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Costa Rica is beautiful ...
It’s a picturesque land because of our friendly, gentle people, traditions, history, and natural beauty. You can find anything from sunny beaches, peaceful valleys, and mountains with amazing volcanoes to rivers and unique flora and fauna. Costa Rica maintains more than 25% of its territory as protected areas, between private reserves, public national parks, and wildlife refuges.

The average temperature in Costa Rica is 22° C / 72° F. It has two main seasons, rainy and dry, but at the beach you can expect sunny, warm weather all year-round.

... peaceful
Costa Rica is unique in that it has no armed forces. They were constitutionally abolished in 1949 after a civil war. In the years following, Costa Rica has become one of Latin America 's most stable countries, both politically and economically. The funds freed up by the lack of armed forces have been put into education, public works, and public health, making this small country one of the most developed in Latin America .

... full of activities
Visitors can enjoy many activities such as hiking, rafting, canopying, camping, rock and mountain climbing. At our Caribbean or Pacific beaches, you can also go scuba diving, surfing, snorkeling or swimming, not to mention just sitting by the clear-blue water with a cold drink and a book.

...economical
You can easily see Costa Rica on a budget. The national bus system is reliable and inexpensive, and hotels at most tourist destinations start at about $10. There are also numerous artisan markets where you can get souvenirs for a low price.

The cost of living is quite low. For example (approximate prices):
Traditional lunch (with drink) at a local café: $2-3
Fast-food combo at international chain: $3-4
Dinner at a fairly nice restaurant: $6.50-$9.00
Taxi service: $0.50 per kilometer
Local buses: $0.20-$0.70
Costa Rican beer at a bar: $0.80-$1.40

San Jose
Our Guadalupe school is located 15 minutes from San José , the capital of Costa Rica . There you can find museums, theaters, shopping centers, and the central market, as well as a wealth of street vendors and local color. At our main office, we provide information on restaurants, nightlife, and current festivals and activities in the metropolitan area.
Both Guadalupe and San José are located in the Central Valley, where you’ll find most of Costa Rica 's larger cities. Each is no more than a taxi or bus ride away from the capital, which gives you the chance to experience life in a variety of towns throughout Costa Rica .

We invite you to discover our country's natural beauty and peaceful environment while studying Spanish at New Learning Academy Spanish School .

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