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.

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.

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.

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.

Choose a compact route through permitted campus areas and surrounding streets. Look at public art, buildings and green spaces while remembering that the university remains a working place of study.

Choose a nearby soda, bakery or café and give everyone a break between activities. Ask children to describe a new flavor or compare the ingredients in a familiar Costa Rican dish.