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A Taste of Costa RicaProgram # 8577
Road Scholar Staff Training & Development
Jenkins MacedoStatistical Analyst/Predictive Modeler
November 16, 2016
Introductory OverviewThis presentation covers my experiences of the Road Scholar’s International Program # 8577 “A Taste of Costa Rica” with sponsorship provided by Holbrook Travel, Inc.
Please visit the program’s web page for more information on how to enroll: https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/8577/a-taste-of-costa-rica/dates/
Group LeaderErick Castro Vargas (Since 04)Road Scholar – Program Group Leader
Sarchi, Costa Rica
Road Scholar’s Staff
Jordan HallmarkRoad Scholar - Contact Center Portland, Oregon, USA
Jenkins MacedoRoad Scholar – Marketing AnalyticsBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Participants
Program #8577 DemographicsGende
r1st Timers Multi-Trips (2 to 3
Trips)Died Hard Member (4+
Trips)F (8) 6 1 1M (5) 5 0 013 11 1 1
Program Start Date: September 14, 2016 Program End Date: September 22, 2016
Program OrientationD
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Visit at the Gold MuseumD
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The museum is an inverted pyramid, which goes three stories downwards and hosts artifacts dating from 500 BC to 1,600 AD. It is own and operated by the Central Bank of Costa Rica, which started reclaiming archeological objects since 1950 to preserve and protect the country’s cultural heritage. The collections made their way into the Golden Museum in 1982.
A Historical Overview of Costa RicaD
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Mr. William Suarez
Costa Rica Independence Day Parade
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I met a new friend tooD
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On the Road to SarapiquiD
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A Taste of Costa Rica at the Food StandD
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Lunch at Rancho Roberto’s in GuapilesD
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Rainforest Lodge in Sarapiqui
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Checking in
Armadillo at the Rainforest Lodge in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
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Wildlife at the Biological Corridor of Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
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Morning Bird Walk at the Rainforest Lodge in Sarapiqui
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Rafting: Sarapiqui River
The Red Raft: The Dragon
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The Green Raft: The Snake
Lecture at the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center (SCLC)
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Women Group at SCLC
** Sold to raise funds to purchase educational materials for the children
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Latin Dance Lesson with the locals (SCLC)Unlisted Video on YouTube
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Sarapiqui River Boat Ride & Biodiversity Sighting
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Sarapiqui River Boat Ride & Biodiversity Sighting
Unlisted Video on YouTube
Agricultural Plantation Visit: Organic Paradise (Pineapple)
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Agricultural Plantation Visit: Organic Paradise (Pineapple)
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Unlisted Video on YouTube
Arenal Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Monkeys Watch at ArenalD
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Arenal RainforestD
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Diner at the Vida Campesina, San Carlos, Costa Rica
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Transfer to Monteverde Via Lake ArenalD
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Boat Cruise on Lake Arenal
Unlisted YouTube Video
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Coffee Processing
Unlisted YouTube Video
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Cloud Forest, Monteverde, Costa Rica
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The Quaker StoryD
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Butterfly Garden, San Jose’
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Ox cart Factory in Sarchi, Costa RicaD
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FarewellD
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A STATEMENT FROM Erick Castro Vargas
Erick was the group leader of the “A Taste of Costa Rica” Sept. 14-22, 2016 and member of the Road Scholar’s Costa Rica team. He’s been with RS since 2002 and has led many programs in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala
** Unlisted Video on YouTube