Name: Summer - Costa Rica SLT High School - Jun 28 - Jul 06
Start: 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Location: San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

MEDLIFE Movement

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214 reviews

Jun 28 - Jul 6, 2025

Group size: 15 - 15

Summer - Costa Rica SLT High School - Jun 28 - Jul 06

San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

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MEDLIFE Movement

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214 reviews

Jun 28 - Jul 6, 2025

Group size: 15 - 15

At MEDLIFE, we're dedicated to building a global movement that empowers disadvantaged communities in their quest for equality in healthcare, education, and access to a safe home. As a volunteer in the Service Learning Trip (SLT) program in Costa Rica, you'll contribute to development projects, participate in educational workshops, and provide free medical care to those in need. Additionally, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and understand other realities.

By signing up for a Service Learning Trip with MEDLIFE, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Materials & Resources
For the Mobile Clinic & Project.
Accommodation
8-nights dorm room accommodation for 6 to 9 people, exclusively with MEDLIFE participants.
Meals
3 meals a day are provided Monday-Friday, along with breakfast provided on the weekends.
Transportation
To and from the airport (within the established schedule), and to SLT activities.
English-speaking Leader
Safety equipment
Manuel Antonio excursion
National park
Guanacaste excursion
Coffee/Chocolate Farm, Animal Sanctuary, Waterfall
Travel health insurance
The insurance requires a $250 payment as a deductible for coverage.

Upgrade to single room

$560

Upgrade to a private single room for enhanced comfort and privacy during your week. This option is mandatory for parents to ensure a comfortable stay, as the initial trip cost covers only shared dorm accommodations for students.

Day 1
Day 1
Arrival to San Jose
Arrive at San Jose airport (SJO) between 9:00 am and 12:00 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.
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Day 2
Day 2
Manuel Antonio Full Day
Manuel Antonio National Park, situated on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, boasts rich biodiversity and a plethora of activities, catering to all interests. It's the top destination in the region, with charming hotels nestled in the rainforest hillside between the town and the park.
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Day 3
Day 3
Reality Tour
Volunteers on a MEDLIFE Reality Tour learn about partner communities and their challenges, fostering cultural awareness. We also visit the San Jose Spirogyra butterfly garden and discuss education and poverty in an Engaged Education Roundtable Discussion after dinner.
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Day 4
Day 4
Mobile Clinic #1
Get ready for your first day volunteering on a Mobile Clinic, providing essential healthcare to low-income patients. Later, join our Engaged Education Roundtable Discussion on poverty and healthcare.
Then, explore San Jose's beauty with a walking tour of the city.
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Day 5
Day 5
Mobile Clinic #2
Join us for another day of volunteering on a Mobile Clinic, bringing free healthcare to low-income communities. After setting up stations, volunteers will shadow medical professionals, assisting with treatment and identifying patients for follow-up care. Later, unwind with a documentary on global health after two busy days in the field.
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Day 6
Day 6
Transfer to Tamarindo
At 8:00 am, depart San Jose for Tamarindo, where we'll volunteer the next day. Enjoy jungle views during the 5-6 hour bus ride with rest stops for snacks and stretching. After lunch and hotel check-in, stroll along Langosta beach.
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Day 7
Day 7
Project Day
On project day, join locals in community development projects like renovations or construction. These vary based on needs. Depart the hostel at 7:30 am, prepared for messy tasks like cement mixing. After completion, celebrate with the community. Then, engage in an educational discussion on poverty and development. Return around 3:30-5:00 pm for beach relaxation and sunset, concluding the week.
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Day 8
Day 8
Guanacaste Full Day
Our day in Tamarindo will be packed with fun activities and sight-seeing. You will get to visit the majestic Llanos del Cortes waterfalls, go on a coffee and chocolate tour, a sloth bear tour, and visit the butterfly gardens while having a traditional lunch. Be sure to pack lots of sunblock, water, a camera, swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes. Departure from Selina Tamarindo is at 7:00 a.m, you can expect to arrive back at 6:00 pm.
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Day 9
Day 9
Departure from Liberia
Departure at Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport (LIR).
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Day 1

Arrival to San Jose

Arrive at San Jose airport (SJO) between 9:00 am and 12:00 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.

The trip was amazing!

By Arshida Y for Summer - Cusco SLT High School - Jun 28 - Jul 06 on Jul 10, 2025

The trip to Perou was amazing. We accomplished so much in 7 days. Peru is fantastic. The contrast of different environments: urban, rural, near the Pacific Ocean, in the Amazon, in the Cusco Mountains, among the seaweed, in the desert. Absolutely incredible.💖🇵🇪🦙 The organisation was very good, the people very nice. The support and assistance from the Med-Life team was incredible. The food so delicious. We came back tired, but our heads were full of experience and wonderful memories

By Corinne C for Summer - Lima SLT High School - Jun 28 - Jul 06 on Jul 10, 2025

This trip was organized to perfection. There is really nothing I would add or change. The new experience with the elementary school kids was phenomenal. It brought something more to the trip. The last visit day was spectacular. Carolina was also a formidable addition to our trip. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and organized.

By stavroula c for Summer - Lima SLT High School - Jun 28 - Jul 06 on Jul 09, 2025

Amazing experience either way plenty of fun activities and insight.

By Adam (Bardia) G for Summer - Lima SLT High School - Jun 28 - Jul 06 on Jul 09, 2025

It was a fantastic week for my son to spend with MEDLIFE in Peru. It was such a great experience for teenagers to participate in medical volunteering and visit so many places. Great job, MEDLIFE, for the organization!