Five female cancer survivors will take on an extreme adventure challenge in Costa Rica with support from the ICT

Five Spanish women cancer survivors will participate from October 21st to November 4th in the tenth edition of the "Reto Pelayo Vida" (Pelayo Life Challenge), an extreme sports event held for the first time in Costa Rica, according to organizers' announcement this week.

They will cross the country from the Pacific, starting at Matapalo Beach and reaching the Caribbean, on a 15-day expedition that includes 60 kilometers of mountain biking, 50 kilometers of hiking, 38 kilometers of rafting, and 15 kilometers of kayaking. 

This initiative is supported by the Marketing Department of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (CTI) with the goal of positioning our country as a destination offering a multitude of outdoor and adventure activities.

“Through this challenge and the documentary that will be filmed, we will learn the stories of five women cancer survivors who have demonstrated great resilience and who, on a journey filled with adventure, natural beauty, gastronomy, and customs, will experience the Pura Vida experience. We are undoubtedly excited to show you Costa Rica and proud to be part of this inspiring project that embodies courage and fills us with hope,” said Ireth Rodríguez, Head of Promotion for the Vacation Segment of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (CTI).

The five participants selected from among 523 candidates are Spanish women Verónica Guillén, Mapi Morón, Idoia Fernández, Eduina Rodríguez, and Toñi Delgado. 

This year's unique tour will combine sports, nature, and self-improvement. Each stage of the challenging journey will be filmed to later create a documentary. The participants will recount their experiences and showcase the uniqueness of each stage of the expedition, the scenic beauty of Costa Rica, and the details of their daily lives. The documentary will then be exhibited at a public event and on the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform.

Source: ICT