Tucked on the southern end of the Nicoya Peninsula, you will find the sacred little beach town of Santa Teresa. After spending 6 weeks traveling Costa Rica, I found this town with special energy in the air. One simple dirt road running along some of the best waves in Costa Rica, and lush forest on the other side. Santa Teresa offers something for everyone; from yoga retreats, world-class surfing, and waterfalls worth chasing. Simply put: it’s paradise found. In between the infinite exploration here, I was able to work the grounding volunteer projects offered at Casa Pampa. I have always found joy through the adrenaline of exploring new places, but I find the most value in travels when I have the opportunity to truly engage with the community for foreign places. Casa Pampa caters to each of their volunteers to find the perfect project that caters to any traveler.
After spending time in Samara, Costa Rica teaching locals English as a Second Language, Casa Pampa quickly contacted the local public school in Santa Teresa to coordinate lessons with the local students. Within a few day’s time, I had the opportunity to conduct my own private lessons at the school!
Casa Pampa and their team provide the experience to feel the heart and soul of this special town, with projects of beach clean-ups, Perma-culture development, and ESL lessons, just to name a few. If you are caught in the vortex and wanting to stay in Santa Teresa forever, or just passing through, I cannot recommend Casa Pampa enough to delve into the genuine community of this magical Costa Rican town.
Gracias para todos!!
Pura Vida!
Kristin Collins, United States
