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COSTA RICA, no artificial ingredients.
Costa Rica is a small Central American country with just 51.100 km2 of extension. The
country represents 0,03% of the planet surface, contains 12 different ecosystems and
has 4% from the total species of Earth.
There are more than 500 000 species of animals and vegetation which is why our
country is considered one of the 20 countries with greater biodiversity in the world.
Approximately 25% of our country is protected by Wild Life Reserves also known as
protected areas. (National Parks, Biological Reserves, Protected Zones and other
categories ).
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Costa Rica, sin ingredientes artificiales:
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Costa Rica pura vida:
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General Information
This program is directed to 7th graders and up.
The proposed date for the Green Week is from March
11th to 15th 2013.
During the field trips, the students, besides of being
accompanied by SEK teaching personal , will be
assisted by Costa Rican bilingual environmental
educators, plus a paramedic.
They will visit Protected Wild Life Areas as well as
recreational Parks in the North zone, Caribbean,
Central, and South Pacific areas of our Country.
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To encourage attitudes of knowledge, respect, and tolerance
towards environment.
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To promote good fellowship among students of diverse
To draw the students’ interest towards environmental education
by direct contact with nature.
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To motivate the students’ positive attitude while entertaining
them in a privileged natural setting.
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To accomplish, with recreational activities, a socializing means
that allows the students’ integration and participation.
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Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most beautiful
touristic destinations of the country, with a high tourist rate
of national and international visitors because of its easy
access, biodiversity, and ecosystem. It’s known by being a
small “biological island” in the middle of a big area that is
used for other activities such as agriculture, cattle land, and
touristic developments.
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With one of the most impressive landscapes of all Costa
Rica, the park has white sand beaches and lush green
vegetation all surrounded by big mountains.
Among the outstanding fauna we find: raccoons, coati, two
finger sloths, agoutis, white faced monkeys, some species
of felines, and the “Tití Monkey”; endemic sub specie of the
park; that is now endangered due to its use as pets and
habitat destruction.
Activities:
• Crocodile watch from the Tarcoles River bridge.
• Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park.
• Walk through the paths for fauna observation.
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Isla del Caño Biological Reserve
Caño Island is a spectacular biological reserve located
some 20 km off the coast of Península de Osa.
It’s considered one of the best scuba diving points in the
world because of an excellent visibility under its blue
waters. The visitor may observe wonderful coral reefs, sea
turtles, dolphins, manta rays, eels, barracudas, tuna, and
other species swimming among a great variety of sharks
and humpback whales.
Besides of the geographic and biological importance of the
island, it also has an archeological relevance for being a
burial ground that dates from the pre-Columbus era. One
of the historical evidences is the presence of hand -made
and perfectly round stone spheres found in the site.
Activities:
• Boat trip through the Sierpe-Terraba canals.
• Seek and observation of dolphins and whales.
• Visit to Caño Island biological reserve.
• Snorkeling in the turquoise waters Caño Island.
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Sarapiquí
Sarapiquí is located in the North-East of the country
and it’s bordered by Nicaragua in the North. Its
biodiversity is very rich and is the place for
adventure seekers. In this general area, you find
several natural reserves and national parks
including Braulio Carrillo National Park and the
Sarapiquí protected zone.
Activities:
• Canopy with 7 platforms and 12 cables in
Hacienda Pozo Azul.
• Rafting on Sarapiquí river (category II).
• Night walk at La Tirimbina Biological Reserve.
• Seek and capture bats activity, with local guide.
More information on the bat tour:
http://www.tirimbina.org/esp/ecoturismo/programade-murcielagos.html
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Arenal National Park
Arenal Volcano is without a doubt the main
attraction of the area; it is one of the 10 most
active volcanoes in the world. Arenal Volcano
has an altitude of 1663 meters above sea
level. It was considered inactive for a log time
until 1968 when it made a sudden and strong
eruption that destroyed a whole town. After a
calm period, the volcano returned to activity in
1981 and since then it hasn’t ceased. The
National park is considered an important
hydrological resource because it feeds the
Arenal Lagoon, which is used to produce
hydroelectric energy.
Activities:
• Visit to Arenal Volcano National Park.
• Travel by the “Coladas” path.
• Walk on the Arenal hanging bridges.
• Visit to the hot spring waters of Baldi.
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Venado Caves
The Caves are 3 km. East of the town of Venado that is a 30 minutes
drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos, North East of Costa Rica. It is
known that the entrance to the caves was discovered in 1962 and the
caves date from the Mycenaean period (15 to 20 million years ago). For a
long time, they were submerged in the depths of the ocean but, due to
tectonic plaque activity, they emerged to the surface. They are mostly
constituted of limestone, stalactites, stalagmites, and corals, also by
accidental rock formations product of the erosive action of the
underground river that flows through them.
Activities:
• Visit to the Venado Caves.
• Two hours walk in the caves with local guide. The gear to enter the caves
(helmet and masks) is provided by the tour operator.
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With the purpose of making the trip more enjoyable , we have a
list of items that cannot be left out of your backpack.
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Mosquito repellant (biodegradable if possible).
Sun block protection.
Water bottle or canteen.
Personal grooming articles - biodegradable if possible(deodorant, soap, toothbrush, dental paste, shampoo, etc.).
Comfortable clothes for day activities (shorts and t-shirts). Packed
in plastic bags.
For the night walks: dark color pants, long sleeve dark shirt,
comfortable hiking boots.
Slicker jacket and /or umbrella.
Cap or hat.
Photo camera (in a plastic bag).
Flash light and a new set of batteries.
Sandals.
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Phone: (506) 22 72 54 64
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Fax: (506) 22 72 54 10
Home Page: www.sekcostarica.com
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E-mail: [email protected]
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Contact:
Geovanny Cordero Gutiérrez
Experimental Science Department Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
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Presentation design:
Experimental Science Department.
Colegio Internacional SEK - Costa Rica.
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