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Costa Rica: Immersion Tour

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The forested peninsula of Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, where dense jungle meets the turquoise Pacific Ocean
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Overview

  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Tour Type:Immersion Tours
📍 Cities: La Guacima, San Jose, Sarchi

Itinerary

Fly to Costa Rica - Meet Host FamilyDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - COSTA RICA

Board your flight and fly to Costa Rica. Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to La Guacima de Alajuela, a small village where locals speak only Spanish and families preserve the real Tico lifestyle. Take part in an orientation session with a welcome fruit cocktail. Meet your host families over dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and San Jose City TourDay 2

DAY 2: LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor at El Rancho de Espanol.
  • San Jose: Board your bus and travel to San Jose. Follow your Tour Director on a discovery tour of the city - see Plaza de la Cultura, the Main Square, and Plaza de Democracia. Stop at the famous flea market to practice your Spanish bargaining with local vendors.
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and Tico Cooking ClassDay 3

DAY 3: LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor.
  • Cooking Class: Partake in a cooking class. Learn how to cook like a Tico!
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and Ziplining AdventureDay 4

DAY 4: LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor.
  • Ziplining: Embark on a Ziplining adventure! About 70% of all life in a tropical forest takes place at the tree canopy level. Discover the forest in an exhilarating way!
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and Tico DancingDay 5

DAY 5: LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor.
  • Dancing Class: Show off your fancy footwork by taking part in a Tico dancing class.
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and Sarchi Artisan TownDay 6

DAY 6: LA GUACIMA - ALAJUELA - LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor.
  • Sarchi: Embark on a discovery tour of the artistic town of Sarchi and watch artisans create the unique and colorful Ox Carts! Continue to Grecia to see the famous Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes Church!
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Fly Back HomeDay 7

DAY 7: LA GUACIMA - HOME

Breakfast with your host family. Say a fond Gracias to your host families. Transfer by bus to the airport. Say Hasta Luego to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your flight from San Jose and fly back home.

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Overview

  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Tour Type:Immersion Tours
📍 Cities: La Guacima, San Jose, Sarchi

Itinerary

Fly to Costa Rica - Meet Host FamilyDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - COSTA RICA

Board your flight and fly to Costa Rica. Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to La Guacima de Alajuela, a small village where locals speak only Spanish and families preserve the real Tico lifestyle. Take part in an orientation session with a welcome fruit cocktail. Meet your host families over dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and San Jose City TourDay 2

DAY 2: LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor at El Rancho de Espanol.
  • San Jose: Board your bus and travel to San Jose. Follow your Tour Director on a discovery tour of the city - see Plaza de la Cultura, the Main Square, and Plaza de Democracia. Stop at the famous flea market to practice your Spanish bargaining with local vendors.
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and Tico Cooking ClassDay 3

DAY 3: LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor.
  • Cooking Class: Partake in a cooking class. Learn how to cook like a Tico!
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and Ziplining AdventureDay 4

DAY 4: LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor.
  • Ziplining: Embark on a Ziplining adventure! About 70% of all life in a tropical forest takes place at the tree canopy level. Discover the forest in an exhilarating way!
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and Tico DancingDay 5

DAY 5: LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor.
  • Dancing Class: Show off your fancy footwork by taking part in a Tico dancing class.
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Spanish Class and Sarchi Artisan TownDay 6

DAY 6: LA GUACIMA - ALAJUELA - LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your host family.
  • Spanish Class: Attend a 3-hour Spanish class given by a local Costa Rican instructor.
  • Sarchi: Embark on a discovery tour of the artistic town of Sarchi and watch artisans create the unique and colorful Ox Carts! Continue to Grecia to see the famous Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes Church!
  • Return: Return to your host family for dinner followed by overnight accommodation.

Fly Back HomeDay 7

DAY 7: LA GUACIMA - HOME

Breakfast with your host family. Say a fond Gracias to your host families. Transfer by bus to the airport. Say Hasta Luego to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your flight from San Jose and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the structure and usage of Spanish in real-world contexts through daily 3-hour classes with local Costa Rican instructors, progressing from classroom learning to market and community practice.

Investigate the cultural practices and traditions of Costa Rican family life through a full immersion homestay in La Guacima de Alajuela, where Spanish is the only language spoken.

Evaluate the creative heritage of Costa Rica’s artisan traditions by exploring the town of Sarchi – witnessing the creation of the iconic and colorful Ox Carts, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Compare the authentic Tico family lifestyle of La Guacima with the urban character of San Jose, examining how rural and urban Costa Rican communities express distinct cultural identities.

Develop Spanish language confidence and cross-cultural communication skills through daily immersive activities including market bargaining, cooking classes, Tico dancing, and community interactions.

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Landmark Highlights

  • La Guacima Homestay: Live with a Costa Rican host family - daily meals, Spanish immersion, and the real Tico lifestyle.
  • Spanish Classes: Five days of 3-hour Spanish classes with a local Costa Rican instructor at El Rancho de Espanol.
  • San Jose: Plaza de la Cultura, Plaza de Democracia, and flea market Spanish practice.
  • Tico Cooking Class: Learn how to cook like a Tico!
  • Ziplining: Adventure through the tropical forest canopy.
  • Tico Dancing Class: Traditional Costa Rican folk dancing.
  • Sarchi: Artisan Ox Cart creation and Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes Church in Grecia.

Why Choose Prométour?

100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever it's needed.

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When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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