WHY COSTA RICA?

… because Costa Rica’s SPANISH has a clear pronunciation and a pleasant melody: learn the Spanish language here and you will be able to communicate confidently throughout the Hispanic world!

… because Costa Rica’s inhabitants, the Ticos, are FRIENDLY AND HEARTLY PEOPLE: Become part of the Pura Vida culture and quickly make friends.

… because Costa Rica is EXOTIC and one of the SPECIES RICHEST countries in the world: Make your contribution and preserve the tropical paradise with your volunteer work. Explore the Caribbean and Pacific, tropical rainforests with monkeys, sloths, parrots … Volcanoes, waterfalls, surfing, snorkeling… and experience the many sides of Costa Rica!

… because Costa Rica is one of the oldest DEMOCRACIES of the American continent and has NO MILITARY since 1948: experience the peace-loving Ticos and experience the Costa Rican culture at first hand – here freedom, respect and tolerance are the top priorities!

… because Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Latin America! – you can move freely and ride public buses without hesitation.

… because Costa Rica’s EDUCATION SYSTEM is a role model in the Latin American region. Experience everyday school life as a volunteer or  intern within the framework of social projects or internships!

… because Costa Rica has the highest life expectancy in Latin America (men: 75.26 years and women: 80.65 years, 2012), which is due to good a HEALTH SYSTEM! Even if you get sick, medical care is always guaranteed!

… because, according to a study by the NEF (New Economic Foundation), Costa Rica is the HAPPIEST country in the world with the most satisfied people! Feel this positive attitude to life and let it infect you!

… because Costa Rica just „EXCITING“ and ¡PURA VIDA! * is!

Don’t wait any longer and discover Costa Rica with CAS!

*Pura Vida means „pure life“ and is used in Costa Rica as a saying for the joy of life, but also as a greeting formula, as an affirmation and as a positive paraphrase. Everything there is simply ¡Pura Vida!