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Spanish and Yoga
Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
Program Snap Shot
Program (included in tuition):
- 2 hrs/day Spanish classes
- Group classes (max 5)
- 1.5 hrs/day Yoga classes
- Shared room in residence (no meals)
- Kayak/Snorkeling Trip
- Waterfall Hike(2 and 4 week program only)
- Crocodile River Tour (4 week program only)
- Emergency message service
Possible Options (extra cost):
- Private room upgrade in residence
- Additional organized activities
- Additional weekend excursions
Start Dates:
- Any Monday (Maximum of 4 weeks)
The relaxing beach side location of this program makes it the perfect place for beginner and experienced Yogis alike. This program aims to enrich your practice and give you the tools to deepen what you already know. As it is based in Jaco Beach, one of the best surfing beaches in the world, the program focuses on building the flexibility, balance and strength needed for surfing. Certified instructors will give you a taste of several different styles of yoga, including Iyengar based Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, and Anusara based classes. Offered year round to participants of all skill levels in 1, 2 or 4+ week durations, this program provides you with 1.5 hours of Yoga each day (Mon-Fri) as well as 2 hours of Spanish class. Yoga classes are taught in English.
Information about Jaco Beach, Costa Rica (Click to view)
Long known as the surf capital of Costa Rica, Jaco is an active beach town, attracting both foreigners and ticos alike. Jaco's proximity as the closest real beach town to San Jose makes it an extremely popular weekend destination for residents from the capital region. In addition to fantastic surf conditions, Jaco offers endless opportunities for water sports and other outdoor activities, as well as a bustling nightlife.
Known as the Switzerland of Central America, Costa Rica has an abundance of natural beauty and is populated by a friendly, well-educated people. Costa Rica has obtained the highest standard of living in Central America by embracing democracy and disbanding its army. This small country is a paradise for nature lovers with national parks, jungles, volcanoes, beaches, and more water per square mile than any other country in the world, excluding New Zealand. However, the small pre-Columbian indigenous population was wiped out by diseases brought to the new world by the conquistadors.
Participants: Mostly from the US and Europe, with average ages between 18 and 35.
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l Wks |
Class Size |
Meals |
| Spanish & Yoga w/residence |
$600 |
$1080 |
$1530 |
$1920 |
n/a |
max 5 |
0 |
Program Notes
- Private room upgrade: $150/week. Limited availability December-March and May-August
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