There’s a phrase you’ll hear everywhere in Costa Rica: “Pura Vida.” It means pure life, but it carries so much more than that. It’s a greeting, a thank you, a way of saying “life is good.” It’s about gratitude, joy, and slowing down enough to see God’s beauty in the world around you.

That’s exactly what students will experience on the Ambassadors Costa Rica Trip this summer.

Costa Rica, home to nearly five million people, is a nation bursting with color, culture, and faith. Over 95% of Costa Ricans (or Ticos and Ticas, as they call themselves) profess Christianity. With lush forests, rich coastlines, and the highest percentage of protected land in the world, Costa Rica is a country that takes care of its people and its creation.

But beyond the postcard views and the famous coffee, there’s a heartbeat of community and Ambassadors will get to be part of it.

The Beauty of Simple Living

You’ll get a taste of “Pura Vida” in the rhythm of daily life. Mornings begin with breakfast and prayer before heading out to serve. You’ll spend afternoons laughing with kids, painting walls, or worshipping under the open sky. Evenings end with team debriefs, sharing stories of how you saw God move that day.

Your lodging will be simple but meaningful – sleeping bags, cold showers, meals cooked by your hosts, and moments of laughter while hand-washing laundry together. It’s in this simplicity that connection happens. It’s where friendships form and gratitude grows.

And while Costa Rica is known for its beauty, your most powerful memories won’t come from the beaches or jungles; they’ll come from faces. The people you meet. The prayers you share. The way God reveals Himself through every encounter.

Adventure with Purpose

This trip is more than travel. It’s transformation. It’s stepping into a culture that radiates warmth and discovering what it means to carry the hope of Jesus wherever you go.

As every Ambassador participant learns: mission isn’t about what you build, it’s about who you become.

If you’re ready to live out “Pura Vida” and see God’s world in a new way, Costa Rica is waiting.

Apply today for the Ambassadors Costa Rica Trip
Cost: $3,795 per person
Dates: July 3-24, 2026 (22 days)
Age Range: 14-18