Collaborate with ATEC…
Considering a study abroad experiences?
We offer the opportunity to introduce real life field studies that are authentic and community based. Whether you are a university, high school, a birding, or conservation club, we invite you to learn about the diverse cultures and natural ecological systems of the southern Caribbean. Come learn, enjoy, and protect the natural resources while promoting healthy and responsible development of local communities.
Learn, grow & serve…
Unique hands-on learning opportunities.
Talamanca is a dynamic, real-life laboratory. There are countless activities and presentations available to enhance the course work of learning institutions and other groups looking for educational travel immersion. We are happy to help you coordinate complete courses in order to provide first-hand experiences on a variety of themes. Contact us today for more information about out educational programs.
Let the people of the forest & the coast be your teachers!
• Activities: Guest speakers, interviews, demonstrations, guided hikes, guided site visits–including protected areas and indigenous communities, visits to government offices and contact with local NGO’s, etc.
• Lodging in establishments owned by responsible community members.
• Meals that allow your group to experience local cuisine.
• Safe transportation that economically benefits a variety of local drivers.
• Experiences that expose participants to not just the beach culture, but to the mountain culture as well.
• Learn about Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and Campesino ways of life.
There are six sloth species in the world, and two types of sloths: two-toed sloths and three-toed sloths. Two of the six sloth species live in Costa Rica.
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