Learn About Earth System Science on a Subduction Zone

Join GSA for a specially designed Geoscience expedition to Costa Rica. Your exploration and field work will take you on a journey of discovery and learning through five of Costa Rica’s six major volcanic areas.

Presented by Geological Society of America

Also by GSA:
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• Explore Arenal Volcano, one of the countries most active stratovolcanoes at a height of 5,437 feet
• Discover Irazu Costa Rica’s highest volcano towering at an astounding 11,261 feet
• Learn how steam from Miravalles Volcano is used to generate power with a visit Miravalles Geothermal Power Plant
• Study the broad and well vegetated summit of Poas Volcano and its lakes
• Examine lava flows, craters, ash deposits, fissures, and other volcanic features
• Explore abundant secondary volcanic activity: steam and sulfur vents, mud volcanoes, and boiling ponds
• Participate in lectures by the University of Costa Rica's geological experts as well as the former Costa Rican President Rodrigo Carazo
• Plus enjoy kayaking, hiking, horseback riding and relaxing in volcanically heated hot springs and much more

Land Cost: $1667 (non GSA member) $1567 ( GSA member)

Please note:
This price is based on a minimum of 14 participants. Pricing may be adjusted based on final group size and may increase with fewer travelers.

Above pricing does not include international air fees, please call us for competitive rates

Interested in becoming a GSA member? Click here and register.
(A current GSA membership number is required to qualify for the discount. You will be prompted for this in our online registration form.)