Located in the Monteverde zone, encompassing a total of ten small villages, Monteverde is a magic Costa Rican place in the high mountains of Tilaran, almost at 1440 meters (4662 ft). It is internationally admired for its effort in preserving the conservation of cloud forest reserves and for encouraging the sustainable development of its communities.
Monteverde is a call to your sensitivity and awareness for life in its most natural state. Translated to "Green Mountain", this is exactly what you should expect to find in this town. Yet, no imagination can reach the natural marvels you’ll encounter here. Just keep silent, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let nature embrace you with all its sounds and smells. The experience is simply unforgettable. This tiny, scattered village is a gift for nature lovers - the possibilities for ecotourism, adventure, and outdoor activities are endless - and for scientific researches, who come constantly to Monteverde to study the species that live hidden in its lands.
Monteverde and its neighboring towns are peaceful communities deeply commited to protect one of the most mystical cloud forests on Earth, apart from their traditional pastoral lifestyles, and the ecological treasures they have in the area. The network of reserves in the zone is incredibly rich in biodiversity, and represents one of the most remarkable examples of organized infrastructure and shared goals aimed at guaranteeing the continuity of these natural treasures. In Monteverde, however, you’ll also enjoy a nice nightlife, and some appealing festivals.
Spanish school in Monteverde
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The school was stablished in 1996.
The school is at a two story building, close to the main road. It hosts 17 classrooms, a kitchen and dining area, a multipurpose room and a garden. There is WIFI internet available for a small fee.
As regards the excursions, one of the most exciting trips you can do is take an excursion to the Arenal Volcano or Manuel Antonio National Park. The school also organizes some activities such as for hiking, bird-watching, horseback-riding and exploring the local cloud forest. Students could also visit the Nicoya golf or take a canopy tour through the cloud forest.
Aiport Transfer Service: Available at San Jose International airport at an extra cost. With this transfer service, plan to arrive on Saturday to San Jose. You will be picked up at the airport and taken to a hotel in San Jose. You will spend the night in San Jose and be picked up the next day(Sunday) and be taken to the bus station. From here you will take a private bus to Monteverde(cost not included in price = $25). The bus ride takes about 5 hrs.
School Capacity: 70 students per day.
Church in Heredia
Heredia Central Park
Heredia fountain
Courses Avalaible in Monteverde
Intensive (20 lessons/wk)
The classes aim at developing the communicative competence in Spanish in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Private Course (20 lessons/wk)
The private course is designed to meet your individual needs and expectations. During the course, you will be exposed to a wide variety of topics according to your own interests and pace.
