Costa Rica: Summer Field Study

Costa Rica is a world leader in both biological diversity protection and sustainable development. Its world class National Parks and other protected areas encompass over 25% of this biodiversity hotspot. Through this field study we'll view firsthand the differing habitats and management strategies associated with the wide variety of protected areas in Costa Rica. The areas visited will include national parks, national wildlife refuges, large and small private preserves, and biological corridors. Each has a distinct role to play in protecting the incredible biological diversity for which Costa Rica is famous. Itinerary Highlights: Carara National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, Curi Cancha Reserve, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Selva Biological Station, Poas Volcano National Park, and monkeys sloths, anteaters, crocodiles, and over 900 species of birds.