Description:
The town itself is called Quepos, but the area closer to the national park shares the park's name. Once a thriving fishing port, Quepos and Manuel Antonio now survive on the growing number of tourists that the national park attracts. The national park is both a beach and a forest where one can spot: white face monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and other wildlife. Even when the park is crowded with tourists, one can go a bit further to find a private piece of paradise. The town is full of restaurants and hotels. Beaches and water sports are available.
School Facilities: A 5 minute bus ride from both Manuel Antonio National Park and the town of Quepos. Building on the side of a mountain, ocean view, 12 indoor and outdoor classes. Very casual setting. There is a nature trail through the rainforest for a break time walk. Capacity is 35 students/day.
Highlights:
Spanish Immersion Program (included in tuition):
* 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Group classes (max 6)
* Private room with host family
* Breakfast and dinner daily
* Laundry service
* Hotel first Sunday night
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Spanish
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and Worldwide
Participants.
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Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
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We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization.
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Year Founded: 1993