Costa Rica is a small country situated in Central America surroundedby Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the Caribbean to the east, and the Pacific to the west. Costa Rica is a beautiful and peaceful country that some have referred to as the "Switzerland of the Americas". 
Costa Rica resides completely within the tropics yet boasts over 12 distinct climates. Generally speaking, there are two seasons: The rainy season (May - November) and the dry season (December - April). Showers are frequent, and it only takes a minute or two before you are completely soaked! In the central valley, the average temperature is 72 F, while on the Caribbean side it is 82 F, and on the Pacific side 89 F. Of course different locations have their own micro climates, so plan accordingly when you travel in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica has many different type of forests ranging from tropical dry forests to rain forests. Everywhere in Costa Rica there are various kinds of forests which in turn offer different types of habitats to an incredibly diverse array of plant and animal species. Costa Rica is the perfect destination for those who wish to have the opportunity to experience nature at its finest!
Day 1, Thur. Jan. 10
Today when you arrive, a brother or sister will be at the airport waiting for you and arrange for you to be shuttled to your hotel where you can relax the remainder of the day.
Day 2, Fri. Jan. 11
Day 1 of Convention. After breakfast at your hotel, a brother will be there waiting to help you to the bus to be shuttled to the convention site. After each day’s session, you will be shuttled back to your hotel. Dinner arrangements will be made for you each evening.
Day 3, Sat. Jan. 12
Day 2 of Convention. After breakfast at your hotel, a brother will be there waiting to help you to the bus to be shuttled to the convention site. After each day’s session, you will be shuttled back to your hotel. Dinner arrangements will be made for you each evening.
Day 4, Sun. Jan. 13
Day 3 of Convention. After breakfast at your hotel, a brother will be there waiting to help you to the bus to be shuttled to the convention site. After each day’s session, you will be shuttled back to your hotel. Dinner arrangements will be made for you each evening.
Day 5, Mon. Jan. 14
Manuel Antonio on the pacific coast. After a good nights rest and a delicious breakfast, we continue on our Costa Rica adventure to the area of Manuel Antonio. This area is well known for it’s national park, abundance of wildlife, and beautiful beaches. When you arrive, we will get you settled at your hotel and then you can enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. We will enjoy dinner together this evening.
Day 6, Tues. Jan. 15
In the morning you will set out on a guided tour of the Manuel Antonio national park and watch to spot tree sloths, white faced monkeys, and other animals that inhabit the park. Inside the park are trails to explore and beaches to enjoy. Don’t worry, there are plenty of shady areas near the shore to just relax as well, or have fun swimming in the turquoise waves of the ocean. After spending time in the park, we will go back to town and have lunch. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the town of Manuel Antonio, until we meet again for dinner in the evening.
Day 7, Fri. Jan.16
Open day. Today is all about you! Choose what you’d like to do, whether it’s enjoying the beach some more, relaxing at the hotel, or doing a side tour that we can arrange and reserve for you.
Day 8, Sat. Jan. 17
After a delicious breakfast, we will travel back to San Jose, have lunch and then check in to your hotel for your last night in beautiful Costa Rica. In the evening there will be a farewell dinner.
Day 9, Sun. Jan. 18
Today you will be shuttled to the airport for your return flight home. We hope you leave Costa Rica with many wonderful memories of the convention, the brothers, and also of the beauties of Jehovah’s creations you have seen!
These are the packages for approved delegates to attend the convention with all transportation included, rooming, breakfast, dinners, most lunches, as well as tours in different areas of Costa Rica as noted herein.
Tour Notes: A deposit of $350 per person is required at the time you make your reservation to ensure your space on the tour. Refunds are possible only to those who purchase travel insurance, provided cancellation conditions are met. Payment in full is due 90 days before the trip departure date.
