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Spanish Language Immersion in Flamingo Beach
Enjoy dance classes at the school, a great opportunity to learn about local styles of dancing including Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia. Learn about local Costa Rican cuisine and cook a delicious free lunch with your classmates, or learn how to prepare a delicious fruit plate with the most exotic fruits found in Costa Rica.
Experience some of the most beautiful beaches in Guanacaste; Conchal and Tamarindo. Conchal Beach gets its name because the entire beach is covered in tiny fragments of shell. Tamarindo Beach is long and sandy, and is a surfers' paradise.
Take a trip to Guaitil town a small town outside of Santa Cruz that is well known for its quality production of artisan artwork and pottery.
Be daring and try Parasailing, offering incredible views are from the sky. While in the air, you will have the chance to see various tropical fish, sea turtles, and crystal clear water for miles and miles. Followed by Horseback riding on the beach a take a trip on a oversized canoe to secluded and beautiful beaches.
A short trip away visit the Tamarindo mangroves & estuary. A Wildlife Refuge protects a large estuary, mangrove forest and tropical dry forest in an area covering almost 400 hectares. The boat trip into the estuary offers an opportunity to observe rare and abundant wildlife – including monkeys and dozens of bird species - while learning about the unique ecosystem of the mangrove forest.
Enjoy a weekend tour..
Sailing tour : Sail past secluded beaches and head out to the volcanic reefs for some great snorkeling. The tour provides snacks, beverages, and finishes with a beautiful view of the sunset.
White Water Rafting: The rafting adventure tour starts with a fun twenty minute tractor ride to the Colorado River; once you get there the guide will provide the life- jackets, helmets, paddles and safety instructions. This river is good for beginners as it is rated as Class II and III due to the flats and quiet parts. Make sure that you wear something comfortable and that you bring your swimsuit, rubber sole shoes, a complete change of clothes, towel, sun block, sunglasses and a hat.
Palo Verde National Park: A 2-hour boat ride on the Tempisque Costa Rica's largest river is a most rewarding experience for anyone interested in nature. The park's main lagoon attracts the largest concentrations of waterfowl and wadding birds in all of Central America. A bird watcher's heaven, the surrounding tropical dry forest is home to everything from monkeys to scarlet macaws.
Hacienda Guachipelín is located at the foot of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, in Guanacaste. Hacienda Guachipelín is an ecotourism lodge for adventure travel and nature lovers. The hotel is surrounded by lush gardens with native trees, exotic flowers and many types of birds, and it has views to both the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and also the Pacific Ocean. Natural hot springs, rivers, natural pools, virgin forests, jungle waterfalls, tropical forests with birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and volcanic mud pots are just some of the many natural attractions tourists can enjoy during a stay at the Hacienda.
Our Spanish language course & Immersion allows you plenty of time to discover the culture & activities of Costa Rica.
SPANISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION IN PLAYA FLAMINGO COSTA RICA
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SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL & COURSES, STUDY ABROAD IN PLAYA FLAMINGO COSTA RICA
Learn Spanish in the coastal area of Guanacaste in Flamingo beach, known for its the golden coast, white sand, crystal blue water surrounded by lush mountain foliage. This is a perfect destination for water sports including swimming, scuba diving, fishing, sailing & snorkeling.
Flamingo beach is only 5 minutes from the school and the rural towns of Brasilito and Potrero are closeby (more)
"THE BASICS"
Planning for your language immersion
:: You will make your own travel arrangements
:: Arrive independently into Flamingo
:: Your arrival day is Saturday or Sunday into Liberia or San Jose, depending on times and how you wish to get from the airport
:: Spend Sunday travelling to Flamingo (by bus).
:: Language courses start on Monday, finish Friday.
:: Your departure day is Sunday.
:: You will be studying and living with like-minded adult International students.
Please Note: There is different airport transfers packages available from Liberia and San Jose. Please inquire for pricing and details.
School details
& map
Charming modern building with mature gardens, out door pool, close to the beach and Marina within walking distance to the town center of Flamingo.
Language course details
& options
You have the following course options:
4 lessons daily: (20 group lessons per week) 5.5 lessons daily: (27.5 group lessons per week)
:: We accept all language levels / ages 18+
:: Unlimited course length
:: A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 1 hour
:: Course runs Monday through Friday
:: Course materials are included
:: Placement test & orientation on first day of course
:: Maximum 4 students per group class
Academic credit available:(if required)
Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College
Lodging options
You have the following accommodation options:
Host Family:
:: Private room
:: Meals included: breakfast & dinner daily
:: Meals will be local custom
:: Shared bathroom with family
:: Bed linens provided; must bring towels
:: You will be given a key to your lodgings
:: Laundry is included
:: Located 20 - 30 mins walking or bus from school
Shared Apartment:
:: Private room, breakfast included
:: Private bathroom
:: Self catering
:: WIFI
:: Laundry service
:: Transportation to school every day
:: Expect to share with other international students
:: Equipped kitchen including cooking utensils
:: Bed linens provided; must bring towels
:: You will be given a key to your apartment
Photogallery
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After class & weekend activities
Enjoy social & cultural outings during the week with other students from the school.
Flamingo offers visitors a vast array of activities, including parasailing, canoeing, out rigging, surfing, swimming, horseback riding, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, and checking out the animals at nearby wildlife refuges.
Enrich your stay and join a volunteer Program, designed for students who, while visiting this beautiful part of the world, wish to enrich their stay by working in an area of their interest that will benefit the country.
Start dates & prices
:: Course Start dates throughout the year
:: Course ONLY option available
:: School closed on weekends & Public holidays
:: Prices are in US dollars
How to Book & Pay
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We require a deposit of $300 (or 10% if over $3000) to book any language vacation.
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Contact US
For additional details, contact our Spanish specialist:
(Toll Free North America) 1 888 494 3974
We guarantee the highest quality Language Courses...
- Small village community
- Close to beautiful beaches
- Nice school campus with pool
- Academic credit available
Arrival airport: SAN JOSE or LIBERIA
Students should plan to fly into San Jose international airport (Juan Santamaría International (SJO) on the Saturday and spend a night at a hotel (included in program price). The hotel will be in San Joaquín de Flores or another town close to the airport.
The following day (Sunday) they will be placed on a public or private bus to fb (bus fare not included), this bus trip will take between 4-5 hours in length on decent roads.
If arriving into Liberia, the trip is around 45 minutes and very easy by taxi. No airport transfers are offerred by the school from Liberia International Airport.