Wilderness Medicine in Costa Rica!
In partnership with Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat are currently offering courses the unique opportunity to learn about wilderness medicine in the unbelievable and diverse ecosystems of Costa Rica.
Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat is a family run conservation and sustainable tourism project in the heart of the rainforest in Chilamate, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica.
What is special about these courses:
- These courses are hosted at the gorgeous retreats that Chilamate stewards - in the rainforest and at the beach. This means that you can opt for an all-inclusive package that includes lodging, delicious local food, and assistance with travel logistics.
- These courses are generally a mix of locals and travelers, so you will have an opportunity to interface and learn from each other.
- There are English, Spanish, and mixed language courses available - if you want to improve your medical Spanish this is a very unique opportunity.
- There are options to turn your course into a longer adventure in Costa Rica in partnership with the wonderful folks at Chilamate. Choose from everything from surfing and whitewater, to educational rainforest walks and more.
Who is this for?
We believe that wilderness medicine is for EVERYONE!
This is life-saving training with practical skills that can be implemented in any emergency situation - whether it is in the backcountry or not. The more people get this training, the more victims of tragedies will be administered proper first-line care.
One of the missions of Foxfire Wilderness is to increase access to wilderness medical training. Our Costa Rica programs are part of our strategy to address this mission. We want to create spaces that break down some of the potential barriers to diving into this training.
Offering Spanish-language options, and courses that require learners to navigate cultural and language differences help train our learners to be the best possible aid to as many people as possible. They also serve to increase access to wilderness medical training and open pathways for more of our latine community to enter the outdoor industry.
Find out more about the different course formats here: