Texas A&M University

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Due to the Soltis Center's location in the midst and at the edge of a rainforest, it is well situated for a variety of educational, service learning and research uses. The Center provides facilities and support services to faculty, researchers, staff, and students.

Services

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Lodging, Classrooms, and Labs

The Soltis Center provides comfortable lodging options designed to support academic programs and research activities. Our facilities include bungalows, classrooms, and labs.

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Full Service Provider

We provide comprehensive support for in-country coordination, including pre-arrival and arrival orientation sessions. Additionally, we facilitate local logistics such as transportation, accommodations, and meal planning, ensuring a seamless experience for study abroad and field trip programs.

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Biological Field Station

The Soltis Center can be used as a biological field station that serves as a hub for biodiversity, sustainability, and hydrology research, providing invaluable resources for both academic and non-academic groups.

Ideal for Academic Programs

 

The Soltis Center is an ideal destination for a wide range of academic programs. Whether you're planning a winter break experience, a semester-long course in spring or fall, or a two-week intensive, the Center offers a rich environment for immersive learning. It also supports short courses across diverse topics, making it a flexible and inspiring location for global education.

Please note that courses can also be tailored in a sequential manner, for instance, four intensive courses for three weeks each instead of conventional semester long courses.

Sample Itineraries

Ideal for a Wide Variety of Subjects

 

The Soltis Center is an ideal location for academic programs across various disciplines. Below is an example of programs and subject areas that have had classes previously stay at the Soltis Center:

  • Field Entomology in the Tropics
  • Microscopy
  • Sustainable Food Systems & Agricultural Education
  • String Geometry
  • Drug and Alcohol Awareness
  • Digital Photography
  • Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring Lab
  • Nursing
  • Aggies for Global Education
  • Geoscience
  • Geography
  • Engineering
  • Education
  • Tropical Ecology
  • International Economic Development
  • Architecture
  • Sports Management
  • Research Experience for Undergraduates
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Freshman Leadership International
  • Biomedical Science

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Ideal for Mini Research Projects with Students

 

The Soltis Center is a dynamic hub for field-based research, offering permanent infrastructure and well-equipped labs that support hands-on learning. Faculty can easily integrate research into their courses, enriching academic experiences.

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Contact Us

Soltis Center for Research & Education

Address

San Isidro de Peñas Blancas
Apdo 80-4417 Fortuna
San Carlos, Costa Rica

Hours

Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone

(in USA) +1-979-458-5568 

(in Costa Rica) +506-2461-9890