Mission Trip | May 7 – 12, 2026

Mission Trip | May 7 - 12, 2026

Dates: May 7, 2026 – May 12, 2026 

Leaders: Nelson & Tanya Amador, Charlotte Faries

Participants: Open for all to apply

Services: This trip will include preparations for moving into Corner of Love’s new building. Note this trip will NOT include regular clinic days.

Please Text (346) 610-3009
To Establish Communication About Your Trip

Trip Description

This week will be different from other medical mission weeks. As we ramp up for the opening of our second building, Centro de Bondad #2, we need your help to get ready! This week of mission will include setting up new spaces, organizing and moving in, cleaning and labeling. Pack your sorting brain and organizational skills as we prepare to launch a new library, dental suite, and clothing distribution area that will bless countless regufee families in this exciting new phase of Corner of Love Costa Rica!

Trip Cost

  • $1950 payable in the U.S. (We welcome additional fundraising for our Relief Center. [Additional $500 fundraising goal for refugee medicine suggested, but not required. Corner of Love operates a full Rx pharmacy and all treatments are dispensed free of charge to refugees.])
  • $100 envelope for Costa Rica spending money for tips/Left Right Center game/ice cream/treats in town (all optional)
  • $75-100 (recommended amount) for spending money

All team members may solicit 100% tax deductible donations in connection with their trip cost by using Corner of Love’s EIN No. 36-4612230. These contributions must include a note with the traveler’s name. For more information contact trips@corneroflove.org.

Suggested Itinerary

Your city-LIR (Liberia, Costa Rica)

  • ARRIVAL DAY: May 7, 2026
  • DEPARTURE DAY: May 12, 2026

All team members buy their own plane ticket and give Corner of Love a copy of their flight itinerary. ANY flight arriving and departing on the indicated dates is fine. It is okay to register for a trip before purchasing airfare, just indicate “not yet booked” and send when you buy your plane ticket.

Alternative Itinerary (we recommend the SUGGESTED ITINERARY above)

Your city to SJO (San Jose, Costa Rica)

Alternatively, you could fly in or out of San Jose and take a bus to or from Liberia/La Cruz. Note that this route takes 4.5 – 5 hours or more, as you will need to travel by land to La Cruz. You would likely need to arrive a day or more before the suggested arrival day.

Early Arrivals to Costa Rica /Later Departures from Costa Rica

Costa Rica has much to offer as far as tourism. For Corner of Love it is no problem if you choose to fly in before the suggested arrival day or stay after the suggested departure day.

At the request of participants, here are a few tips about Liberia-area accommodations:

Many team members choose to come in one day early to rest a bit before the mission starts. We recommend HILTON LIBERIA for this. They have a free shuttle from the airport. On most trips at least one or two Corner of Love participants opt to stay at the HILTON before the mission start date. If you book at the HILTON, plan on taking their free shuttle (let them know you are arriving) and take your mission cargo luggage to the hotel.

For those who want to do some shopping, we recommend BEST WESTERN LIBERIA, which is right across the street from Liberia Walmart. (Shuttle to/from airport available for a fee)

For those who like mountain and National Park activities, zip lining, animals, and authentic Costa Rican outdoor fun, we can suggest hotels in the Fortuna/Arenal and Rincon de la Vieja areas.

If you are looking for a beach holiday, there are HUNDREDS of choices. We would be glad to share tips about staying at Tamarindo or Guanacaste-area beaches.

Contacts

U.S. Office: usheadquarters@corneroflove.org
Trip Coordinator: trips@corneroflove.org
Ask questions about your trip via text: (346) 610-3009

Meetings

If you’d like to schedule an informational meeting about this trip via Zoom, please send an email to trips@corneroflove.org for dates available.

Cargo

For those in Washington State – Schedule pick-up of luggage at Maple Valley Western Washington Chapter Office: waliaison@corneroflove.org

For those in the Houston-area – Schedule pick-up of luggage at Kingwood COL Corporate Office: (346) 610-3009

For Trip Participants originating from elsewhere (not Texas or Washington State) please collect donations and pack in your two suitcases. Use this list to know what donations to seek: What’s Needed – Costa Rica

Forms & Links

For more information about this possibility, email trips@corneroflove.org.

Corner of Love Ministries
PO Box 5997
Kingwood, Texas 77325-5997

(346) 610-3009