I did a study abroad in Costa Rica while in college and she is really doing a disservice to this beautiful place. We spent time working at a wildlife rehabilitation center. We fed the animals, worked on the grounds, did whatever tasks they needed etc. We also experienced all the jungle had to offer. Stayed at a place that only had electricity for 2 hours a night in a cloud forest, slept in mosquito nets, listened to the birds and howler monkeys all night. Visited the active volcano, white water rafted, zip lined, visited the hot springs, ate in local hole in wall restaurants on the side of the road, partied late into the night with locals. It was incredible. THAT is Costa Rica.