Day 1: June 22, 2025
¡Hola a todos! An incredible day began as students arrived in Costa Rica, filled with anticipation for their new adventure! After a warm welcome and a delicious lunch, the group headed to CPI Heredia. Full with nerves and excitement, they finally met their wonderful host families, embracing their mamás ticas and papás ticos with smiles, ready to be immersed in the local traditions and a true Costa Rican experience. ¡Primer día finalizado!
Day 2: June 23, 2025
¡Hora de aprender español! The students started their immersive experience with their first Spanish classes at CPI, meeting the professors who will guide them. But the learning didn't stop there! For lunch, they truly became chefs of Costa Rican cuisine with a fun Latin cooking class to prepare a delicious meal. The afternoon was dedicated to getting to know the town, with a walk to exploring San Joaquín, before ending the day in a fantastic welcome dinner. ¡Estaba muy rico!
Day 3: June 24, 2025
Another sunny morning began with breakfast with their host families before heading to CPI for more exiting Spanish classes. The afternoon marked the start of an exciting new chapter, their first class with Dr. Gutierrez ¡Aprendieron de las personas y la cultura de Costa Rica!
Day 4: June 25, 2025
After a morning of Spanish lessons, the group went on an exciting field trip by public bus, they headed deeper into the heart of Heredia, exploring its vibrant market and soaking in the local atmosphere. ¡Habían muchas cosas!
Day 4: June 26, 2025
The day was packed with more Spanish classes, with students expanding their vocabulary and communication skills. But the highlight of the day was the energetic Latin dance class at CPI! Students danced to the rhythm of Costa Rica, a perfect way to embrace the culture. ¡El swing criollo fue muy divertido!
Day 5: June 27, 2025 & Day 6: June 28, 2025
The week continued with more intensive Spanish classes, pushing students further in their language journey. Plus, they had a free day! Have you ever been to a huge hand and stared at an amazing view? We have!
Day 7: June 29, 2025
The week concluded with a breathtaking excursion! After breakfast, the group visited the majestic Irazú Volcano, where they enjoyed a guided hike, marveling at its impressive landscapes. After the morning adventure, they traveled to Cartago for a delicious lunch, followed by a visit to the stunning Basilica de Cartago. ¡Que belleza!
Day 8: June 30, 2025 & Day 9: July 1, 2025
What's better than starting the day with spanish vocabulary! Mejoramos cada día, the students practice a lot with different types of activities.
Day 10: July 2, 2025
Tour day! The afternoon took us to San José, the capital of Costa Rica where we visited a National Museum. Did you know they have a full section of indigenous rock creations? Each of the sculptures were made by hand, carving from one big stone. ¡Impresionante!
Day 11: July 3, 2025
¡Un día para recargar energías! After some intense tour days, the group went back to their Spanish classes at CPI, polishing their language skills. The afternoon was free for everyone to explore as they wished, maybe discovering a new spot in Heredia or just chilling with their host families. ¡Un respiro necesario before more adventures!
Day 12: July 4, 2025
¡Nos vamos de viaje! At noon, adventure called and the group departed to Monteverde, a journey filled with green landscapes. When we arrived to Monteverde, the cold air welcomed us. Que bonito lugar.
Day 13: July 5, 2025
¡Aventura en el bosque nuboso! The day in Monteverde started early with a yummy breakfast at the hotel, getting us ready for an incredible guided forest hike, immersing ourselves in the magic of naturaleza costarricense. The afternoon took us to LIFE Monteverde, where we connected even more with the region's sustainability efforts. After some free time to explore Santa Elena, the night closed with a delicious dinner and ¡una divertida disco to dance!
Day 14: July 6, 2025
¡A volar sobre el bosque! The last day in Monteverde brought more adrenalina.We were more than ready for the hanging bridges, ¡an experience that allowed us to walk through the treetops and see the forest from a unique perspective! For the bravest ones, there was an exciting option to add a zipline adventure.
Day 15 & Day 16: July 7 & July 8, 2025
De vuelta a la rutina in Heredia, the students resumed their Spanish classes at CPI, focusing on continuously improving their fluency and vocabulary. The afternoons were dedicated to valuable sessions with Dr. Gutiérrez, deepening their specialized knowledge about Costa Rica.
Day 17: July 9, 2025
¡Manos a la obra por la comunidad! After a morning of Spanish classes, the afternoon led us to a social service activity. It was an amazing opportunity to contribute directly to the Costa Rican community, sharing an almuerzo onsite and feeling the satisfaction of helping and connecting with the gente local.
Day 18 & Day 19: July 10 & July 11, 2025
The week continued with mornings dedicated to intensive Spanish learning, there are many activities and games the professors do. ¡Perfecto para un merecido descanso and to fully absorb the experience!
Day 20: July 12, 2025
¡La joya del Pacífico nos espera! Excitement woke us up super early for an adventure to Manuel Antonio. After breakfast en route, we arrived at the incredible national park, where we enjoyed a guided tour, observing the vida silvestre and having free time to relax on its playas paradisíacas. ¡There were so many monkeys!
Day 21: July 13, 2025
The morning in Manuel Antonio was free to enjoy the stunning beaches or the hotel pool, soaking up every sunbeam and the natural beauty. After a refreshing swim and a delicious lunch, the group said goodbye to this marvelous place and began the trip back to Heredia.
Day 22: July 14, 2025 to Day 25: July 15, 2025
De vuelta in Heredia, the group returned to their Spanish classes at CPI, getting back into the academic rhythm and preparing for the final week. The afternoon was free, providing another opportunity for personal exploration or simply enjoying the local vibe with their host families.
Day 26: July 16
¡Día de excursión! The group was more than prepared to see plenty of diferent animals. Have you ever seen a tucan so close? Its fantastic, there were many animals like monkeys, jaguars and snakes. Plus, we got to see a couple of amazing waterfalls.
Day 27; July 17 & Day 28: July 18
Last two day went super fast! The group was very happy for this learinig process, learning lots of now vocabulary and getting to know lots of new people and places was incredible!
¡Pura Vida! ¡Nos vemos pronto!