Intercultura News

The low season, or winter in Costa Rica has been dubbed the “Green Season” by the tourism industry because that makes a better first impression than "rainy".  Veteran Costa Rica travelers know that this time of year doesn't need a special moniker to make it appealing; hotel prices are halved, crowds are gone, and while the rain forested slopes of the mountains may be getting drenched, perfect sunny days at the beach are the norm. Read more »

When you come to Samara Beach in Costa Rica to study Spanish, you become part of a community.  Samara is a special place on the beach, filled with welcoming locals, people from all over the world and a variety of activities for those hours you aren't studying.  Read more »

Ready to explore the cloud forest after a week of studying Spanish?  Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the few remaining cloud forests on the planet.

Set atop the spine of Costa Rica’s continental divide, Monteverde is a world above the coastal towns that dot the country's famous shoreline. It is a place of cloud forests and coffee plantations, monkeys, mist, and friendly locals. The town of Santa Elena is small and quaint, filled with tasty restaurants and folksy artisan shops, while the nearby rainforest hosts a remarkable amount of biodiversity. Read more »

Many sodas and restaurants will offer naturales -- fresh fruits blended with ice and either water or milk.  Costa Rica is a land of many tropical fruits.  While you're here, try them all when you order a natural with your lunch or dinner! Read more »

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