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Travel with Purpose
Design a Better World

Spring 2026 - Coming Soon!

Join students ages 16–22 for a one-week immersive program in Costa Rica, where you’ll tackle real sustainability and eco-tourism challenges. Work with world-class mentors, collaborate in teams, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

What’s in Store for You

Join 50 high school and university students for a transformative, one-week design sprint in the heart of Costa Rica. Students will dive into permaculture principles, eco-tourism challenges, and hands-on prototyping to create real-world solutions that support regenerative travel and climate resilience. Hosted in partnership with The Valle Escondido in Costa Rica, this immersive experience blends environmental stewardship with entrepreneurship.

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Key Benefits

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Cultivate systems thinking and climate literacy with real world experience

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Learn ethical design for regenerative impact from industry leaders

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Get connected with local communities and experts

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Come up with actual solutions to real eco-tourism challenges

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Become part of a global network

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Experience life abroad through Costa Rican culture

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Strengthen your presentation skills 

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Learn real Human-Centered Design (HCD) philosophy

Program Schedule

The progam spans 4 days, with students engaging in:

Welcome & Orientation

Arrival, site tour, team formation, intro to Costa Rican permaculture + eco-tourism concepts.

Permaculture Deep Dive

Hands-on farm experiences, ethics & principles workshops, local challenges discovery.

Design Thinking Bootcamp

Empathy mapping, user journey, problem framing, early ideation.

Field Research & Feedback

Visit eco-tourism sites or community partners, interview users, refine concepts.

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Ready to Join the Inagural Batch? Apply Now!

Take the next step in your academic and professional journey by applying for the Permaculture Design Sprint in Costa Rica. Applications for our cohort are now open! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive program.

Deadline for applications:

December 31st | 12pm EDT*

    • 15-20 years old 

    • Application Form

    • Strong Interest in HCD principles, eco-safe solutions to real-world problems

    • 4 days

    • Sustainability themes within the context of eco-tourism and permaculture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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