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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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By Brittany S.
October 1, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
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By Bill Panos
August 29, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
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By Isabel
August 6, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
Celebrating rural tourism with a ride on the traditional Costa Rican oxcart.
By Anne Lyons
April 6, 2018
After Service
Host family house, Costa Rica, Savannah
By Savannah Kessel
January 17, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
By Alex & Zane Heather
November 22, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Junior Achievement Costa Rica Team photo
By Nancy Reyes
October 10, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Making “emotional” monsters!
By Emily Lorek
August 14, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Why I left a job I loved for the Peace Corps
By Tory Paez
April 5, 2017
Becoming A Volunteer
corps to career costa rica
By Chris Norris
December 29, 2016
After Service
Lucas Alamprese 1
By Peace Corps
November 10, 2016
Serving As A Volunteer
From Peace Corps to National Science Foundation
By Peace Corps
April 6, 2016
After Service