Entries categorized as ‘Costa Rica’
Learning Spanish is a fun and rewarding activity, as well as a valuable asset in today’s global job market. More and more people are catching on to the idea of combining the pleasure of a vacation in a beautiful destination with the adventure of custom-tailored Spanish immersion courses on location.
Another growing trend is to make this process a family affair: many find that taking Spanish courses with family members can provide an intensive bonding experience and create shared memories that will last a lifetime.
Allison Jones Thompson, from California, chose our ViaSpanish partner school in Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica to take a Spanish course with her daughter, who celebrated her 14th birthday shortly after returning to the US. Allison was looking for an opportunity to share time with her daughter and do something together, and says that the end result “could not have been better”.
The Thompsons chose the homestay housing option, and lived with a local family in a good location. They often all ate dinner together, and afterwards the mother-daughter team did their homework. They went to the school together in the mornings but took classes in different levels; Allison’s daughter was placed in a more advanced class. Even though they both had learned some Spanish before going to Costa Rica, they were able to significantly augment their knowledge through their classes, social interactions in the home, and interactions with each other.
Allison says that studying with her daughter and getting the chance to spend special time together with her was the best part of the trip. Another highlight was the canopy tour that they both did, which involved zooming on a zipline through the trees in the tropical forest. Both of the Thompsons are scared of heights, so it was a huge exhilaration to overcome this fear together.
Allison’s daughter says that she would like to go back to Costa Rica or maybe do a year abroad in a Spanish speaking country in the future. Both mother and daughter returned home enthusiastic and energized after sharing a very special time together, and Allison says that she has recommended to all of her friends that they do a study abroad with their children.
Children accompanied by their parents are warmly welcomed in all of our 18 ViaSpanish destinations; check us out at www.viaspanish.com for the latest information about all of our amazing options for your next vacation!
Categories: Costa Rica · Latin America · Learn Spanish Abroad · Uncategorized
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The first impressions of Heredia, Costa Rica are always those of great beauty and tranquility: the city lies nestled among tropical forests and world-renowned coffee plantations, and it is normal to see farmers transporting their goods into town by ox-cart. Many people remark that their time spent in the city gave them the long-needed break that they had been looking for, and that the flexibility of programs offered by our Spanish school in Heredia means that everyone can find exactly what they are looking for in terms of learning and relaxation. 
But, Heredia does not only boast of the beauty to be found within the city itself, it also whispers of adventure close at hand. The Puan volcano, Costa Rica’s most famous volcano, and its surrounding national park are just a short ride away from Heredia. Visitors from all over the world flock to the Puan volcano, which stands at 2,708 meters (8,200 feet) above sea level. The volcano has two craters, one of which is 300 meters (900 feet) deep. Is the largest crater in the world, and at the bottom is a lagoon that spews sulfurous gases. The Puan volcano has a history of eruptions going back over 11 million years, but modern day visitors need not fear. It has been a long time since it has erupted anything more than sulfurous gas and ash.
As impressive as the volcano, the surrounding lush tropical forests are a sight to be seen. The Puan Volcano National Park encompasses 5,600 hectares and is relatively untouched by humanity; visitors can explore the park’s different regions using the short, well-maintained trails that extend from the craters into the forests. The park is representative of the amazing natural biodiversity of Costa Rica: it encompasses four different habitats, including a cloud forest, and is home to over 79 species of birds. As if that wasn’t enough, visitors should keep a special lookout for the Puan green-yellow squirrel, which is only found in the park.
So, filling the week with Spanish classes and cultural activities at our ViaSpanish partner school in the picturesque and relaxing city of Heredia means that one can then explore the wild beauty of the Puan Volcano Natural Park on the weekends! What better way could there be to experience the diversity of Costa Rica!
Categories: Costa Rica · Latin America · Learn Spanish Abroad
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Another growing trend is to make this process a family affair: many find that taking Spanish courses with family members can provide an intensive bonding experience and create shared memories that will last a lifetime.
Allison says that studying with her daughter and getting the chance to spend special time together with her was the best part of the trip. Another highlight was the canopy tour that they both did, which involved zooming on a zipline through the trees in the tropical forest. Both of the Thompsons are scared of heights, so it was a huge exhilaration to overcome this fear together. 
