San JoséActivities

Activities in San José

  1. Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano

    A large school with Spanish courses, though it operates mainly as an English school for Ticos.

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  2. Personalized Spanish

    Like the name implies, private classes that cater to your needs.

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  3. Instituto Británico

    A good spot for teacher-training and corporate instruction.

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    Costa Rican Language Academy

    In addition to Spanish, they offer cooking and dance.

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    Alianza Francesa

    The Alliance has French classes, a small library and rotating art exhibits in a historic Barrio Amón home.

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  8. Amerispan Study Abroad

    A variety of educational programs, as well as volunteer placements and medical Spanish.

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  9. Amerispan

    Manages programs devoted to everything from animal rescue to women’s education. In San José, there are opportunities to work in educational settings or with the elderly.

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    TAM Travel

    This reputable agency organizes half-day walking tours of the city, along with travel throughout Costa Rica.

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    Swiss Travel Service

    This long-standing agency offers a three-hour walking tour of San José that hits all the key sites. Their offices are inside the Radisson Europa, 250m west of Centro Comercial El Pueblo.

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  14. Parque Valle del Sol

    Golfers can hit the greens at the Parque Valle del Sol in the nearby suburb of Santa Ana.

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  15. Costa Rica Art Tour

    This small outfit run by Molly Keeler organizes a recommended day tour that visits five different artist studios, where you can view (and buy) the work of local painters, sculptors, printmakers, ceramicists and jewelers. Lunch and hotel pickup is included in the price. Reserve at least one week in advance.

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