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Picking a study abroad destination is hard: it has to be safe enough for a dean to approve, structured enough to hit learning outcomes, and real enough that students actually grow. Here’s why Costa Rica checks every box — broken down by the four pillars behind every Viva Adventures trip.

After a rigorous verification process, Viva Adventures earned Certified B Corporation™ status in June — joining a global community of businesses using business as a force for good. Here’s what the certification means for our team, our partners, and every group that travels with us.

A boutique, female-owned Costa Rica DMC and global tour operator, Viva Adventures designs fully custom group journeys — wellness retreats, company offsites, specialty clubs, and study abroad programs — built around connection, education, and wellness. In 14+ years, they’ve never repeated the same itinerary twice.