Costa Rica
We design sustainable adventure travel in Costa Rica for educators, families, individuals, and travel partners. Pura Vida is more than a saying here.
Costa Rica at a glance
Costa Rica is known for the Pura Vida lifestyle. Its people are pioneers in ecotourism and environmental protection. Home to some of the most biodiverse land and sea on the planet, with lush rainforests, towering volcanoes and beaches on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Costa Rica established its first shark sanctuary in the Golfo Dulce in 2018, protecting the scalloped hammerhead shark reproductive cycle, and has the largest primary forest on the American Pacific coastline. More than 25% of its territory is in protected areas, and the country generates nearly all of its electricity from renewable sources.
Capital: San José
Religions: Catholic
Currency: Colón
Population: 5,256,612 (The World Factbook 2023 est.)
Languages: Spanish, Patuá - caribbean, Bribir, Cabécar and Malekú (indigenous communities)
Independence: September 15, 1821
Government: Democratic
Current Head of State: Rodrigo Chaves
GDP by sector: Services 67%, Industry 21%, Agriculture 7%
Services in Costa Rica
Education programs, family vacations, and travel partner services across Costa Rica's volcanoes, rainforests, and coastlines.
Travel Partners
Full-service destination management including white-labeled and co-branded programs.
Education Abroad
Transformative service-learning programs for educators and their students.
Tailor-Made Travel
Travel for families and individuals seeking authentic experiences and experiential learning.
The colors of Costa Rica
Costa Rica
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What our travelers say
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A deep commitment to traveler safety.
As one of Cornerstone’s earliest members, Offbeat has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to traveler safety, staff development, and the ongoing evolution of its risk management systems. Their willingness to invest in thoughtful planning, transparent communication, and continuous improvement reflects the standard we encourage across our community. It’s no surprise that many Cornerstone members choose Offbeat as their trusted local operator throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The confidence they’ve built within the travel industry is grounded in professionalism, operational excellence, and a shared belief that meaningful experiences and strong safety practices go hand in hand.
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