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Information about Costa Rica
Costa Rica is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Catch a wave, bathe under a waterfall, or hike through clouds in a mountaintop cloud forest in the dictionary definition of “paradise.” Glide through a rain forest canopy in a floating gondola, soak yourself in waters heated by an active volcano, or watch rare sea turtles and crocodiles. Visit Ticos and enjoy the bountiful biodiversity and the complete contentment that comes with the “pura vida,” the “pure life”of Costa Rica. Don't worry; the beauty of this country is that you can change your surroundings as quickly as you change your mind.
Key Facts about Costa Rica
Population:
5,000,000
Capital: San José
Time zone: GMT -6
Currency: CRC (1 CRC = 0.0000 USD)
Telephone country code: +506
Largest cities in Costa Rica:
- 1. San José: 335,000
- 2. Puerto Limon: 63,000
- 3. San Francisco: 56,000
- 4. Alajuela: 47,000
- 5. Liberia: 45,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Costa Rica on the official website - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto de Costa Rica.
Largest international airport in Costa Rica:
Juan SantamarÃa International Airport (SJO): 15 km. from San José city center
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (Costa Rica average):
0.00 CRC (24% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Most popular regions in Costa Rica for language travel
#1 Guanacaste Spanish schools (3)
#2 Puntarenas Spanish schools (3)
#3 Limón Spanish schools (1)
#4 San Jose Spanish schools (3)
#5 Cartago Spanish schools (1)
#6 Heredia Spanish schools (1)
Q&A - Questions and answers about Costa Rica
- My daughter is 14 years old but would like to participate in the Young Adult Programme for 15-17 year old students at the end of July. What is the possibility?“We at LanguageCourse.Net cannot organise flights. We can organise courses, accommodations (depending on the school) and transfers (depending on the school).”Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - May 08, 2023Do you have any schools close to the beach?“At the time of writing, Intercultura Costa Rica in Samara it's the only school in Costa Rica with a beachfront campus. The school provides Spanish language tuition throughout the year.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023Where is a good place to learn Spanish, go out and surf in Costa Rica?“In Jaco Beach there is a large beach with perfect waves. Academia Tica is the right language school for you.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 14, 2023What options do you have for senior students?“Our partner schools in Costa Rica offer group lessons with students of mixed ages and social activities and excursions.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 26, 2023I'm looking for a Spanish programme with 4 hours per day for 2 weeks, on the beach.“We can recommend you Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools in Samara. This is the only Spanish school in Costa Rica with a beachfront campus.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 12, 2023I am from Turkey and would like to know if I can be accepted.“The schools accept students of all nationalities, but keep in mind that depending on how long you want to stay in Costa Rica, you may need to apply for a visa, so it is best to contact the embassy beforehand to clear all these doubts.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 15, 2022I am looking to take some Spanish classes in Costa Rica from a school that will also provide a family to live with during these courses.“In Costa Rica, our partner schools in Samara, Jaco Beach, San Jose, Turrialba, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo Beach, Puerto Viejo de Salamanca, and Nosara offer homestay accommodation. Just let us know what your preferred dates and location are and we can send you more details.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 22, 2022What are the social activities offered by Intercultura Costa Rica in Samara?“In Samara, the school offers the following activities: Latin dance classes, yoga, Zumba, cooking classes, city tour, crafts, and films. Excursions can be booked on the spot.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 27, 2022Does Academia Tica have AC in the classrooms?“Yes, our classrooms have AC in Coronado (San Jose) and Jaco Beach.”Manuel Al-Ghassani Rodriguez, from Academia Tica - Oct 25, 2022I am also exploring my options for booking my own accommodation. Does your advice change if you keep this in mind?“You can certainly book your own accommodation, it won't be a problem at all.
It's not mandatory to book the accommodation offered by the school and we will be happy to help you by booking the language programme only.”Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 16, 2022FAQ about schools in Costa Rica
- I am a senior student, do I have to go in a mixed age group?“We have no group courses exclusively for senior students, but you can book private lessons if you prefer not to study with younger students. ”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 11, 2023Is it possible to do a language course for people over 45?“Yes, of course! There are a lot of people over 45 who do language travel.
Usually, people over 45 take general Spanish courses. We can check which school has a higher average age, so that there is a greater chance that you will meet peers.
Check out these schools:
- Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools: the average age is 50 in the summer and 40 in the rest of the year.
- Máximo Nivel (Manuel Antonio): the average age is 25 in the summer and 28 in the rest of the year.
- Máximo Nivel (San Jose): the average age is 23 in summer and 28 in the rest of the year.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Apr 01, 2022