Live the Osa

A Costa Rica Internship and Immersion Program

Our Mission:

To create opportunities for and connections with the culture and language of Costa Rica. Whether you stay for one week or three months, we guarantee you will not feel like a tourist. Our programs are based on the principles of cross-cultural learning, mutual respect, sustainability, self-awareness, community service, and education.

Bienvenidos a Live the Osa

Learn

Learn Spanish by immersing yourself in the language and culture of Costa Rica. Develop a relationships that will last a lifetime and foster cross-cultural sharing and understanding.

Experience

Experience authentic tico culture by becoming part of the local community oby living with a local family in the town of Puerto Jimenez.

Explore

Explore the Osa Peninsula, one of the most beautiful and biodiverse places on the planet.

"My Osa family really made me feel at home and part of their life. I would highly recommend Live the Osa to anyone looking for a true Costa Rican experience."

-Mariah, student participant

The trip truly stands out as the best four weeks of my life. I know the friendships I formed will last forever.”

— José, internship participant

Are you ready to live the Osa?

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