This trip provides you with opportunites to paint, draw and photograph the beauty of Costa Rica as well as to meet with local artists and visit exhibits of Costa Rican Art.

On our 9 day trip, we will be visiting the Volcano mountainous area of Arenal, the Cloud and Rain Forest areas of Sarapiqui, and the beach areas of the Caribbean Coast, as well as artist’s studios and museums in San Jose.

The group will be accompanied by local Ithaca artist Miri Amihai of the Ink Shop Printmaking Center / Olive Branch Press, State of the Art Gallery, and Greater Ithaca Art Trail. For a year now, Miri has been traveling and meeting with local artists in Costa Rica.

Adventure activities (bird watching, canopy tour, bicycling, horseback riding, snorkeling, kayaking, rafting, etc.…) will be extra and will range from $45 - $85 per person per activity. In addition, your travel companions can study Spanish (additional fees) or just hang out at the beach, rain forest, national park or reserve.

Although Costa Rica makes up only .03% of all existing vegetation and animal species including over 1,200 orchid species, 1500 species of butterflies, 850 species of birds, including toucans and parakeets, the quetzal, and the scarlet macaws — some of the most beautiful birds in the world.

Unlike most of its neighbors, Costa Rica has a peaceful government — no army and over 95% literacy rate, one of the highest in the world. Costa Ricans (or Ticos as they are called) are extremely hospitable and love to share the beauty of their country.

This trip is sponsored by Journey Weaver Educational Travel in Ithaca, New York and Aventuras Yemaya in Costa Rica.

Costs:
Price for a 9 day, 8 night trip including in country transportaion in an air conditioned van, lodging, breakfasts and dinners, museum and national park entrances, art activities, and visits to local artists’ studios (longer stays can be arranged):
Group of 10—$1295
Group of 7—$1455
Group of 5 — $1655
Single Supplement is $225

For family members not participating in art activities (they can count to make up the group size)
Adult member — $950
Children under 12 — $385
Children under 8 — $250
Children need to be sharing a room with two adults

Not included: Airfare to and from Costa Rica

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Contact, Sandra Pollack
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