 · Development Project
Work alongside local community members on a development project based on their needs, such as a home renovation, well, or bathroom complex. End the day with a community inauguration to celebrate the completed project together.
Days 8 · Optional Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hike — Wildlife & Hot Springs Day Trip
Make the most of your trip! Join your fellow participants for a full-day adventure to Rincón de la Vieja, featuring volcanic landscapes, hot springs, hanging bridges, ziplining, and local cultural experiences.
Days 9 · Departure
Depart Tamarindo anytime between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
add-ons
Explore more cultural immersion add-ons
Extend your trip before or after your SLT with your friends, chapter, or family, or add a Saturday experience on Day 8.
These trips are offered through Good Life Expeditions, a MEDLIFE partner travel agency whose profits support MEDLIFE projects in the communities we work alongside.
Book a meeting with a GLE advisor:
Book a meeting with a GLE advisorhttps://meetings.hubspot.com/medlife-movement/gle-college-interest
Guanacaste Immersion — Wetlands, Waterfalls & Conservation (4D/3N)
Pre/Post SLT
Explore Guanacaste in four days. Visit Liberia, hike to La Leona Waterfall, tube the Colorado River, and discover Tenorio Volcano, the Celeste River, a sloth farm, and Llanos de Cortés Waterfall.
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