Fun Facts
Costa Rica gained independence from this country in 1821, around the same time as many other countries in Latin America
What is Spain?
This animal loves to hang out and relax, and is also Costa Rica's national animal
What is the sloth
Costa Rica-themed hats, towels, bags, and more! We stopped at this souvenir shop twice on our trip.
What is El Jardin?
This long-time resident of the animal refuge doesn't do much at all, but everybody still loves her anyways (Be specific! Name and species).
Who is Marley the two-toed sloth?
These TWO trip participants were very prepared for our whitewater rafting adventure, as being in a boat is nothing new for them
Who are Delilah and Lucas?
Hot off the press! Costa Rica has about 200 of these.
What are active volcanos?
These two bodies of water can be found on either side of Costa Rica.
What are the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean?
Tim made this VERY important purchase during our Walmart stop (be specific)
What is a minion themed fart gun?
This world-class soccer player took the time to play a game with us during our time volunteering with Siempre Amigos
Who is Messi?
This trip participant scored the most hole-in-ones during mini golf, and even went to a golf camp
Who is Micah?
Rise and shine! The Costa Rican national anthem plays every morning at this time
What is 7am
Just as Costa Rica is one of the leading countries in its amount of national parks, Costa Rica also is a world leader in this important part of life.
What is happiness?
These two animals made a guest appearance during our pineapple/cacao break on our whitewater rafting adventure
What are a sloth and a horse?
These six staff guided us and instructed us, ensuring that we stay safe and have fun while helping the animals.
Who are Jennifer, Alexis, Larissa, Hainer, Maho, and Isabella?
This trip participant can be found: sleeping, wanting to sleep, asking when they can go to bed, and forgetting people's names.
Who is Erin?
Gallo Pinto is a popular Costa Rican dish containing this combination of ingredients
What are rice and beans?
Costa Rica is one of the few places in the world that do not have one of these.
What is a military?
This meal that everybody thought would be delicious turned out the be the least popular meal on the trip
What is the fettuccine alfredo?
This monkey is the leader of the pack, and his word is law in the monkey cage
Who is Guapo?
Roll Call! 1, 2, 3...
This trip participant is the most likely to forget to say their number.
Who is Daniel? But everyone else is tied for second, y'all need to do better :)
A saying, a way of life, this Costa Rican idea a large part of the country's identity
What is Pura Vida?
The hardest part about driving a big bus around Costa Rica is the fact that the country has a lack of these things that we take for granted when traveling
Uh on! The sloth peed on this trip participant
Who is Kaylie?
A bird ended up in the animal rescue place for making this mistake, but was released on our last day of service
What is fly into a window?
These two people are responsible for getting us where we need to go.
Who are Alejandro and Braunier?