Learn Spanish in Costa Rica
Spanish Language School in San Jose Costa Rica

1. Language Inmersion:

Costa Rican Spanish, which is soft spoken, “grammatically correct” and easy to understand is considered among the best in Spanish speaking countries.

Costa Ricans or Ticos (as they call themselves) speak a very clear and nearly accent free Spanish. Compared to other Latin American countries, our Spanish is easy for non-native speakers to understand. English is widely spoken in the more populated areas, but the typical Tico is usually very forgiving of a foreigner's attempted Spanish. (learn more about the benefits of studying abroad in Costa Rica)

2. Nature:

Costa Rica’s is known all over the world for its environmental conservation efforts. There is no place in the world that offers more diversity in flora and fauna per area.

Costa Rica is a small country located on the strip of land between North and South America. About 4% of the world’s animals and plants species can be found in Costa Rica (0.03% of world’s surface). You can find various regions of unspoiled nature, rain forests and dry forests, mountain ranges built by the volcanoes, beautiful beaches and much more.

3. Adventure:

Costa Rica knows how to please its visitors. Numerous national parks have long and scenic walks. Also, eco tourism companies offer tours to watch turtles, birds, and dolphins added to a huge number of outdoor activities like diving, surfing, rafting or canoping, just to name a few.

4. Security:

Costa Rica is proud of having the longest standing democracy in Latin America. Costa Rica, is the second Latin American country most visited by European and American tourists.

By abolishing the Costa Rican army in 1949, funds were released to finance an excellent public education and health system. In comparison to other Latin American countries Costa Rica has never suffered from any coups of civil wars.

5. Weather:

There are only two seasons: the rainy and the dry season. During the dry season the skies are blue and clear all day. There is always a light breeze to keep the temperatures mild. The rainy season brings afternoon and evening showers. In the central valley, where our school is located, the average temperature is 80.6 Fahrenheit. Very pleasant all year round.

6. Money:

Costa Rica is relatively inexpensive for foreigners because of the strong U.S. dollars exchange for colones. Imported goods are expensive, such as clothes, perfumes, but on the other hand, local products are cheap and worth buying, including the world's best coffee and fruits.