July 23: Miami International Airport Hotel
If you have reserved and paid for a hotel room, one of your leaders will meet you at the hotel and stay overnight with the group. We will send you an email two weeks prior to departure with details about the hotel reservation and instructions on how to meet your leader.
July 24: Departure Day, Miami to Liberia
Group Meeting:
At 8:30 AM, meet your leader and fellow students at the American Airlines check-in counter (outside of security) at Miami International Airport (MIA). This is the official start of your Putney program!
Group Flight:
The group will fly on American Airlines flight #1378 departing Miami (MIA) at 11:38 AM, arriving in Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR), at 12:27 PM local time (3 hours en route).
July 24 & 25: Playa Samara
Spend your first days exploring Playa Samara, getting to know your leaders and group, visiting pristine area beaches, taking surfing lessons, and participating in an in-depth orientation discussing life in Costa Rica, your project village, and group dynamics.
July 26–August 3: Cabañas
Travel by bus to our small host village located in a fertile valley. Work together with the local community to complete a series of construction, educational, and agricultural projects. Take a day trip from your village and spend an afternoon riding rapids on the Sarapiqui River.
August 4 & 5: La Fortuna
Stay at a sustainable ecolodge located at the foot of the Arenal Volcano. Explore during the day and soak in the hot springs at night.
August 6: Playa Hermosa
On your last day in country, return to Playa Hermosa for a final, celebratory dinner on the beach with your group.
August 7: Return Day, Liberia to Miami
Group Flight:
The group will fly on American Airlines flight #1322 from Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR), returning to the International Arrivals Area of Miami International Airport (MIA) at 6:22 PM (3 hours en route).
August 7: Miami International Airport Hotel
One of your trip leaders will stay overnight with the group. If you have reserved and paid for a hotel room, we will send you an email two weeks prior to departure with details about the hotel reservation.