These Costa Rica travel resources include information about traveling, living and studying in Costa Rica. Our Costa Rica resources include links to travel articles. general information, getting to Costa Rica, traveling around the country, weather information, hotels, restuarants, news and Costa Rica culture.
Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping - In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.
Bridging the Achievement Gap - Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.
Gazpacho - Cold tomato-cucumber soup popular in Mexico & Spain.
Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement - Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
Spanish Tortilla - For a little taste of Spain in your own kitchen, try this delicious dish.
Tres Leches - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
Empanadas Cordobesas - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
Peep, peep, peep - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
Hunger of Memory - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.
Demographics, Hispanics and... YOUR Life! - Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
AmeriSpan Contest: Tips and Best Practices - It is not too late to win the race for one of the Kindles or to have a very good chance in the grand prize drawing. This article will show you what to do to take become a lead in 1 week. which includes an iPod Touch, Flip Video camera, study abroad programs, language learning aids and travel gear.
Spanish at Home - Bilingual America is the best option for those who can't study abroad to learn Spanish
Top 5 Medical Spanish Programs - Looking for a medical Spanish course. Too many to choose from. Here are AmeriSpan's Top 5 SALUD Medical Spanish programs based on popularity and past participants' comments.
Cesaria Evora - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
Before You Go, You Need To Know - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
The Fruit and the Root - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
The Power of Patterns - Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
Tips for Traveling Inexpensively - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
Save Money by Volunteering Abroad - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.
Get an Edge in the Job Market - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.
Language Travel Magazine Star Awards - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.
General Information
Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the
country....just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on
"Costa Rica."
Passport Info. - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying
for a passport.
CIA Fact Book - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Fact Book on Costa Rica.
Association of Residents of Costa Rica - This Non-profit organization offers many services to
foreigners who live in (or wish to live in), or obtain residency in
Costa Rica.
Grupo Taca - A consortium of several Latin American airlines including Taca
(Honduras & El Salvador), Aviateca (Guatemala) and Nica
(Nicaragua).
Sanborn's Insurance - The authorities on getting you from the USA/Canada to México and
Central America via car. Auto insurance, excellent road maps, tips
and other must-have resources for those who prefer to leave the
flying to the birds.
Hotels & Restaurants
Tuanis Hostel (San Pedro) - New hostel in San Pedro, offering budget accommodations to students and tourists.
Costa Rica Hostels - From the Internet Guide to Hostelling. A brief listing of hostels in
Costa Rica.
Gay & Lesbian Friendly Accomodations - This helpful site offers a listing of hotels noted for their awareness
and respect of alternative lifestyles.
Language Related
AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.
Languages of Costa Rica - From the Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Costa Rica's many indigenous languages, plus Spanish.
Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.
News & Culture
La Nación - Edicion Electronica Especial - Special Electronic Edition (Español)
Tico Times - Costa Rica's English language newspaper of features, travel stories
and news.
La Prensa Libre - General daily newspaper covering Costa Rica
Travel & Tourism
Rivers Wild -- Canoe Costa Rica - a travel article about canoeing in Costa Rica, brought to you by
High on Adventure, the online magazine devoted to the adventurous
traveler.
TravelNet - Costa Rica's TravelNet is one of the country's largest tourism sites
on the World Wide Web. It includes details about renting cars,
hotels, and sports activities and more!
Moon Travel Handbooks - This award-winning guide provides the necessary practicalities
for a weeklong beach stay or an extended outdoor adventure
vacation to Costa Rica.
