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Hibiscus Travels Our program has been operating since 2013 and has proudly hosted over 3,000 abroad experiences for individuals as well as groups.
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Thus far, we have supported over 200 project sites in Costa Rica. Hibiscus Travels is a local NGO, based and operated out of our program housing in Ciudad Cortés and Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica. We are devoted to positive international cultural exchanges by developing individual and community potential in rural communities. Our motto is: "Together, we believe that the best in each of us enriches al

l of us." We offer affordable, meaningful experiences abroad for educators, mentors, interns, students, and volunteers.

12/07/2023

We are now Osa Discovery & Lodge

“Take only memories, leave only footprints” ~ Chief Seattle
25/05/2022

“Take only memories, leave only footprints” ~ Chief Seattle

We are so happy to have DeSales University with us, volunteering in community development. They are enjoying fun tours a...
25/05/2022

We are so happy to have DeSales University with us, volunteering in community development. They are enjoying fun tours and activities in their free time. We appreciate their hard work helping to prep our new Biology Research Station for biology and marine biology studies as well as future community outreach center! 🌺 Thank you DeSales University

19/05/2022
🩺Pre-Nursing and General Healthcare Internship🌡Physical Therapy🩹Healthcare Internship (Hands On Patient Care)           ...
18/05/2022

🩺Pre-Nursing and General Healthcare Internship

🌡Physical Therapy

🩹Healthcare Internship (Hands On Patient Care)

Marino Ballena National Park has a naturally formed beach in the shape of a whale’s tail!  Take a boat ride through the ...
16/05/2022

Marino Ballena National Park has a naturally formed beach in the shape of a whale’s tail!

Take a boat ride through the National Park while stopping to snorkel in all the best locations. Participants may see bryde’s whales & pilot whales, & dolphins migrating across the ocean. The most commonly seen dolphins on the Pacific coast are the bottlenose dolphins, commonly known as dolphins & spotted dolphins.

The tour goes through the Marino Ballena National Park, Isla Ballena (Whale Island), Las Rocas Tres Hermanas (Three Sisters Rocks), Cavernas Ventanas (Windows Caves), & the Tómbolo of Punta Uvita.

The tour visits a seabird sanctuary, Whale Island, & views of migratory birds and reptiles including green iguanas & lizards. Optional recreational diving on coral reefs in these wild areas are highly encouraged to enjoy the great quantity of marine species such as reef fish, mollusks, crustaceans, rays, starfish, & more.

Full day / Departs at 07:30 am
Includes: Entrance fees, Guide, Boat Ride

Bring swimsuit, shorts, t-shirt, sneakers/hiking shoes, towel, camera, water bottle, bug spray.

15/05/2022

Can you guess where this boomerang was taken? 🏖

Choose from local excursions to interesting, beautiful, and adventure-filled places! Hibiscus promotes and works with lo...
14/05/2022

Choose from local excursions to interesting, beautiful, and adventure-filled places! Hibiscus promotes and works with local, Costa Rican owned and operated businesses in an effort to continue social consciousness.

-Spanish School Complete Program  Includes: Accommodations, Airport Pick Up and Drop Off, Meals, 2 or 4 hours of Spanish...
12/05/2022

-Spanish School Complete Program
Includes: Accommodations, Airport Pick Up and Drop Off, Meals, 2 or 4 hours of Spanish classes 5 Days a Week.

Classes start every Monday and are held from Monday to Friday for all Spanish levels. If is not possible for the student to start the program on Monday is important to notify to the Hibiscus Team and we will work with you.

10/05/2022

Hibiscus Travels is a program provider offering various travel opportunities in Costa Rica.

We have been in business since 2013 with the service learning project at an orphanage.

Not only can you make an impact on the world, but you can do it with ease as we take care of all logistical aspects of your trip pre-departure and while in country including airport pick-up, meals, coordinator assistance 24/7, housing, program coordination and more.

⭐️ Secret Waterfalls and Horseback RidingEnjoy four locally known treasures of Osa at these gorgeous and not well known ...
07/05/2022

⭐️ Secret Waterfalls and Horseback Riding

Enjoy four locally known treasures of Osa at these gorgeous and not well known of waterfalls. Soak, bathe, and relax in the beauty of this hidden treasure.
The first two waterfalls are refreshing and are even said to have healing powers. Then head into the jungle on horseback to secluded waterfalls of Nauyaca. Cascading waterfalls with a beautiful lagoon to spend the day and jump into from the steps of the waterfall.

Half day / Departs 7:30AM
Includes: Transportation, Entrance Fee, Horseback Riding Tour

Bring swimsuit, shorts, t-shirt, sneakers/hiking shoes, towel, camera, water bottle, bug spray.

*Transportation available for at additional cost

MARINE CONSERVATION- Dolphin and Whale Data Monitoring- Sea Turtle Conservation- Coral Reef Reforestation & Conservation...
06/05/2022

MARINE CONSERVATION

- Dolphin and Whale Data Monitoring

- Sea Turtle Conservation

- Coral Reef Reforestation & Conservation

- Mangrove Reforestation & Conservation

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🏄‍♂️Surf Classes & All-Day Board Rental Interested in learning how to surf or SUP? Take a two-hour class with us to lear...
04/05/2022

🏄‍♂️Surf Classes & All-Day Board Rental

Interested in learning how to surf or SUP? Take a two-hour class with us to learn the basics of how to surf from our bilingual professional surf instructor. Spend the rest of the day with your board rental to practice your new skills!

Half-Day / Departs with morning or afternoon tide.
Includes: 2 Hour Class with half-day board rental.

For more info visit 👉 www.hibiscustravels.com

- Make a difference in the lives of others and join one of our community service programs. Whether you would like to imp...
30/04/2022

- Make a difference in the lives of others and join one of our community service programs. Whether you would like to impact the education and knowledge of local children and adults through the Teaching.

- Abroad program, show love and care for orphaned and children at risk, or help with community development projects- you are sure to make a positive lasting impact on others.

Visit our website 👉 www.hibiscustravels.com


☀️ Crocodile & Mangrove River Boat Tour with Carrara National Park Guided Hike$185 Head down the Tarcoles Rivers in Cost...
28/04/2022

☀️ Crocodile & Mangrove River Boat Tour with Carrara National Park Guided Hike
$185

Head down the Tarcoles Rivers in Costa Rica that is well known for being full of crocodiles, and made famous by National Geographic (NatGeo).

Get up-close and personal to the prehistoric giants as our guide steps out of the boat to hand-feed the crocodiles. Afterwards, head down the Head down the and through the mangrove & forest. After the boat ride voyage in the private transport to National Park Carrara for a guided hike in the beautiful rainforest lush in plants & animals.

Full day / Departs at 07:00 am
Includes: Entrance fees, Guide.

Bring swimsuit, shorts, t-shirt, sneakers/hiking shoes, towel, camera, water bottle, bug spray.

*Transportation available for at additional cost.



- Teaching English & Community Workshops- Child Development- Special Education
26/04/2022

- Teaching English & Community Workshops

- Child Development

- Special Education

Feeder food prep for the soft release animals this morning! 🐒🐆🐿️🦥🐦🦜🐸🐢🦎🐍🌺
26/04/2022

Feeder food prep for the soft release animals this morning! 🐒🐆🐿️🦥🐦🦜🐸🐢🦎🐍🌺

🌎 Treat the earth how you want the earth to treat you.
22/04/2022

🌎 Treat the earth how you want the earth to treat you.

Our past student, Elizabeth, rocking her Hibiscus Travels shirt in West Virginia!!
21/04/2022

Our past student, Elizabeth, rocking her Hibiscus Travels shirt in West Virginia!!

👉 Zip-Lining, Waterfall Rappel, & Horseback Ride.This excursion is a dream for those who enjoy action-packed thrills. He...
20/04/2022

👉 Zip-Lining, Waterfall Rappel, & Horseback Ride.

This excursion is a dream for those who enjoy action-packed thrills. Head to the rainforest and zipline from 11 platforms with a bird's-eye view covering over 850 acres of wildlife! Gallop through the rainforest on horseback for majestic views and exotic wildlife. Rappel down a 200-foot waterfall with supervision from the trained bilingual guides!

Full day / Departs at 08:30 am
​*Transportation available at additional cost
Includes: Horseback riding, zip-lining, waterfall rappelling, guided hike, and equipment.

​Bring: hiking shoes, flip flops, wear a swimsuit with comfortable stretchy clothes, bug spray, sunscreen, & a towel.

​*Transportation available at additional cost.


☀️ Keep calm and travel on.
18/04/2022

☀️ Keep calm and travel on.



😍 Discover some of the most beautiful lesser known sites. Hibiscus offers a wide array of options for all travellers! Vi...
16/04/2022

😍 Discover some of the most beautiful lesser known sites. Hibiscus offers a wide array of options for all travellers!
Visit our website 👉 www.hibiscustravels.com

Puerto Jimenez is rich with mangroves, rivers, and jungle.  Take a stroll through the town and you’ll find yourself over...
12/04/2022

Puerto Jimenez is rich with mangroves, rivers, and jungle. Take a stroll through the town and you’ll find yourself overlooking a mangrove, or under a tree full of scarlet mccaws. No wonder so many of our programs take place here! 🌺

Welcome to Puerto Jiménez!  Located in the Osa Peninsula, one of the worlds most biodiverse places in the world.  Home t...
07/04/2022

Welcome to Puerto Jiménez! Located in the Osa Peninsula, one of the worlds most biodiverse places in the world. Home to thousands of exotic plants and animals, also home to many of our programs. Come explore for yourself! 🌺✈️

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So proud of our TESOL student, Joanne Tournade, with her Tuesday night classroom during the teaching portion of her TESO...
06/04/2022

So proud of our TESOL student, Joanne Tournade, with her Tuesday night classroom during the teaching portion of her TESOL Certification.
Congratulations, you're almost done with your certification! 📚📜📖👩‍🏫👩‍🎓

At Hibiscus Travels we offer a 150 hour TESOL certification program for native English speakers looking to live and teac...
30/03/2022

At Hibiscus Travels we offer a 150 hour TESOL certification program for native English speakers looking to live and teach abroad. Our certification is recognized and accepted worldwide, so start planning which countries you’ll visit next! ✈️🌺

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From snorkeling during the day, to teaching English at night.  This could be you!  TESOL stands for Teaching English to ...
29/03/2022

From snorkeling during the day, to teaching English at night. This could be you!
TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, formerly known as TEFL or TESL. At Hibiscus Travels we are partnered with the TESOL certification program of Westminster College of London.🌺

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Do you love to travel?  Is English your first language?  Broaden your horizons and become TESOL certified, allowing you ...
28/03/2022

Do you love to travel? Is English your first language? Broaden your horizons and become TESOL certified, allowing you to teach English anywhere in the world. 🌎Check out our TESOL certification program on our website now! 🌺

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24/03/2022

Our volunteers help the sea turtle population by nurturing the eggs until they hatch. Then relocating the eggs to a safe place to protect them from predators and poachers. These baby turtles need your help! Visit our website to sign up!

At unprotected beaches, predators and poachers destroy more than 90% of sea turtle nests.  To eat, or sell the eggs ille...
22/03/2022

At unprotected beaches, predators and poachers destroy more than 90% of sea turtle nests. To eat, or sell the eggs illegally. At Hibiscus Travels, we are constantly looking for volunteers to help conserve and preserve this precious marine life. 🐢

📸Photo taken by volunteer Amanda

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Excited to have this couple in our volunteer program the next 4 days working with children in the community in Puerto Ji...
13/03/2022

Excited to have this couple in our volunteer program the next 4 days working with children in the community in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica 🌺

28/02/2022✨🌺today in the morning you have a beautiful experience we protect the environment the sea and nature cleaning ...
01/03/2022

28/02/2022✨🌺
today in the morning you have a beautiful experience we protect the environment the sea and nature cleaning the beach later we planted a few trees and we went to be a dolphin patrol which we loved when we saw family dolphins with a baby We do all this day by day day to improve the place to the environment with hibiscus travels change is possible come and enjoy the Hibiscus travels experience🌺✨🐬💕

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About Hibiscus

Hibiscus Learning Abroad Experiences was officially founded in 2013 with our volunteer program. Prior to this, our founder independently coordinated large student trips for a multitude of university organizations.

Hibiscus was created to give travelers direct access to in-country staff who specializes in coordinating customized experiences for both individuals and groups.

Hibiscus operates throughout Costa Rica and has many valuable partnerships with both governmental and non-governmental organizations.