Important Telephone Numbers

• GLA 24 Hour Hotline: +1-619-758-3031 

• GLA Office: Non-Urgent Inquiries: +1-858-771-0645

• StudentUniverse: PLEASE NOTE: This is only for families who have booked through StudentUniverse. 

  • • 24/7 emergency contact number +1 800 351 3279

    • help@studentuniverse.com if there are more than 72 hours prior to travel. 

In-Country Staff Cell Phone Numbers

• Please be sensitive to time zone difference if calling our in-country staff directly

• International Director - Chelsea Van Eck: +506 88189712 

• Local Director - Katherine Sánchez Paniagua: +506 8982-9266 

Calling Costa Rica From The USA

Dial: 011 (USA exit code) + 506 (Costa Rica entry code) + phone number 

Home-base Address

Day 1: 400 metros Oeste de la iglesia Católica, El Roble, Alajuela 

Day 2-6: 500 metros sur de la parada de buses de Montezuma, Puntarenas Providence 

Day 7-13: Parrita, Playa Palo Seco, Puntarenas 

Day 14-18: Bahía Costa Rica Osa, 60504, Costa Rica 

Day 19-20: 400 metros Oeste de la iglesia Católica, El Roble, Alajuela 

Please print and fill out the contact card before you travel.