Spring Semester 2008
Tour Dates: May 13-20 (tentative)

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Costa Rica: Atlantic & Pacific Coasts, Central Highlands
Costa Rica: Coast to Coast

No Surcharge
Dr. Brian Odom

SM 116, T 5:15-6:05pm

One of the smallest Latin American countries, Costa Rica is home to an incredible five percent of total world biodiversity in 12 different life-forms. The country also exhibits extreme geographical diversity, including active volcanoes and lush primary growth rain forests. Costa Ricans have preserved this irreplaceable biodiversity by creating protected areas covering more than 25% of the nation’s territory. Students will explore some of these areas in search of the plants and animals that have made Costa Rica the ecotourist’s paradise. Students will also study the history of the oldest South American democracy from pre-Columbian days to the present. Note: This trip will involve extensive walking/hiking and exposure to the natural elements of the Costa Rican environment (weather and animals).