Spanish by the SeaPuerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
- 5 locations, all offering the same Spanish program
- Unique eco classroom (outside)
- Set in a lush tropical garden of fruit trees and hammocks.
- Hotel / Hostel accommodation very close to school
Location: Spanish by the Sea Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is located in the naturally rich town of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The school is situated within a 5-minute walk of the coastline and has beautiful beaches, outstanding forests and everything a student may need in terms of bars and supermarkets close by. The area is popular for surfing and scuba diving, with attractions such as the Jaguar Rescue Centre, the Sloth Sanctuary and various wildlife reserves, also local to the school. The school's tropical garden and hostel offer students a unique backdrop for furthering their Spanish studies. Local shuttle buses run between San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
School facilities: The facilities of Spanish by the Sea Puerto Viejo de Talamanca are unique. Situated so close to the jungle and surrounded by nature, the school has a large open garden with tropical trees and plants. Its classrooms take place outside in the open air, promoting a generally friendly and relaxed atmosphere throughout the school. In addition to the garden space, the school also provides a lounge area, movie room, library, free parking, kitchen use for students and free WIFI throughout.
Social and Cultural: The school offers a wide range of activities and excursions such as trips to local indigenous reserves, the Sloth Sanctuary, Wildlife Reserves, Hiking trails, Snorkelling, River kayaking, surfing and much, much more!
- The language school Spanish by the Sea was founded in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica in 2012.
- Legal name / parent company: Spanish by the River, SA
- Tax registration ID: CPR3-101-320172
Spanish Courses
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Price at school Our price | 306 291 | 597 568 | 872 829 | 1132 1076 | 1387 1318 | 1642 1560 | 1897 1803 | 2152 2045 | 2662 2529 | 3172 3014 | 255 243 |
Afternoon classes from 15:00 to 17:00 or from 17:00 to 19:00.
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 230 219 | 444 422 | 643 611 | 826 785 | 1005 955 | 1183 1124 | 1362 1294 | 1540 1463 | 1897 1803 | 2254 2142 | 179 171 |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 306 291 | 597 568 | 872 829 | 1132 1076 | 1387 1318 | 1642 1560 | 1897 1803 | 2152 2045 | 2662 2529 | 3172 3014 | 255 243 |
This includes 20 group lessons plus 5 private lessons per week.
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 241 229 | 490 466 | 673 640 | 867 824 | 1055 1003 | 1242 1180 | 1430 1359 | 1618 1538 | 1993 1894 | 2368 2250 | 188 179 |
This option is for those who want to focus on specific fields of study, for example:
- Business Spanish
- Spanish for Health Professionals
- Spanish for Law Professionals
- Spanish for Teachers
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 321 305 | 626 595 | 916 871 | 1189 1130 | 1430 1359 | 1671 1588 | 1911 1816 | 2152 2045 | 2634 2503 | 3115 2960 | 241 229 |
This option is for those who want to focus on specific fields of study, for example:
- Business Spanish
- Spanish for Health Professionals
- Spanish for Law Professionals
- Spanish for Teachers
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 386 367 | 750 713 | 1092 1038 | 1414 1344 | 1735 1649 | 2056 1954 | 2378 2260 | 2699 2565 | 3342 3175 | 3984 3785 | 321 305 |
This option is for those who want to focus on specific fields of study, for example:
- Business Spanish
- Spanish for Health Professionals
- Spanish for Law Professionals
- Spanish for Teachers
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 163 155 | 316 301 | 459 437 | 592 563 | 724 688 | 857 815 | 989 940 | 1122 1066 | 1387 1318 | 1652 1570 | 133 127 |
This course is designed for 2 students, ideally of the same level, to work with one teacher to improve their level of Spanish.
This option is for those who want to focus on specific fields of study, for example:
- Business Spanish
- Spanish for Health Professionals
- Spanish for Law Professionals
- Spanish for Teachers
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 245 233 | 474 451 | 689 655 | 893 849 | 1097 1043 | 1301 1236 | 1505 1430 | 1709 1624 | 2117 2012 | 2525 2399 | 204 194 |
This option is for those who want to focus on specific fields of study, for example:
- Business Spanish
- Spanish for Health Professionals
- Spanish for Law Professionals
- Spanish for Teachers
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | 506 481 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Rafting & Camp Pacuare Weekend includes:
- 2 days rafting
- 1 night in tents on platforms in the jungle
- breakfast, lunch and dinner
- transportation
1 week of Standard Spanish Course (from Monday to Friday) and Raft & Camp Pacuare on the weekend.
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 366 348 | 717 682 | 1052 1000 | 1372 1304 | 1687 1603 | 2002 1902 | 2317 2202 | 2632 2501 | 3262 3099 | 3892 3698 | 315 300 |
This course consists of the intensive Spanish course of 30 lessons and 3 yoga classes per week.
This does not include transportation to and from the yoga classes. Prices are subject to change.
It is a perfect combination as you can exercise the mind through studying Spanish and relax the mind through meditative yoga.
This package includes two yoga classes and one hour of private Spanish instruction in the terminology of yoga (body parts, movements, equipment and postures).
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
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Price in US$ | 430 409 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Rafting & Camp Pacuare Weekend includes:
- 2 days rafting
- 1 night in tents on platforms in the jungle
- breakfast, lunch and dinner
- transportation
1 week of Standard Spanish Course (from Monday to Friday) and Raft & Camp Pacuare on the weekend.
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 290 276 | 564 536 | 823 782 | 1066 1013 | 1305 1240 | 1543 1466 | 1782 1693 | 2020 1919 | 2497 2373 | 2974 2826 | 239 228 |
This course consists of the standard Spanish course of 20 lessons and 3 yoga classes per week.
This does not include transportation to and from the yoga classes. Prices are subject to change.
It is a perfect combination as you can exercise the mind through studying Spanish and relax the mind through meditative yoga.
This package includes two yoga classes and one hour of private Spanish instruction in the terminology of yoga (body parts, movements, equipment and postures).
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Information for all courses offered by Spanish by the Sea
Spanish and activities courses are subject to availability and prices may vary throughout the year.
01 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Spanish by the Sea
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Dancing | | 0.5 km |
Diving | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | - |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Windsurfing | | 2 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Cooking class USD 10
Art class USD 10
Music class USD 10
Horseback riding USD 40 (3-4 hour tour with transport included)
Mountain bike tour USD 50 (half-day tour)
Canyoning and canopy USD 75 (half-day tour with transportation and lunch/snack included)
Salsa class USD 6
Accommodation
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Price in US$ | 237.3 | 474.6 | 711.9 | 949.2 | 1186.5 | 1423.8 | 1661.1 | 1898.4 | 2373 | 2847.6 | 237.3 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Staying with local families give you the opportunity to practice the Spanish language much more than if you would only take Spanish classes. You will not only be part of the family but also of the whole neighborhood and you will be observing a complete different way to live than what you are used to!
In Puerto Viejo, the local people have Caribbean roots and are famous for their family ties, great food and welcoming lifestyle!
You will have a private room and a shared bathroom in the package with home stay in Costa Rica. It always includes pick-up at the local bus station, an orientation in town, laundry servce and breakfast. Both lunch and dinner can be added if you wish. Food is typical Costa Rican so you will eat rice and beans, chicken, plantains and lots of fruit.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 197.75 | 395.5 | 593.25 | 791 | 988.75 | 1186.5 | 1384.25 | 1582 | 1977.5 | 2373 | 197.75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices range from USD 16-25 per night depending on the hostel.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 514.15 | 1028.3 | 1542.45 | 2056.6 | 2570.75 | 3084.9 | 3599.05 | 4113.2 | 5141.5 | 6169.8 | 514.15 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices range from USD 38-65 per night depending on the hostel.
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Student opinions about Spanish by the Sea, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Questions and answers about Spanish by the Sea
- I am a complete beginner and would like to book a group course of 20 lessons per week. When do classes take place and can a group be guaranteed at my level?“The Spanish course with 4 lessons in a group course corresponds to 2 hours of private lessons if no one else has the same level. 1 lesson lasts 55 minutes. Lessons take place between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Scheduling preferences may be honored but not guaranteed.”Richelle, from Spanish by the Sea - Nov 24, 2022
- What accommodation choices are there?“In Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, the school offers homestay accommodation. ”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 02, 2023
- Which free time activities are included in the programme?“There are no activities included unfortunately. But there are activities that can be booked at the spot like surfing, diving, yoga. Through whatsapp with our director this can all be booked. If interested we will send the list!”Richelle, Administration from Spanish by the SePuerto Viejo de Talamanca - Aug 16, 2023
FAQ about Spanish by the Sea, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- We would like to do educational leave to attend a Spanish class for two weeks in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Are the courses certified for educational leave in Germany?“The school Spanish by the Sea is accredited by all states for the Bildungsurlaub Program. Please note that you will have to book a course with 30 lessons per week. Just let us know what your chosen dates are and we will send you more information.”Richelle Lankhaar, Reservations team from Spanish by the Sea - Nov 28, 2022
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Spanish by the Sea?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Spanish by the Sea
- What is the number of students per class at Spanish by the Sea?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Spanish by the Sea varies from 1 students (Specialized - Private Spanish 10) to 6 students (Intensive Spanish)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Spanish by the Sea?50% of teachers at Spanish by the Sea hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Spanish by the Sea from?The highest Nationality percentage at Spanish by the Sea comes from Switzerland with a 30% representation, followed by students from Netherlands (30%) and USA (30%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Spanish by the Sea offers courses for which ages?Spanish by the Sea offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.