Amerispan Travel Resources
for San Jose, Costa Rica
Additional Web Resources for: Costa Rica
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."
Complete Costa Rica - Exchange Rate Report - This helpful site includes the current exchange rate of US dollars to
Costan Rican currency.
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.
The Costa Rica Internet Directory - A limited listing of arts, business, education, health, news & tourism
related websites.
Participant Insight: Studying Spanish in Heredia and Samara Beach, Costa Rica - AmeriSpan participant Bradley R. blogs about his experiences studying Spanish in Heredia and Samara Beach.
Getting There & Around
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
Staff Picks
Participant Insight: Teen Delegate Scholar in Alajuela - Follow Teen Delegate Scholar Erin K. on her adventures in Alajuela!
Alajuela Spanish School: Meet the School - Meet staff members from our Alajuela Spanish school.
Video: Jaco Beach Spanish programs - Video about Spanish programs in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
Spanish School in San Jose Video - A short video of our school in San Jose, Cosa Rica.
Spanish School in Manuel Antonio Video - A short video of our Spanish school in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
Educator Program in Alajuela, Costa Rica - See our school in Alajuela, where a Spanish for Teachers and Educators program takes place.
Spanish School in Samara Beach Video - Watch a video of our Spanish school in Samara Beach, Costa Rica.
Spanish School in Alajuela, Costa Rica (video) - A short video about studying Spanish in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
Spanish School in Heredia Video - Watch a video of our Spanish school in Heredia, Costa Rica.
Top 5 Medical Spanish Programs - Here are our Top 5 Medical Spanish based on popularity and feedback.
Study Spanish in Costa Rica - Watch a video of our Spanish school in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Participant Insight: Spanish in Heredia - Guest blogger Jennie M. discusses her language immersion program in Heredia.
Participant Insight: Studying Spanish in Heredia and Samara Beach, Costa Rica - AmeriSpan participant Bradley R. blogs about his experiences studying Spanish in Heredia and Samara Beach.
Study Abroad Scholarships Available - See which scholarships are available for this program.
Participant Insight: Teen Delegate in Coronado - Teen Delegate La'India S.'s accounts of the Independent Teen program.
Visit to Spanish School in Samara Beach - AmeriSpanista Julie describes her time in Samara Beach and provides some tips.
Video: Jaco Beach Spanish programs - Video about Spanish programs in Jaco Beach, 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.
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