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Spanish and Teen Art (Teens 14 - 17)
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Don’t think I realized how much fun I had until I got back. It was by far one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had. I’m trying to talk my mom into letting me come back next year.
Kassidy
Richmond, VA
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Hey guys it ADAM!!!!!! yeah you know the one in the band and all that noise. Hey I have had it on my to do list for a long time to say thank you very much for that wonderful experience in Playa Tamarindo, I loved it so so much and in a heart-beat I'd do it all over again. It was truly one of the greatest experiences i have ever had. Also, thank you Marjo for waiting with me at the airport until they cleared me, that helped me out a great deal. I hope you are all doing well, I am, and not a day goes by when I dont think about my life changing experience in Costa Rica and I have you both to thank for that.
Sincerely,
Adam
Tempe, AZ
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We all miss Costa Rica so much its unreal! It was such an amazing and FUN experience! I still talk to a ton of the friends I made there and visit Cristina!
Tessa
Denver, CO
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One of the most unique and wonderful experiences of my life. It combined the fun and freedom of a perfect tropical vacation with the chance to not only be taught but emerged in the Spanish language and culture. The teachers were fun and funny, it was a rare time when I actually enjoyed going to classes! Looking back, I can’t believe how many different fun activities were fit into the short two weeks: zip-lining through the rainforest, snorkeling, hiking to waterfalls, surfing, white water rafting, and wandering through the little town watching the sunset that never failed too resemble the nicest of postcard pictures…I never wanted to leave. I came out of this program with fun memories, a better understanding of Spanish, and a whole new group of friends; it was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life.
Katie
Prescott, AZ
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The School
Playa Tamarindo is a small but bustling beach community in the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Located in the tropical dry forest, Tamarindo has some of the countries best year round weather. It offers first class deep sea fishing, sailing, surfing, golf, tours, turtle watching, diving, horseback riding, canopy tours, boat rides and much more.
It is a multicultural community that attracts visitors from around the world. There are markets, bakeries, an outdoors vegetable market and more than 40 restaurants as well as a bank and numerous internet cafes. The cuisine is as diverse as the many different restaurants, from vegetarian and typical Costa Rican to Italian and sea food. There is a wide range of accommodation for every budget, from low cost hostels all the way to luxurious beach-front resorts.
In Tamarindo the sun shines most days, and the temperature is in the high 80’s to mid 90’s so is warm year round. During the rainy season, from May through October, it is normal for it to rain in the afternoon, which helps cool down the temperature. At the end of the day the sunsets are breathtaking kaleidoscopes of stunning colors.
The beach is a three and a half kilometer stretch of white sand and warm blue water. Tamarindo is surrounded by national parks to its north and south, and mountains to its east. Nature is abundant in and around the town. Leatherback Turtles lay their eggs in the northern part of the bay while Howler Monkeys are heard and seen swinging on branches throughout Tamarindo. In some restaurants giant Iguanas will come up to your table expecting table scraps. In the late afternoons you can hear the parakeets screeching in the trees, preparing to settle down for the night.
All of this makes Tamarindo a very fun and enjoyable place to visit. It has also made it the most popular beach destination in northern Costa Rica.
School Credentials
BBB
School Nationalities
2005 brought students (approx. 15%) from Canada, New Zealand, China, France, England; 85% from the US with 23% from California, Washington DC; NYC; New England.
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