why Agüizotes? Agüizotes Team

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2 why Agüizotes? An Agüizote, in Costa Rican culture, is recognized as a belief and practice that the Ticos (Costa Ricans) perform to attract luck, prosperity and even love. It s basically a good luck charm or practice. For instance, wearing yellow clothes in New Year s Eve, avoid walking under a ladder, playing lottery numbers for special dates or evading a black cat that crosses your path. Even though the agüizotes have been discredited by science, philosophy and religion as baseless beliefs, their popularity is widespread among the Costa Rican population, regardless of geographical area or social or economic status. Plus, everyone does have a good luck charm, right? We hope you all bring your good luck charms and good vibes to make this RTF the best one yet! Agüizotes Team

3 Costa Rica: Who am I? Click to video

4 Who s coming? Canada USA Mexico Guatemala El Salvador Honduras Costa Rica Panama Colombia Ecuador Peru Chile Argentina Brazil International Office

5 Trainings Part I March 24-28, 2018 Part II March 28 -April 1, 2018 Train the Trainer (24 Slots) Chapter Development Essentials of Peace Education Risk Management Seminar Camp Promoters Training Train the Trainer (11 Slots) Mosaic Youth Meeting Interchange Americas Regional Conference Americas Junior Branch Meetings

6 Travel information Arrival Part I March 24 (before 4p.m.) Part II March 28 (before 4p.m.) Departure Part I March 28 (after 4p.m.) Part II April 1 (after 4p.m.) All flights should arrive at San José, Juan Santamaría International Airport Code: SJO *Please send your travel information form (TIF) ASAP

7 Participation fee $324 Part I March 24-28, 2018 Single Room (Limited Availability) Part II March 28 -April 1, 2018 Single Room (Limited Availability) $324 Part I March 24-28, 2018 $257 Shared Accomodation Part II March 28 -April 1, 2018 $283 Part I March 24-28, 2018 Double Room Part II March 28 -April 1, 2018 Double Room $283 *We advise not to book travel until after the deadline and your training has been confirmed. $257 Shared Accomodation Application deadline: February 10th, 2018 Payment Method: Sending NA s will make a single money transfer to the CISV Costa Rica account. The banking information will be provided to the NA s. Meaning, the participants will need to pay their National offices directly. Please do not pay until your participation is confirmed. Cancellation Fee: Before February 20th, 2018, $0.00. After February 20th, 2018, the totality of the participation fee.

8 Venue: Wyndham Herradura Discover a tranquil five-star getaway at Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center, located just 15 minutes from downtown San José and three miles from the SJO airport. Nestled amongst lush gardens and tropical landscaping in an exclusive residential area, our eco-friendly property is an ideal setting for relaxing retreats, weekend escapes and productive business meetings. We also have four delightful international restaurants, including the first Hard Rock Café in Costa Rica. From top-notch catering services to contemporary meeting and wedding facilities, our 2,000-person conference center is the premier venue for gatherings in San José. When it's time to unwind, guests can take advantage of our four outdoor pools, modern exercise room, sauna and indulgent spa. The 230 deluxe rooms and suites at Wyndham San Jose Herradura feature upscale amenities like flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and plush pillow-top beds. To ensure the ultimate in comfort, we also offer 24-hour room service, complimentary buffet breakfasts and free airport transfers. When it comes to blending sustainability and five-star service, no one does it better than Wyndham San José Herradura.

9 Getting there Wyndham Herradura Hotel is located 3 Miles South from International Airport, General Cañas Highway, San José, Costa Rica. Phone Fax Website: They offer free hotel shuttle buses that will be available every day starting 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. Please specify if you require this service. Upon arrival, look for hotel representatives.

10 Want to discover a little bit of Costa Rica? Costa Rica Guides & Expediciones Tropicales We have joined forces with Costa Rica Guides & Expediciones Tropicales, which are ground tour operators and transportation companies with more than 20 years of experience. They are well-known for being a serious and reliable company dedicated to offer the highest quality of personalized service, with original tourism alternatives in Costa Rica, through customized trips and package tours. When booking, please let them know that you are part of the CISV-AGÜIZOTES group. Booking Agent Sugey Arroyo Q. Sales Supervisor Expediciones Tropicales Costa Rica Specialist. PH: (506) / Direct: (506) Toll free USA & Canada : USA & Canada Fax: (506) info@etcostarica.com

11 Option 1: Arenal/Monteverde Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Area La Fortuna is a town in the Northern Plains, home of the majestic Arenal Volcano and one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica for its natural and geological wealth. It has a wide variety for tourists. The thermal waters from Arenal Volcano are rich in minerals associated with welfare, it is one of the most visited sites in the country where you can relax and enjoy a unique natural setting in the middle of the rainforest. In addition, you can find the country's largest artificial lake; Lake Arenal is located between beautiful forests and mountains. Monteverde Cloud Forest The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the natural jewels of Costa Rica, as it is one of the forests of this type that still exist in the world and also one of the best known worldwide for scientific research produced in the area. It is located in the Sierra de Tilarán and is home to 2.5% of the world's biodiversity; approximately 10% of its flora is endemic. The town of Santa Elena offers a variety of hotels and restaurants, along with a wide range of activities both adventure and recreation, including a new activity that involves climbing trees with ropes for rappelling, canyoning, zip lines, and walks in the various private reserves in the area

12 Activities Activity DAY 1 Transfer to Arenal Area Tabacón GRAND SPA rmal-experience/ Included Transfer and tour to Arenal Area Entrance fee to Tabacón GRAND SPA Overnight in Arenal Volcano Area Meals Lunch & Dinner Activity Transfer Van-Boat-Van to Monteverde Tour at Sky Adventure lk/ Included Transfer Arenal-Monteverde Hanging Bridges, Overnight in Monteverde Meals Breakfast & Lunch Activity Transfer to San José Included DAY 2 DAY 3 Morning at Leisure. Afternoon Shuttle transfer to San José Meals Breakfast

13 CISV - Agüizotes Rates (per person) Single Double Triple Standard Room $ $ $ Hotels Arenal: San Bosco Las Colinas Arenal Paraíso Arenal Volcano Lodge Hotels Monteverde: MTV Country Historias Lodge Heliconia Poco a Poco Trapp Family *Multiple-Day excursions have limited availability* Agüizotes will be taking place during Easter Week which is a very busy tourist season, if you want to take these excursions be sure to book them ASAP, using the code: CISV-Agüizotes!

14 Option 2: Tortuguero 3 Days 2 Nights Excursion Available: March March April 2-4 Tortuguero channels represent the country s second largest wetland and are considered by many visitors as the Amazon of Costa Rica for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. It is located in the northern part of the Costa Rican Caribbean and you can only access the area by boat or plane as there are no roads. It is the nesting place of the country's most important green turtle, especially between March and October. The village of Tortuguero lies between the channels and the open sea, and it is the only town center area, you can find many hotels along the channels. Tortuguero is definitely a magical place for bird watching, because you can find more than 400 different species. Moreover, it is a site where one can have a unique experience immersed in nature.

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16 CISV - Agüizotes Rates (per person) Single Double Triple Standard Room $ $ $ Hotels: Laguna Lodge Mawamba Lodge Pachira Lodge *Multiple-Day excursions have limited availability* Agüizotes will be taking place during Easter Week which is a very busy tourist season, if you want to take these excursions be sure to book them ASAP, using the code: CISV-Agüizotes!

17 One Day Tours Available: March 24-April 4 Check out all options here: The agüizotes team recommends Cultural Doka Coffee Tour & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Info+Rate: ardens/ Relax Relax Arenal Volcano with Tabacon Hot Springs Info+Rate: r/arenal-volcano-with-tabacon-hot-springs/ Beach Calypso s Cruise to Tortuga Island Info+Rate: tour/calypsos-cruise-to-tortuga-island/ VolcanoRelax Irazu Volcano/Orosi Valley/Lankester Garden Info+Rate: r/irazu-volcanoorosi-valleylankester-garden/ Nature Tortuguero Info+Rate: tour/tortuguero/ Adventure Relax White Water Rafting at Pacuare River Info+Rate: r/white-water-rafting/ *All One Day Tours have 10-15% Agüizotes Discount* Remember to mention the CODE: CISV-AGÜIZOTES to our booking agent to get it!

18 Insurance RTF participants are responsible for their own insurance. Participants who wish to use CISV International travel insurance should contact the CISV International Office cisv.org) at least two weeks in advance of departure. New Child Travelling Alone Legal Form Participants under the age of 18 must present the completed NEW Child Travelling Alone Legal Form to host staff upon arrival at the RTF. MyCISV Every registrant will need their mycisv username to complete the application process; if they haven t done so already they will need to register on mycisv at RTF participants are also asked to claim participation in that RTF in mycisv.

19 Cisv CR Contact Information Marcela Corrales *To do list* Please send your travel information form (TIF) ASAP *(not a screenshot of your itinerary or an , we need the TIF) Pack your clothes and your party outfits Make sure you or your NA has paid for your participation Check the weather Plan your trips for before/after RTF

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