Learn Spanish in Manuel Antonio
Learn Spanish in Manuel Antonio, a stunning national park on Costa Rica's beautiful Pacific coast where the mountains meet the ocean!
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Why learn Spanish in Manuel Antonio?
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Spanish language while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Manuel Antonio, a stunning national park located along the picturesque Pacific coast of Costa Rica, where the majestic mountains seamlessly meet the sparkling ocean! This remarkable destination is not only renowned for its stunning landscapes but also boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts who wish to blend their Spanish language studies with ample opportunities to explore the great outdoors.
Famed for its appearance in the iconic film Jurassic Park, Manuel Antonio is home to some of the most exquisite white sandy beaches found along the Pacific coast, providing the perfect backdrop for activities such as snorkelling and swimming in crystal-clear waters. The national park offers a variety of trails suitable for both leisurely strolls and more challenging full-day hikes, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning scenery and unique ecosystems.
Our language school is dedicated to enhancing your experience by assisting you in arranging a range of thrilling adventure tours, including exciting activities like mangrove kayaking, exhilarating white-water rafting, and breathtaking canopy tours that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
During your stay in Manuel Antonio National Park, you can expect to encounter an incredible array of wildlife, as the lush rainforest is home to a fascinating variety of creatures. Keep your eyes peeled for howler, squirrel, and white-faced monkeys swinging through the trees, as well as the adorable two-toed sloths, playful coatimundis, curious raccoons, and vibrant iguanas, among many other captivating species. This unique combination of language learning and nature exploration makes for an enriching and unforgettable experience in one of Costa Rica's most treasured locations
About our Spanish school in Manuel Antonio
Our Spanish language school in Manuel Antonio offer fantastic views of the ocean, and is located just 2 miles from the white, sandy beach! All teachers are highly qualified, native speakers who are very experienced in teaching Spanish as a foreign language to students of all levels (from complete beginner to advanced). Group sizes are kept small, with a maximum of eight students per class, to ensure that you receive the individual attention you require to make as much progress as possible during your course.
The school is comprised of 13 open-air classrooms, where you can learn Spanish in the beautiful Costa-Rican sunshine, and 2 enclosed air-conditioned classrooms. You will also find a terrace, student common area, computer lab and snack bar.
Location of our school in Manuel Antonio
What Spanish courses are available in Manuel Antonio?
Available courses
If you wish to improve your overall level of Spanish, we recommend opting for the Intensive course at our school in Manuel Antonio. This course consists of 20 group Spanish lessons, which take place in the mornings (from 9:00am until 1:00pm) or in the afternoons (from 2:00pm until 6:00pm). Classes are kept small, with an average of 4-5 students in each class (max. 8 during high season), allowing for a more personalised learning approach.
Alternatively, if there are specific areas of the language that you wish to focus on, you may want to consider either a course of private lessons.
Our school in Manuel Antonio also offers students the opportunity to combine a period of volunteer work with their Spanish course! Projects include animal care, construction, environment and conservation, working with kids and more! Please contact us for more information about volunteer projects in Manuel Antonio.
Accommodation options in Manuel Antonio
Available accommodation
Accommodation is offered in carefully-selected host families on a half-board basis, giving you the perfect opportunity to practice your Spanish skills with native speakers on an everyday basis! All host families live in a town called Quepos, located right next to Manuel Antonio beach and approximately 2.5 miles from the school. In Quepos, you will have many shops, bars and restaurants within easy reach, as well as an open-air market every Saturday! The school is easily accessible by bus from Quepos, which you can catch from the central bus station.
Available activities in Manuel Antonio
Whilst you are studying in Manuel Antonio, we are sure that you will want to explore your beautiful surroundings and the fantastic Costa Rican culture! For this reason, our school in Manuel Antonio offers a range of activities, which often include:
Dance lessons, museum visits, dolphin watching, horseback riding, scuba diving, body-boarding, hiking, zip-lining and many more!
Our school in Manuel Antonio have a student travel advisor on site, who will be happy to help with any arrangements you wish to make during your free time.
How to get to our school in Manuel Antonio
Most students fly to San Jose Airport, and then take a bus from San Jose to Manuel Antonio. Buses leave San Jose for Manuel Antonio three times a day, usually in the morning, at lunchtime, and in the evening. The bus journey takes 3.5 hours.
It may be necessary to arrive in San Jose on the Saturday before your course starts, and then to travel on to Manuel Antonio on the Sunday. In this case, our school in Manuel Antonio can arrange accommodation in San Jose for the Saturday night, as well as your transport to Manuel Antonio on the Sunday. Please contact us for details.
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Manuel Antonio: Student reviews & feedback
Intensive 20 with Host Family
Great experience and everything is very well organized and people are very friendly and supportive. Love it
- U. Aksenova
Intensive 20 with Host Family
I really enjoyed my experience in Manuel Antonio. I was first greeted from a representative from the school upon leaving the airport in San Jose. He shuttled me to the bus station and even helped buy my ticket. The staff at the school was very helpful and welcoming. They helped in scheduling extracurricular activities and answered any of my questions. My instructor was very well organized and every day she pushed us to learn! She also took a lot of time just getting our class to engage in conversation. There is plenty of time after class or the weekends to hang out at the beach or do one of the many excursions offered.
When my bus arrived in Quepos, my host mother was there to greet me. She went above and beyond to help me get acclimated and show me how to negotiate the bus schedule. I really felt at home and her cooking was delicious! It was a great way to get to know the culture.
The wildlife is unique and every were I went , the guides were very knowledgeable. If you are into extreme sports there is plenty of things to do. The people I encountered in Costa Rica are very nice and laid back. The “Pura Vida” lifestyle is true! I especially like that they are very environmentally conscience. I hope that this way of life continues for many years to come. I would recommend this school and place as a destination to anyone interested in meeting new people, learning a new language or gaining new insights.
- S. Boundy
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