Important Telephone Numbers

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

• Non-Urgent Inquiries (GLA Office Line): +1-858-771-0645  available during business hours

• StudentUniverse: If you have booked your flight through StudentUniverse and are experiencing a flight-related issue, you can call their 24/7 line +1 800 351 3279. If it's more than 72 hours prior to travel you can also email help@studentuniverse.com. This is only for families who have booked their flight through StudentUniverse.

In-Country Staff Cell Phone Numbers

Please be sensitive to time zone differences if calling our in-country staff directly. Costa Rica uses Central Standard Time.

• Local Director - Juan Carlos Alvarado: (+506) 8540-4576 

• International Director: 

  • Session 1-4 (March 10, March 17, March 25 and April 1st Start Dates)

    • • • Sarah Krueger: (+1) 619-948-6106 

  • Session 5 (April 8th Start Date)

    • • • Heather Hargas: (+506) 7223-2380 

Calling Costa Rica From The USA

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

Home Base Address

Guanacaste, Santa Cruz Veintisiete de Abril 

Playa Junquillal 100 metros al sur de VerdiAzul Criadero de Tortugas

Edificio blanco a mano izquierda 

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