Language Programs in Costa Rica

Costa Rica abounds with Spanish language schools and numerous opportunities to gain Spanish language fluency. Those who want to study Spanish in Costa Rica will be able to choose between programs in a city, a small community, or even a beach town, which all offer an intensely Costa Rican experience.

San Jose is the capital city of Costa Rica and the hub of economic and political activities. The cityscape does not always offer the best of views, with its decrepit infrastructure, outdated commercial buildings, crumbling sidewalks, and potholed streets. But nevertheless, beyond this gritty downtown facade, San Jose unveils a charming maze of quirky spots, sophisticated boutique hotels, refined international restaurants, contemporary art galleries, colonial mansions, and historic neighborhoods.

Monteverde is a small community in Puntarenas, and is an important ecotourism destination in Costa Rica. Nestled between two primary cloud reserves, Monteverde is a lush mountaintop paradise. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve boasts multi-century old strangler fig trees, virgin rainforests, and a rich biodiversity with its share of endangered species. The reserve attracts wildlife lovers, bird watchers, and scientists from all over the world.

Playa Flamingo. Located in the vacation province of Guanacaste, Flamingo Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica, offering an ideal vacation getaway, with fine white sand, pristine blue waters, lush vegetation, refreshing lagoons, and a rich variety of outdoor activities. Language students in Flamingo Beach will have access to several secluded lagoons and beaches amidst incredible mountain formations.