What type of lodging is provided?
On the first and last night of the program, the team stays in a hotel a short distance from the San Jose airport. Rooms are assigned double-occupancy. In Santa Elena, the team stays at a very comfortable, recently built family-run hotel. Rooms are double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.
What are the laundry arrangements?
The hotel in Santa Elena offers a laundry service. There is also a laundry facility in town.
What is the electrical power?
Costa Rica's electricity is the same as the United States (110V AC at 60Hz).
What is the local cuisine?
Costa Rican cuisine is simple and prepared without many spices. Breakfast offers fresh fruit, cereals, eggs, yogurt, juice, toast, Gallo Pinto and coffee or tea. Lunch and dinner will be a wide range of beef, chicken, and pork dishes, as well as fresh vegetables. Soup and tortillas are common. Comida típica (local dishes) always have a rice and bean component and Gallo Pinto, the national dish of fried rice and black beans, is common at many meals. Fried plantain is also often served.
Can special diets be accommodated?
Avoiding meat is not a problem. Strict vegetarians are more difficult to accommodate. Consider bringing familiar foods to supplement your diet if you have special needs.
Will potable drinking water be provided?
Yes, plenty of clean bottled water will be provided.
