Description:
Playa Jaco is one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica. Its proximity to the capital and international airport, San Jose, great night life, surfing, unique shops and galleries make Jaco a must visit! Cultural Embrace works with the best local suppliers, to combine aspects of the Spanish language, surf lesson, art and digital photography workshops and adventure travel, to create an unforgettable travel experience.
Highlights:
Spanish Language
Travel to Costa Rica and be proficient and comfortable communicating in Spanish with our intensive Spanish language program. Students attend language classes with native Spanish speaking instructors and class sizes are small to assure each student receives personal attention. Beginner, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Advanced class levels are available.
The Spanish lessons cover new material for approximately two hours per day in class and then students meet again with an instructor for another one to two hours per day for labs. Labs are optional and are designed to reinforce the lessons covered in class through homework assistance, games, readings, conversational practice, study aids, and lessons about Costa Rican history, culture, and foods.
Surfing
Costa Rica is home to some of the best surf in the world. The Playa Jacó / Hermosa area is widely regarded as the most consistent surf in the country. There are a wide variety of breaks nearby and plenty of un-crowded waves for everyone. Cultural Embrace's local partners have designed a special surf program that includes guided surf trips to local spots as well as other field trips and activities. Lessons are available for all types of surfers.
Travel Type:
Surfing
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
and Spanish
Cost in US$: US$990
Cost Includes: Program Includes:
- 9 instructional hours of one of the folowing activity: Spanish language, art, or digital photography
- Daily surfing with lessons and boards*
- 7 nights private accommodations with carefully screened host family**
- Breakfasts and dinners each day with your host family (host family meals not available on Sundays)***
- Excursions (kayak/snorkel trip, nature hikes, etc)
- Airport Pick-Up & Transfer
- Traveler's Health Insurance
- 24/7 Bi-lingual English/Spanish in-country Cultural Embrace representative
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview Required
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 weeks-1 year
Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"