Now is the time to plan your winter get-away trip to Costa Rica for the first-ever Servas Pan Americas Conference February 6-9, 2025. Airfares are still relatively cheap (approx. $400 r/t from Philadelphia). Also, for some reason December 3rd is usually the best day of the year to purchase airline tickets. There are still spots available at the venue. February is summertime in Costa Rica, so you only need light-weight summer clothes... except February 8, when we will visit Poás Volcano National Park (long pants, a warm shirt, jacket or rain jacket, sturdy shoes recommended).
The conference is being hosted by Servas Costa Rica at Casa de Espiritualidad San Benito about 23 km northwest of San Jose, and only 8km from the Juan Santamaria international airport. San Benito has common and individual dormitories, large green spaces, a prayer chapel, parking, bathrooms with hot water, drinking water, Wi-Fi and food service. The venue works with 110 volts of electricity.
The cost is $275 USD per person which includes accommodation at the San Benito House of Spirituality, all meals, and a day tour of Lapaz Waterfall Gardens and Peace Park. The purpose of this event is to strengthen the bonds and communication channels between our respective Servas groups, with an additional focus on climate issues. (See article in this issue on the Floods in Spain).
Agenda
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(Feb 6) After Lunch - Welcome presentations by Servas International and Servas Costa Rica.
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(Feb. 7) Presentations by regional groups.
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(Feb. 8) Day Trip- early breakfast then bus to Poás Volcano National Park .
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(Feb. 9) Morning - conference conclusion after lunch.
For more information click Conference Details. This includes how to reach the venue, a more detailed agenda, details about the day trip and more information about the San Benito venue. Note - you will be asked to log in to Servas International to view this. To attend the conference click the Registration Form, fill in the information, then click "Submit."
Conference attendance is limited to a maximum of 75 people. Sign up now to reserve your place for this peaceful retreat and enjoy summer in the winter.
