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Part of UCR’s Atlantic Branch (Sede del Atlántico), the Guápiles Campus is a catalyst for social and economic transformation. The campus is renowned for its multidisciplinary focus, driving innovation through key programs such as:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

• Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education with an Emphasis in English

• Bachelor’s and Licentiate Degree in Public Accounting

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Informatics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education

• Professional Master’s Degree in Computing and Informatics

Guápiles serves as the strategic gateway between the Central Valley and the Caribbean coast. Attendees will find themselves at the heart of an exuberant natural and cultural landscape:

• World-Class Nature: Explore the nearby Braulio Carrillo National Park, famous for its ancient primary forests, or take a short journey to the iconic canals of Tortuguero National Park, a global sanctuary for sea turtle nesting.

• Pacuare River Rafting: The Pacuare River is located just east of Turrialba. It is world-renowned for its Class III and IV rapids, offering a stunning route through deep canyons and primary rainforest.

• Caribbean Beaches: 

  • Cahuita National Park: Features white sand beaches and coral reefs.

  • Puerto Viejo: A vibrant coastal town known for its Afro-Caribbean culture and surfing.

• Caribbean Cuisine:  Rice and Beans: Rice and red beans cooked in coconut milk with habanero (Panamanian) chili. Also, you can eat Pati (spicy meat-filled pastries) and Plantintain (sweet plantain tarts).