¡Welcome to Costa Rica!. After such a long wait, they finally arrived in the Pura Vida country. It was so nice to meet at the beach and see this wonderful sunset, and we finally got to meet each other's families. We had our first night here in Monteverde.
Our amazing experience in Monteverde Costa Rica.
Our first day in Monteverde was the perfect start to a week full of activities; we began by exploring the center of Santa Elena and participating in an activity where we got to interact with the locals. It was fun because we got to practice our Spanish and finally meet our Tica family! The adventure leveled up when we explored Santa Elena more thoroughly and got our adrenaline pumping with zip lines, cable cars, and, to top it off, the Tarzan swing, which was so much fun! And with the excitement, we also began our first week of Spanish classes at CPI, where we discovered new words, meanings, and fruits, and even immersed ourselves in the local culture by giving presentations on Costa Rican legends. We visited Life Monteverde to learn about the history and process behind coffee planting and harvesting, while tasting its different flavors. Without a doubt, it has been a complete and “Pura Vida” experience! Thank you very much, Costa Rica!
Our journey officially began today as we arrived in San José, ready to trade our suitcases for Spanish textbooks and rainforest trails. The energy is high as we prepare for a week of learning, laughter, and living the Pura Vida lifestyle.
Day 1: February 12, 2026
We finally arrived in Costa Rica, after landing, we went straight to get our first Costa Rican meal ¡muy rico! And we explored the city where we were staying at, San Joaquin de Flores. Today marked the start of fresh experiences as we touched down in Costa Rica and connected with the culture. Una manera perfecta de empezar esta aventura.
Day 1: July 13th, 2025
The adventure officially began as the students arrived in Costa Rica, filled with excitement and curiosity about what’s to come. After a warm bienvenida and a quick stop at the super to grab a tasty merienda, the group headed to CPI Heredia. There was a buzz of energy as they finally met their host families — lots of hugs, big smiles, and warm welcomes from their mamás ticas and papás ticos.
