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Passports and
Visas:
A current passport is necessary for both Belize and Costa Rica. No visa is required for either country if you are a US citizen. Citizens of other countries may need visas. The process of obtaining a visa may be complicated and can take a long time, so you must apply early. If you do not have a passport, you can obtain application forms at http://travel.state.gov. Apply as soon as possible. US government travel information can be found at http://travel.state.gov/costa_rica.html and http://travel.state.gov/belize.html
Medical Advice:
Check with the college health service or your personal physician regarding the required and recommended immunizations needed for traveling in Belize and Costa Rica. Ask specifically about the advisability of hepatitis immunization (gamma globulin) and typhoid shots. Additional information about health concerns in Central American can be found at the US Centers for Disease Control web site: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/. We do require that you have a current tetanus/diphtheria shot and that you take an anti-malarial drug while in Belize and Costa Rica.
Marine Field Station:
The Glovers Reef Marine Research Station of the Wildlife Conservation Society is located on a small island called Middle Caye that is a part of the Glovers Reef Atoll. Visit the Glovers Reef Atoll website at: http://wcsgloversreef.org/mission This atoll lies 18 miles east of the barrier reef which is separated from the mainland by a lagoon that is about 14 miles wide east of the town of Dangriga, Belize. Crystal clear waters surrounding the Middle Caye contain a rich variety of marine environments -- turtle grass beds, patch reefs, and the classic spur and groove formation of fore reef ecosystem.
Climate:
Average temperature for the months December through February is 77o F. During these months, daily temperatures are subject to fluctuations due to passing cold fronts or "el Nortes". Evening temperatures can drop as low as 50o F, and with high humidity, this feels quite cool. During the winter, rainfall is sporadic and usually averages about 5 inches per month.
Rain Forest Field Station:
La Selva, a 3,800-acre field station, is located in the Atlantic lowlands of Costa Rica, approximately a 3 hour bus ride from San Jose. About 60% of La Selva is undisturbed tropical rain forest with pristine hills, valleys, swamps, rivers and creeks. In addition, there are abandoned plantations of cacao, peach palm and laurel, an arboretum, and developed areas associated with housing, dining, and research. For more info see: http://www.ots.ac.cr/en/laselva/
Climate:
The mean daily temperature is 75o F and average rainfall is 157 inches per year. Rain often falls daily in brief heavy downpours followed by bright sunshine.
A current passport is necessary for both Belize and Costa Rica. No visa is required for either country if you are a US citizen. Citizens of other countries may need visas. The process of obtaining a visa may be complicated and can take a long time, so you must apply early. If you do not have a passport, you can obtain application forms at http://travel.state.gov. Apply as soon as possible. US government travel information can be found at http://travel.state.gov/costa_rica.html and http://travel.state.gov/belize.html
Medical Advice:
Check with the college health service or your personal physician regarding the required and recommended immunizations needed for traveling in Belize and Costa Rica. Ask specifically about the advisability of hepatitis immunization (gamma globulin) and typhoid shots. Additional information about health concerns in Central American can be found at the US Centers for Disease Control web site: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/. We do require that you have a current tetanus/diphtheria shot and that you take an anti-malarial drug while in Belize and Costa Rica.
Marine Field Station:
The Glovers Reef Marine Research Station of the Wildlife Conservation Society is located on a small island called Middle Caye that is a part of the Glovers Reef Atoll. Visit the Glovers Reef Atoll website at: http://wcsgloversreef.org/mission This atoll lies 18 miles east of the barrier reef which is separated from the mainland by a lagoon that is about 14 miles wide east of the town of Dangriga, Belize. Crystal clear waters surrounding the Middle Caye contain a rich variety of marine environments -- turtle grass beds, patch reefs, and the classic spur and groove formation of fore reef ecosystem.
Climate:
Average temperature for the months December through February is 77o F. During these months, daily temperatures are subject to fluctuations due to passing cold fronts or "el Nortes". Evening temperatures can drop as low as 50o F, and with high humidity, this feels quite cool. During the winter, rainfall is sporadic and usually averages about 5 inches per month.
Rain Forest Field Station:
La Selva, a 3,800-acre field station, is located in the Atlantic lowlands of Costa Rica, approximately a 3 hour bus ride from San Jose. About 60% of La Selva is undisturbed tropical rain forest with pristine hills, valleys, swamps, rivers and creeks. In addition, there are abandoned plantations of cacao, peach palm and laurel, an arboretum, and developed areas associated with housing, dining, and research. For more info see: http://www.ots.ac.cr/en/laselva/
Climate:
The mean daily temperature is 75o F and average rainfall is 157 inches per year. Rain often falls daily in brief heavy downpours followed by bright sunshine.
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