Arrange a visit to the university’s insect exhibits. Compare wings, antennae and body shapes while learning why insects matter to Costa Rica’s ecosystems. Confirm the current location and opening arrangements before traveling.
Learn About the Leonelo Oviedo Reserve — San Pedro (Montes de Oca)
Discover how this small forest refuge supports biodiversity inside an urban campus. Confirm visitor arrangements with UCR and look for birds and insects without disturbing them.
Visit Local Shops — San Vicente (Moravia)
Browse businesses that are open during your visit. Ask before photographing people or products and invite children to practice a friendly greeting in Spanish.
Share a Traditional Meal — San Vicente (Moravia)
Choose a local soda or bakery and take time to enjoy a simple meal. Let everyone choose a favorite flavor to record in the family journal.
Notice Urban Trees — San Vicente (Moravia)
Look for trees and garden plants along your permitted walking route. Compare leaf shapes without collecting them and notice where shade makes the walk more comfortable.
Explore the José María Orozco Botanical Garden — San Pedro (Montes de Oca)
Ask about access to this campus garden and look for differences in leaves, stems and growth patterns. Keep to permitted paths and leave plants where they grow.
Ask About the Butterfly Garden — San Pedro (Montes de Oca)
Check whether the UCR butterfly garden is receiving visitors during your trip. Use a visit to connect caterpillars, host plants and the butterflies children may notice elsewhere.
Discover Ciudad Dulce — Curridabat
Read about the municipality’s approach to pollination and urban well-being. Ask the family how trees, flowers and pleasant public spaces can benefit both people and wildlife.
Visit Parque Monseñor Sanabria — San Ignacio de Acosta
Begin your town introduction at the central gathering area. Look for a comfortable place to pause and orient the family before exploring nearby streets.
Compare Green Spaces — Curridabat
Choose two nearby public spaces and compare shade, vegetation and the sounds you hear. Discuss what makes one space comfortable for people and useful for other living things.