Day 1 :
Departure from your airport
- Arrive in San Jose:
Transfer to Heredia
- Orientation:
Upon arrival, we will have an orientation session with our International Studies Abroad staff
about the week ahead.
- Heredia Homestay:
Our home for the next six evenings will be with our homestay families in Heredia, where three meals will be provided daily.
Day 2 :
Heredia
- Walking Tour of Heredia:
Take an introductory walking tour of Heredia; a refreshingly pleasant and relaxed Costa Rican city which is a great location for anyone looking for a truly unique Costa Rica experience. The city is emblematic of the Costa Rican lifestyle and makes for a perfect study abroad destination, showcasing pleasant plazas, lush green spaces and parks, and friendly people enjoying their days.
Day 3 :
Language Classes begin in Heredia
- Cook Costa Rican Style!:
Create authentic local foods and sit down to savor your delicious creations.
- Universidad Latina - Heredia:
Begin our summer program taught by host university faculty at the Universidad Latina - Heredia.
Day 4 :
Language Classes & Poas Volcano National Park
- Poas Volcano:
Visit the Poás Volcano National Park. Poás is an andesitic-basaltic strata-volcano 8,000ft high. It has the biggest geyser in the world and is impressively beautiful.
- Universidad Latina:
Continue with our classes at Universidad Latina.
Day 5 :
Language Classes & Exploring Heredia
- Independent Exploration:
We will have some free time for shopping and exploration.
- Universidad Latina:
Continue with our classes at Universidad Latina.
Day 6 :
Language Classes & Soccer Match
- Soccer Match:
Take part in a soccer match at Universidad Latina.
- Universidad Latina:
Continue with our classes at Universidad Latina.
Day 7 :
Manuel Antonio National Park
- Manuel Antonio National Park:
Combining white sandy beaches with lush tropical forest, Manuel Antonio is the perfect place to see a variety of Costa Rican wildlife, from white-faced monkeys and sleepy-faced sloths, to green turtles and orange-and-black-shelled land crabs. Explore the cays and inlets of this national park.
Day 8 :
Exploring the City of Manuel Antonio
- Excursion to Manuel Antonio:
Manuel Antonio is a city located in a beautiful region of Costa Rica facing the Pacific Ocean. From white sandy beaches to turquoise waters, this booming tourist town has something to offer to everyone who visits.
Day 9 :
Manuel Antonio - Heredia
- Travel from Manuel Antonio to Heredia:
Our home for the next six evenings will be with our homestay families in Heredia, where three meals will be provided daily.
Day 10 :
Language Classes & Dance Lessons
- Dance Lesson:
This evening, enjoy a dance lesson conducted by professional instructors at the Universidad Latina.
- Universidad
Latina:
Continue with our classes at Universidad Latina.
Day 11 :
Language Classes (Heredia)
- Visit the National Theater:
Designed after the Opera House in Paris, it is considered to be Costa Rica's most important architectural landmark.
- Universidad Latina:
Continue with our classes at Universidad Latina.
Day 12 :
Language Classes (Hereida)
- Juegos Tradicionales:
Enjoy taking part in some 'Juegos Tradicionales', or traditional Costa Rican games.
- Universidad Latina:
Continue with our classes at Universidad Latina.
Day 13 :
Language Classes (Hereida)
- Independent Exploration:
We will have some free time for shopping and exploration.
- Universidad Latina:
Continue with our classes at Universidad Latina.
Day 14 :
Rio Negro Tubing Adventure
- Rio Negro Tubing Adventure:
After a safety briefing, we will each get our own personal round raft and begin our tour and Rio Negro Tubing Adventure down the white water rapids in the Rio Negro.
- Farewell Dinner:
Tonight, we will enjoy a special farewell dinner as a group to bring closure to your experience.
Day 15 :
Departure from Costa Rica
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