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Costa Rica has more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity, 801 miles of coastline, and the world’s highest percentage of protected areas. At the same time, it is consistently rated as having a high quality of life. How does Costa Rica maintain this balance and what can we learn from it? Join the Natural Resources Foundation on this 10-day adventure to explore natural areas and hear from conservationists who steward this remarkable realm. Observe abundant wildlife, enjoy beautiful scenery, and see the efforts underway to protect this tropical paradise firsthand.<\/p>\n
This trip is in partnership with Holbrook Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/emerald_touncanet_hans_norelius-1.jpg” alt=”An Emerald Touncanet perched on a tree branch. 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Physical activities typically last for 3 or more hours at a time.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n There are no vaccinations required for entry into Costa Rica. A note about altitude sickness: Upon arrival at locations of high elevation (above 5,000 feet), shortness of breath and a pounding heart are normal responses to the lack of oxygen in the air. However, for some visitors, these symptoms can deteriorate into altitude sickness.<\/p>\n Headache, extreme tiredness, dizziness, nausea, and loss of appetite are standard symptoms. Staying hydrated and well rested is important to adjust to the altitude. Additionally, avoiding heavy, fatty foods and alcohol in the days before arriving to altitude can help. Over-the-counter medications are also available to help prevent or alleviate symptoms.<\/p>\n It\u2019s advisable to avoid sleep medications, as they can slow breathing and respiration, which aid in getting the blood oxygenated while sleeping. Participants who take blood pressure medications should discuss this with their doctor as the medication can drop pressure too low at times.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laPaz_Michael_Talbot.jpg” title_text=”LaPaz Michael Talbot” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n La Paz Waterfall Gardens by Michael Talbot.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The base cost is $3,200 per person. The price includes accommodations, meals, entrance fees, activities noted in itinerary, private vehicle transportation unless otherwise noted in itinerary, non-alcoholic beverages with meals, a full time guide, porters, bottled water on the bus, a carbon offset, and part of your trip cost goes to support the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.<\/p>\n A deposit of $350\/person is required by participants to register and reserve a space on the program. Reservations made less than 95 days prior to departure require full payment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/holbrook.travel\/nrf-cr25″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Reserve a space” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Cancellation Policy:<\/strong> 96 or more days before departure: $100 cancellation fee; remaining balance is refunded. 95-0 days before departure: 100% of program price is forfeited.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Registration deadline is December 8, 2024 [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Common-Basilisk-by-Laura-Hare-medium.jpg” title_text=”Common Basilisk By Laura Hare Medium” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Common basilisk by Laura Hare.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/travel\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”EXPLORE CONSERVATION AROUND THE WORLD with nrf” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e0e9ed” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_team_member name=”Kim Kreitinger ” position=”Field Trip Coordinator” image_url=”https:\/\/wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kim-Kreitinger_Badlands-e1541797452116.jpg” admin_label=”Contact – Kim” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ global_module=”20796″ saved_tabs=”all”]<\/p>\n (608) 409-3110Trip highlights<\/h2>\n
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