Learning Spanish abroad in Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. 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-Colombian indigenous population was wiped out by diseases brought to the new world by the conquistadors.
Learn Spanish Language in Costa Rica:
Santo Domingo de Heredia with the population of 60,000 inhabitants
is a beautiful small city located between the capital, San José, and Heredia.
Both cities can be easily reached by bus just in few minutes.
This small town with its friendly and easy-going atmosphere is an ideal destination because you will be able to focus on your language studies and at the same time enjoy a lively town full of leisure options, bars and restaurants. It can be also a good starting point for the adventure tours around Costa Rica.