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Expedition Costa Rica

Study Abroad in the World’s Perfect Eco Playground - Costa Rica!

Spend your last week at the beach in Costa Rica

Pura Vida! Participate in a truly amazing high school Spanish language program. 3 weeks of Spanish language classes* in various locations in Costa Rica, with great outdoor activities and weekend excursions!

  • Program location: Heredia, Monteverde & Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica
  • Dates: June 27 – July 21
  • Ages: 15 – 18 years
  • Language prerequisite: Two years of High School Spanish**

*5 students per class maximum
**Exceptions considered with teacher recommendation

Heredia, Monteverde & Flamingo Beach – Your Three Study Locations

The typical Costa Rican pueblo of San Joaquin de Flores in the province of Heredia; the quaint mountain village of Santa Elena, often referred to as Monteverde because of the nearby reserve by the same name; and the beachside town of Flamingo.

  • Exploring Costa Rica’s nocturnal wildlife
  • Participate in the local customs in Costa Rica
  • Spend time teaching local students about your culture in Costa Rica

San Joaquin de Flores, Heredia - A university town on the outskirts of Costa Rica’s central valley and about twenty minutes from San José, the capital of Costa Rica. It is accessible to the culture of a major city while at the same time offers the safety of a small town. An ideal Spanish immersion location. Map.

Monteverde - Aptly translated “Green Mountain,” an ecologically-rich mountain village and wildlife reserve, famous for its biodiversity & beauty. It is home to the amazing Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, a world-renowned refuge for hundreds of species of mammals, birds & plant life. Your second study abroad destination. Map.

Flamingo Beach - Considered one of the most picturesque beaches in Costa Rica & the backdrop for the third week of this summer study trip for teens. Despite its name, the apparent result of some ill-informed North American settlers who mistook the bright pink roseate spoonbill for a flamingo, there isn’t a flamingo in sight! Map.

Our program of Spanish language classes takes place in the three diverse locations listed above and is administered by The Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI). Our directors personally selected highly-regarded CPI as our school for this Spanish immersion adventure.

I liked how our classes were small and focused more on speaking than grammar.

Miranda W. (Expedition Costa Rica Student)

This special trip is limited to thirty students with at least three full-time leaders, one of whom is a bilingual naturalist guide. This is an ideal ratio in terms of student bonding, personal attention & safety – always our number one priority.

Highlights of your Summer Abroad Adventure in Costa Rica:

A Typical Day - Expedition Costa Rica

Program Fees

  • Including airfare from Boston or San Francisco: $4650
Program Fee details

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