CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Citadel men's basketball program travled en masse to Costa Rica for one week late in the summer, working to build team chemistry while exploring the Central American country and competing against local teams on the court.
 

For a full schedule of events, check out the breakdown below: 

DAY ONE
July 25th | Charleston, S.C. to San Jose, Costa Rica -- Crowne Plaza Corobici

• Flew into Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose (SJO)
• Welcome dinner at Tiquicia

 


DAY TWO
July 26 | San Jose, Costa Rica -- Crowne Plaza Corobici

• Morning community service outreach youth basketball clinic at local school in San Jose
• San Jose city tour with stops at Central Market, National Church, National Theater and Artisan's Market
• Competed in first game in the evening

 


DAY THREE
July 27 | San Jose, Costa Rica -- Crowne Plaza Corobici

• Morning visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens for hike to waterfalls and visit to animal sanctuary
• Competed in second game in the evening

 


DAY FOUR
July 28 | Guanacaste, Costa Rica -- JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

• Beach / Pool day one of Costa Rica's top beachfront resorts

 


DAY FIVE
July 29 | Guanacaste, Costa Rica -- JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

• Toured the local city of Tamarindo

 


DAY SIX
July 30 | Guanacaste, Costa Rica -- JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

• Diamante Eco Adventure Park for zip-lining excursion, a tiered exploration featuring five different zip lines

 


DAY SEVEN
July 31 | Guanacaste, Costa Rica to Charleston, S.C.

• Returned home to Charleston, S.C.