Costa Rica Workshops.com

Here is an overview of our June/July 2009 workshop schedule. Note that depending upon the workshop some of the destinations occasionally change.

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Destination: San José Costa Rica & various trips around the country of Costa Rica. 

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights - view the  Schedule here . [ June 26th - July 5th, 2009 ]

What's included in the cost: The cost of this workshop includes:

• All Accommodations in San José and other destinations in Costa Rica for the duration of the workshop (based upon double occupancy).

• Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner most days.

• All accommodations when traveling to various locations around the country.

• Photographic Instruction, critiques, personal instruction and tips.

• Airport transfers in San José.

• All travel to/from workshop destinations.

• Excursions & Photo Shoots: 

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  • Irazu Volcano
    Orosi Valley & Lankaster Gardens
  • Historical City of Cartago
  • Basillaca del Virgen - Cartago
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Lake Arenal Boat Trip
  • Waterfalls, La Fortuna
  • Volcanically heated Hot Springs & thermal baths, La Fortuna/Arenal
  • White Water Rafting or Coffee Tour ( on 11 day or longer workshops)
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • City walking tour of San José
  • Various cultural visits

Cost: $4395 normal price (high season)

• $2595 including flight from Miami Area (Fort Lauderdale) early registration.

• $1995 early registration (flight not included)

• We now offer a special reduced rate for non-photographer travel companions of $1,650.00, based upon double occupancy (early registration) *

Deposit Due: 50% non-refundable deposit is due no less than 60 days before the workshop, and full payment must be received no less than 30 days before the workshop.  

Payment method(s): We accept American Express, Visa, Mater Card, Discover, electronic checks and PayPal.

 

Contact: The Contact Person & Lead Photography Instructor is: Dr. Joe Ippolito, Ph.D., MFA

Note: Dr Ippolito is constantly traveling between Costa Rica, the USA and other destinations. At times it may take him a few days to get to your e-mail, please be patient. All e-mails will be personally answered.

 

What you will learn: Digital Travel Photography & Latin American Culture.

Options:

1. Rates are based upon double occupancy. Traveling alone, don't want to share a room, or just want a private hotel room? Not a problem, a single supplement fee of $499 will apply.

2. Any Optional tours or excursions that are marked with an asterisk (*) can be arranged and paid for in Costa Rica.

3. All local bus service and taxi costs are your responsibility. (A taxi across the city is usually less than $6, and local buses cost .25-.45--Don't worry, it is Really Inexpensive to get around on your own!)

4. Interested in Language Studies? We can arrange for your language studies at an excellent private institute in the San Pedro area of San Jose (near the University of Costa Rica) before or after our workshops. Email us to inquire about this option. We can also make custom workshops that include language components for groups of 10 or more.

Group: Limited to twelve participants, so Register Early!