Moncho Calderon
Moncho's Program
Moncho is a Tropical Ecologist who graduated from University of Costa Rica and has been working with CIEE since 2008. When he came to Monteverde for the first time Moncho fell in love with the Cloud Forest and since then this is the place he calls home.
Posts
Our program through the eyes of a Student
Our Summer student Maddie Beale from the State University of New York at Fedonia wrote a blog about how she found us, the process of choosing our program and the... keep reading
Independent Research Projects: Part I
The Tropical Ecology & Conservation students are working on their independent projects right now, many different ecology topics are being cover that involve both field and lab work. From Leaf-cutting... keep reading
Pura Vida en Costa Rica: Atlantic Slope
Our second field trip starts with a visit to the San Gerardo Station, this station located a little above 1000 meters in elevation is part of the Children's Eternal Rain... keep reading
Pura Vida en Costa Rica: Pacific Slope
During our first field trip we travel along the lowlands of the Pacific Slope of Costa Rica. Starting on the Southeastern part of the country we move from the Wet... keep reading
Pura Vida en Costa Rica: Monteverde
Located at mid elevation, the Cloud Forest of Monteverde is our home and where we spend most of our time in Costa Rica. This misty place houses a great diversity... keep reading
Ecology students: who we are and what we do
Ecology students are interested in nature and want to protect it. They're happiest when they're outdoors and active, even under the sun and the rain. They are smart science nerds... keep reading