Itinerary

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July 7 Depart the U.S. for the San José International Airport (SJO). Plan to arrive between 8am - 8:30pm. The resident staff will pick up students as they arrive at the airport. Students will meet their host families upon arrival to Heredia. Flight Information

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July 8 On-site orientation meeting at the LPI office followed by a city tour of Heredia.Orientation
July 9 Placement exams at the Universidad Latina. Regular class schedule begins (week 1). Classes are held Monday-Thursday (5 hours/day) in the afternoons. Morning activities are planned three days a week.University

Weekly Schedule

July 10 - 12 Regular classes continue as well as morning activities. 
July 13 Optional day excursion at an additional cost. Return to Heredia in the afternoon. Río Pacuare
July 14 - 15 Overnight Excursion: Depart for Monteverde on Saturday morning. Return to Heredia on Sunday. Monteverde
July 16 - 19 Regular class schedule continues (week 2). Cultural activities during the week. 
July 20 - 22 Overnight Excursion: Depart for Dominical on Friday. Spend the weekend at the beach and return to Heredia on Sunday. Dominical
July 23 - 27 Regular service/volunteer schedule begins (week 1). Service project(s) take place Monday through Friday. Project meetings held following each day of service. Volunteering
July 28 - 29 Overnight Excursion: depart for Arenal early Saturday morning. Return to Heredia on Sunday. Arenal
July 30 - August 2 Regular service/volunteer schedule continues (week 2). Project meetings following each day of service.  
August 3 Arrive at the San José International Airport (SJO) in the early morning. Depart for the U.S. before noon.  
* All dates, excursions and activities are subject to change