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Stories From Costa Rica

Every Peace Corps Volunteer has a story to tell. Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work in Costa Rica.

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Two members of a Costa Rican women's group work on constructing a new oven with the support of a nonprofit based in Minnesota.
Minnesota roots of a Costa Rican bakery
By Tasha K.
May 16, 2025
Serving As A Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo engages principal on school farm
5 Peace Corps Volunteers share how service has changed them
By The Peace Corps
November 25, 2024
Serving As A Volunteer
PCV with kids
This returned Peace Corps Volunteer-turned-staff member is fungally fabulous
By Sierra Plato
February 20, 2024
After Service
A man stands in front of an ancient tomb
AmeriCorps alumni give Virtual Service a try
By Peace Corps
December 4, 2023
Erin dancing with kids
From the Peace Corps to foreign service: A 30-year career serving children
By Peace Corps
August 15, 2023
After Service
Hispanic female Peace Corps volunteer review paper documents with two female community members outside in Guatemala
The Hispanic-American Volunteer Experience
By Peace Corps
September 18, 2020
Serving As A Volunteer
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“Give Peace (Corps) a Chance”!
By Nancy T.
March 12, 2020
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Opportunity For All
By John and Susie P.
March 10, 2020
Serving As A Volunteer
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When Peace Corps is your family
By Kirby P.
March 3, 2020
Becoming A Volunteer
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A Home Set on a Plantain Farm
By Samara B.
February 21, 2020
Serving As A Volunteer
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A Home Fit for Cheese Lovers
By Grace N.
February 13, 2020
Serving As A Volunteer
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A Cozy and Rustic Wood Cabin in the Heart of Costa Rica
By Maddie W.
January 17, 2020
Serving As A Volunteer
Lauren Closet
An Open Air Closet and Making the Most of Little Space
By Lauren B.
December 23, 2019
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My #PeaceCorpsHome Tour: A Room Attached to a Snack Bar in Costa Rica
By Sara K.H.
December 11, 2019
Erin Mone, Mary Quijano, and Colleen (Mone) Hardy
Global Connections fosters 30 years of connection
By Mary Nowel Quijano
August 22, 2019
After Service
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Camp Glow: Empowering Young Women Worldwide
By Paige G.
May 17, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
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Finding Community in Secondary Projects
By Brendan R.
March 26, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
The Final Product - Bricks to Bread
Bricks to Bread: A Peace Corps Success Story
By Brian D.
November 13, 2018
After Service
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Día del Negro y Afrodescendientes!
By Jose M.
November 1, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
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Lessons from Indigenous Communities in Limón Province
By Crystal P.
October 10, 2018
After Service