Here's what you'll be doing and seeing!
This itinerary is tentative and is subject to change based on the needs of the program.
Sea Turtle Biology & Conservation in Costa Rica 2009
Monday, August 3 - Arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica. Welcome cocktail reception at the Hotel Balmoral.
Costa Rica Caribbean Conservation Area
Tuesday, August 4 - After breakfast, departure towards the Carribean Coast, passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park and continuing towards Cano Blanco, and then transportation by boat to Tortuguero National Park.
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Cano Blanco
Tortuguero National Park
Wednesday, August 5 - Tortuguero, "Biology of Sea Turtles"
Thursday, August 6 - Tortuguero, "Science and Conservation of Sea Turtles" and the Tortuguero Canals Tour
Tortuguero Canals
Friday, August 7 - "Biodiversity in Costa Rica"
Saturday, August 8 - Leave for Nosara and Ostional National Park
Nosara
Ostional National Park
Sunday, August 9 - "Nesting Ecology of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle"
Monday, August 10 - "Reproductive Physiology of Sea Turtles"
Tuesday, August 11 - "Consumptive Use of Sea Turtles"
Wednesday, August 12 - Final Exam
Thursday, August 13 - Transportation to San Jose and Hotel Balmoral
Friday, August 14 - Poas Volcano, shopping and cuisine in San Jose. Visit the Gold Museum and the National Theater
San Jose
Poas Volcano
Gold Museum
National Theatre
Saturday, August 15 - Departure towards New Orleans