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 - Abigail (Abby) Romm: (+506) 7137-9016 

    • Local Director: Emilio (Nabil) García: (+506) 85715883

Calling Costa Rica From The USA

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

Home-base Address:

Bahía Ballena, Osa, 800 metros oeste del puente del Rio Uvita 

* Note: Mail will not reach students during their program. 

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