Costa Rica
Receiving Spanish language lessons at this Costa Rica Spanish
school is a once in a lifetime experience. Escuela Internacional offers in depth
Spanish language classes in an environment ideal for rapid learning.
Attend our Costa Rica Spanish school and learn to speak Spanish in
a realistic and unforgettable environment. Costa Rica is located
between Panama and Nicaragua. The “ticos”, a name Costa Ricans
call themselves, are proud of the fact that their country is
considered the “Switzerland” of Central America. This due to the
country’s political stability and natural forested areas.
Studying in Costa Rica
The Costa
Rican people speak a clear accentuated Spanish, which makes this country ideal
surroundings to learn Spanish, and a truly unforgettable experience close to
Nature.
Costa Rica
has a serene transparent air, where the colors of the mountains, trees and
flowers are always as brilliant as the first day of spring.
San José
The Costa
Rican people are proud of their capital city, with is historic mansions, museums
and government buildings. San José is becoming a typical Latin American
metropolis, although it will never be as big as cities like Guatemala or Mexico
City. It currently has a population of 1,000,000 inhabitants.
San José is
known to have one of the best climates of the world, with average daily
temperatures of 21º C. The rain falls in sudden showers from May through
October, clearing the air and cleaning the streets. But even then, the air is
not cold, but agreeable, and provides a vigorous change, compared to the
suffocating heat of the coastal areas.
Practical Guide
Climate
With an
agreeable climate year round, the average temperature in San José is 21ºC. There
are only 2 seasons in Costa Rica, the dry season and the wet season. The dry
season is form December through April and the rainy season is from May to
November.>
Clothing
We recommend
light natural fabrics throughout the year. A jacket or sweater would be useful
for colder nights and for places with air conditioning. Shorts and a bathing
suit are acceptable on the beach. Otherwise a more formal attire is recommended.
Currency
The monetary
unit is the Colón, which is also divided into 100 cents. Credit cards are widely
accepted in the majority of the touristic establishments and stores, although
they are not generally accepted in the small arts and crafts establishments. In
any case, we recommend carrying some American dollars in cash and travelers
checks in US dollars, since this is the easiest currency to exchange.
Gastronomy
Highlights
are fish and seafood, tropical fruits, black soup made with back beans and egg,
fruit juices and coffee.
The
traditional gastronomy of this country is the reflection of the cultural fusion
which took place in Central America. Legumes accompanied by grilled meats and
corn tortillas form the base for the main dishes of the region.
Shopping
Hand painted
miniature wagons are the most popular souvenir from Costa Rica. Other popular
items to take home are coffee cultivated in the mountains, craft items made of
tropical woods such as small boxes, plates, bowls, frames furniture,... and
ceramic replicas of pre-Columbian figures.
Internet
Costa Rica is
well connected to Internet through RASCA, the country’s telecommunications
company.