Spanish Language Immersion in Costa Rica

For Teachers with Student Groups

Take world language practice beyond the classroom with Spanish language immersion travel in Costa Rica! Considered one of the most ecologically conscious countries in the world, Costa Rica is a natural paradise. Imagine white sand beaches and waterfalls populated with monkeys, sloths, butterflies and colorful parrots. Their rich agricultural bounty includes chocolate farms and coffee plantations. Adventures in ziplining and whitewater rafting abound. Our short-term language immersion programs to Costa Rica offer teachers and student groups the opportunity to explore this amazing country through educational activities, adventurous excursions and our signature Family Stay Experience®. Students practice their Spanish and learn more about this fascinating country over a plate of gallo pinto with their host family and find out why ticos are known to be some of the happiest people on earth! ¡Pura vida!

Girls in front of waterfall

Suggested Itineraries

¡Hola Arenal!
9-Day Program
  • Market visit
  • Sarchí painting workshop
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Reforestation Project
  • Organic farm visit
  • Hot springs
  • Zipline
Me Encanta Costa Rica w/o Family Stay
9-Day Program
  • Market visit
  • Sarchí painting workshop
  • Hot springs
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Reforestation Project
  • Organic farm visit
  • Arenal Volcano hike
  • Ziplining
  • Monteverde Reserve hike
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Walking tour of San José
Pura Vida Costa Rica
12-Day Program
  • Animal rescue center tour + volunteer experience
  • Reserve Hike at La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Organic farm visit
  • Reforestation project
  • Hot springs
  • Zipline
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Group surf lesson
Me Encanta Costa Rica
14-Day Program
  • Market visit
  • Sarchí painting workshop
  • Hot springs
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Reforestation Project
  • Organic farm visit
  • Arenal Volcano hike
  • Zipline
  • Monteverde Reserve hike
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
Aventuras Ticas
10-Day Program
  • Poás Volcano
  • Whitewater rafting
  • Tirimbina Reserve
  • Pickup soccer game
  • Chocolate tour
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Hot springs
  • Organic farm visit
  • Zipline
  • School visit
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Walking tour of San José
¡Qué Chiva Costa Rica!
9-Day Program
  • Hike in Trinidad
  • Pickup soccer game
  • Fruit picking
  • Coffee plantation visit
  • Tree planting
  • Local school visit
  • Hot springs
  • Zipline
  • Arenal National Park
  • Organic farm visit
  • Salsa class
  • Snorkeling and kayaking at Chora Island

Don't see the perfect language immersion itinerary for your students? We can customize any program to your specifications!

Girl on Normandy Beach

Included in Every Program

We include desirable items that prioritize financial protections, traveler safety and well-being in every program. All Xperitas language immersion travel programs for high school and middle school students include our Rest Assured Advantages.

What People Are Saying

Quality

The partners in Costa Rica are fabulous! Everything was well-organized, and kids were always engaged. Our guide, Jimmy, truly is an educator and ambassador of his country. All of the students and leaders really enjoyed his personality, love of his country and knowledge. The Family Stay Experience was also very wonderful!

Jennifer E, Costa Rica Program
Spanish Teacher
Take Risks

My advice to future participants traveling on this program is to fully step outside of your comfort zone in order to get the most out of this opportunity. You will never regret speaking more of your target language, trying new dishes native to your country, making new friends, or partaking in amazing activities that you normally wouldn't!

Student, Costa Rica Program
Spanish Student
Lifelong Value

Don't hesitate. Sometimes the value of this life-changing experience is not immediately known but will come in handy later down the road during a job interview or some career enhancing move. You never know. Employers are actually looking for someone who has done something outside their comfort zone.

Rao, Costa Rica Program
Spanish Parent
Gain Skills

My host dad made jokes in Spanish all the time, and by the end of the week I could make jokes back in Spanish, which made me proud.

Helen, Costa Rica Program
Spanish Student