Spanish Courses in Costa Rica

The 'tico' motto "ˇPURA VIDA!" says it all. "Pura vida" ("pure life") is not just a simple greeting or expression in this small Central American country; it's a way of being. The people here are grateful for their beautiful surroundings and high quality of life, and their actions, attitudes and words reveal it.

Costa Rica is a country of about 4,000,000 inhabitants, but it has the highest GDP per person of any country in Central America. An oasis of tranquility among a continent of struggling nations, Costa Rica is famous for its dedication to wildlife preservation.

Tourists the world over have increasingly converged to this country in recent years to explore its white beaches, marvel at tropical forests and walk through trails where white-faced monkeys, sloths, iguanas, stunning flowers, rare plants and other wonders abound. Surfers, adventurers and nature lovers are known to find a common love for this beautiful land and never look back.

The culture in Costa Rica has different influences: only 1% of the country is of indigenous descent, and the rest are a mix of mostly white and mestizo ethnic groups, with a fair number of Black and Chinese minorities. Afro-Caribbean culture emerges in music, dance and food, lending its colorful traditions and cuisine to the modern influences of a growing economy and infrastructure.

Come learn Spanish in Costa Rica and discover the "Pura Vida"