Spanish by the Sea, Puerto Viejo De Talamanca
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SPANISH AT LOCATIONS ‘You learn better when at times you can relax your mind’ Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-spanish-by-the-sea-puerto-viejo-de-talamanca.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Index Ø Information about Costa Rica & Panama Ø Spanish course Ø Accomodation Ø Activities Ø Volunteer Work Ø Checklist Ø Tips Ø What to pack Ø How to Travel Ø Contact Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-spanish-by-the-sea-puerto-viejo-de-talamanca.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Information about Costa Rica & Panama Costa Rica Costa Rica is located in Central – America, in between Panama and Nicaragua. It has two coastlines, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Ocean to the east. This location makes sure that Costa Rica is surrounded by beautiful beaches on both sides. More than 4 million people live in Costa Rica, 350,000 live in the capital city San Jose. 25% of the country is marked as protected land. In these National Parks you will find a lot of animals and you will enjoy the lush and green nature. In Costa Rica you pay with Colones but you can also pay with the U.S. Dollar. 500 Colones is 1 U.S. Dollar. In Costa Rica there are many different climates because of the mountains in the middle of the country. Costa Rica doesn’t have winter and summer seasons but has a rainy season and a dry season. The rainy season is from May until July and the dry season is from October until January. The climate will still be warm during the rainy season and you can enjoy travelling just as much. Costa Rica is one of the wealthiest countries of Latin – America and sometimes it is called ‘The Switzerland of Central – America’. Panama Panama is the lowest country of Central – America. It is located between Costa Rica and Colombia. Panama has the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Caribbean Ocean to the north. More than 3.5 million people live in Panama and about 1.2 million live in the capital Panama City. In Panama the official currency is the Balboa but U.S. Dollar notes are used as Panama does not print any Balboa notes. 1 U.S. Dollar is 1 Balboa. In Panama there is a lot of flora and fauna to discover. The country has different kinds of nature, beaches, mountains and wildlife which you will enjoy during travelling. The climate in Panama is about the same as in Costa Rica but with periods of rain and sunshine varying throughout the year depending on where you are. Generally speaking the Caribbean tends to be wetter with less defined dry or wet seasons. The climate is always warm in Panama. Panama is also one of the wealthiest countries of Latin – America, the country is experiencing an economic boost. Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-spanish-by-the-sea-puerto-viejo-de-talamanca.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Spanish Course You have to come to the school on the first Sunday of your arrival at 5:00pm, where you will be given your placement test. This test is both a written test and an oral test. Based on your performance, we will decide which level you are at. Your Spanish classes will take at least 2 hours, in these lessons you will learn grammar, vocabulary and will practice writing, listening, speaking and reading. Our class schedule runs from Monday to Friday 08:00am – 12:00pm and 13:00pm – 19:00pm. When you have 4 hours of classes, you get a 20 minute break. You will have Spanish classes on the balconies, in the rancho’s, in the garden or inside the school. Whilst learning a new language, you can enjoy the lush gardens and tropical birds of the schools. Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-spanish-by-the-sea-puerto-viejo-de-talamanca.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Accommodation Every school of Spanish at Locations has a hostel in the school. You can stay in a private or shared room with a shared bathroom, a private bathroom is optional. The hostels have the following facilities: Ø Fully equipped kitchen Ø Lounge space Ø Balcony or garden Ø TV and DVD player Ø Free Internet/ WiFi Ø Towels are included Ø Sheets are included Ø Laundry service for $5 Ø Everyday cleaning service In Bocas there is no laundry service and towels are available on request for $10 deposit. You can also stay in a host family. All the families are carefully selected by us and are very willing to teach you the new language and culture. You can easily walk or go by bus from the host families to the schools. In Boquete and in Turrialba you can choose to have breakfast, lunch or dinner with the family. In Bocas and in Puerto Viejo you can only book a family stay based on breakfast. In Panama City we don’t work with host families. The schools in Puerto Viejo and Bocas are located in the center of the towns. For groceries you can walk or cycle to the supermarkets or restaurants. The schools in Panama City, Boquete and Turrialba are located a little bit out of town and so it is important to do groceries for more than one day. At the schools, we don’t sell any food or drinks. For your first night, it is important that you already have food and drinks for the following day. You can order breakfast for $4 for your first morning. Tea and coffee are for free on every location. Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-spanish-by-the-sea-puerto-viejo-de-talamanca.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Activities Every location has a different variety of activities because every location has something else to offer. Things you can do in Turrialba: - Rafting - Visit the snake farm - Kayaking - Visit the goat farm - Camping by the river - Guayabo National Monument - See the waterfalls - Rock climbing - Horseback riding - Salsa/Merengue clases - Mountain biking - Canyoning and Canopy - Swimming - Golden coffee bean tour Things you can do in Puerto Viejo: - Horseback riding - Snorkeling - Surfing - Kayaking - Yoga - Visit the waterfalls - Hiking - Volunteer Thing you can do in Bocas del Toro: - Surfing - Zapatillas National Park - Diving - Botanical garden - Sailing - Cacao farm - Swimming - Horseback riding - Snorkeling - National Marine Park Bastimentos - Kayaking - Nightlife (Bocas has clubs discos and - Biking bars!!) - Zip lining Things you can do in Panama City: - Visit Panama Canal - Punta Culebra - Visit Casco Viejo - Nature Center - San Blas Islands - Lively nightlife - Rainforest Panama Viejo - Historic Ocean to Ocean train ride - Botanical Garden - Indian villages - Canopy Crane Tour - Monkey island - Museums and Art - Whale spotting Things you can do in Boquete: - Rent a scooter! - Midnight hike to Volcán Barú - Rafting - Rock climbing - Camping - Bird watching - Coffee tour - Mountain biking - Kayaking - Hiking - Horseback Riding - Paintball - Hot springs Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-spanish-by-the-sea-puerto-viejo-de-talamanca.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Volunteer Work At all our locations we give you the opportunity to volunteer abroad for free, if you at least take either Spanish classes or use our accommodation options. If you would prefer not to study Spanish or use our accommodation then we simply ask for a minimal set up fee of $35.