In addition, Costa Rica is characterized by an impressive scenic beauty, consolidated system of protected areas, social and political stability, high educational levels, and efficient infrastructure and services. All these characteristics you can find in a territory of only 51 thousand square kilometers, surrounded by both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, only three to four hours away from each other by land or 45 minutes by air.

The country’s strategic position, in the heart of the western hemisphere, the Government’s positive attitude towards foreign investment, its infrastructure, access to international markets, and labor quality and cost, make Costa Rica an ideal place to establish commercial operations.

Destinations From Costa Rica:

• Cartagena
• Cuba

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CARTAGENA DECAMERON

Package included:

• Air ticket San Jose-Cartagena-San Jose, via Panama.
• Round trip transfer airport-hotel-airport.
• 2 nights in Decameron Don Blass Hotel.
• All meal included (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Taxes not included: $26 Costa Rica and $42 Cartagena

Departures: Daily

Paquete Incluye:

• Ticket San Jose-Habana-San Jose (via Copa and Taca Airlines)
• 4 days 3 nights in La Habana.
• Daily Breakfast.
• Transfer airport-hotel-airport.
• Hotel taxes.
• Complementary Travel Back.

Departures: Daily

Package include:

• Ticket San Jose-Habana-San Jose (via Copa and Taca Airlines).
• 3 nights in La Habana
• 3 nights in Varadero Beach.
• Transfer in/ out (airport-hotel –airport).
• Transfer in/out (Habana-Varadero-Habana)
• Daily Breakfast or All Inclusive Hotel
• Hotel taxes.
• Complementary Travel Back.

No included: $53.45 ( 5% I.C.T., Q segurity, Alterra taxes, and Visa)

Panama City
3 Days / 2 Nights
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Package includes:
Public transportation round trip San Jose-Panama-San Jose (a/c, T.V)
Transfer round trip terminal-hotel-terminal.
2 nights in the Paitilla Hotel (*****) in Panama City.
Daily buffet breakfast.
One tour included.
Hotel taxes included.

(*) We can visit the Panama Canal only Saturday. Para tránsitos solicitar programación. (**) Children 2 to 12 years with your parents in the room

Important:
ICT and IPAT taxes not included ($4 and $2) .
These prices are valid from January to November 30th, 2006
We operated this tour every day with 2 minimun people.

Package included:
Transportation round trip San José-Panama- San Jose.
2 or 3 nights in Soloy Hotel in Panama City.
Tour in Zona Libre Colon (Full day).
Tour Centro Comercial Los Pueblitos (Full Day).
Free Day. (If your package is for 4 days).
Guide
Hotel, ICT and IPAT taxes.

Language, Culture and Ecology Learning Program
INTERAMIGOS

Prepare yourself for the future! Study Spanish in Costa Rica.

Now that you´ve just returned from your summer vacation, have you thought about what you are going to do next year?
Spend time with your friends.
Maybe you´ll simply work.

WHAT ABOUT SOMETHING DIFFERENT?

What about adventure in Costa Rica?

• As an international student, you will not only learn Spanish and see new places.
• You will learn about yourself and find a whole new world and a different way of life.
• You will see the world in a new way and make friends that will last a lifetime.

The program has two categories:

• Students who will attend a Costa Rican high school.
• People who will carry out community service in the following places:
• In a primary school (helping English teachers with classes).
• In a shelter for children, youngsters or elderly.
• In a National Park or National Reserve.
• In a community library or in community services organized by a church.

To participate in the second category the applicants must have already completed high school, and be a professional and /or retiree.

The program also consists of:

• Staying with a host family.
• Healthy breakfast and dinner.
• Laundry and ironing (if necessary).
• Educational tours to different places like volcanoes, beaches, and National Parks (This is optional, the participant will have to pay a extra for any tour he/she takes).
• Popular dances lessons like salsa and merengue among others (optional).
• Arrival orientations and counseling (dissertations about possible dangers and visits to the different places.)
• A closing activity and a participation certificate.
• Transportation from the airport to the family and from the host family to the airport.
• Connection with Universities and Language Institutes for Spanish courses (optional).
• Student insurance.

You decide how long to stay!

INTERAMIGOS Language, culture and ecology learning program is supported by ADETUR Travel Agency and CANAMET (National Chamber of Micro and Small Touristic Enterprises).

MY EXPERIENCE IN COSTA RICA!!!!

“My experience was one of the most wonderful experience of my life. I improved my Spanish proficiency enough to skip a year of Spanish in school”
Curtis Larsen, Minnesota, United States.

“Through my host family and friends from work at the school, I have gotten the impression that Costa Rica is a beautiful country that induces pride in anyone who knows it”
Celeste Vanderwerf, Minnesota, Unites States.

Click here for a PDF information Brochure

If you are interested in this ADVENTURE in Costa Rica please contact us at: info@allcostaricaadventures.com

Please note the following questions:

Question 1) What kind of Car?
Standard or 4×4

Question 2) Where do you plan to go?
Some roads are not paved.

Question 3) How many people are traveling together?
Your party may fit in all type of cars sometimes.

Knowing your answers we can suggest a particular car that fits your needs. We offer: Standard 4 doors, manual or automatic 4×4 compact, medium or large manual or automatic Vans for large groups or families Private Transfers by van with or without English speaking drivers

Conditions:

• 21 years old
• Valid license
• Passport
• Credit card ( please note minimum deductible is $ 750 and maximum $ 2.000 USD, your card must have enough for the deductible and for the rent)

This information is useful:

• Cars can be delivered and returned anywhere in San Jose metropolitan area or at the airport at no extra cost.
• If you want to pick up a car or return it where there is no car rental office extra charges apply according to the distance to San Jose or nearest office available.
• Driving in Costa Rica is not difficult, but it is important to always drive defensively.
• In Costa Rica, police officers write tickets which can be paid at any national (public-state owned) bank. If you keep the ticket, you can pay at the car rental office. Police officers do not take money and bribing is a major fault in Costa Rica.
• Costa Rican roads are not in excellent conditions. There are potholes everywhere, so be careful when driving, especially at night or in the rain.
• Highways, roads, streets and avenues are numbered on maps, but locals do no know those numbers. People are guided by landmarks. The most useful thing to do before starting a trip is to memorize the names of the towns between departure and arrival locations.
• We recommend a 4×4 over a standard car due to road conditions. Also, there are destinations, such as Monteverde, the active side of Arenal Volcano and some beaches, where a 4×4 is needed and where a small car could be damaged by road or ground characteristics. As a general rule though, standard cars can reach any location in Costa Rica
• Stop signs in Costa Rica mean slow down or keep driving for the locals so be careful and watchful at all crossroads.
• Parking in the streets is not safe time of the day. The parking lot of your hotel should be safe, but, in any case, do not leave any items inside a parked car.
• Gas is available almost anywhere. Credit cars are accepted when paying for gas or services at the gas station. MasterCard and Visa Cards are widely accepted, but American Express and others are not.
• The person who signs the contract should be the owner of the credit card supporting the final payment and also the main driver. Second driver, if included in the contract, may be required to pay an extra fee depending on the car rental company, please ask about this possible charge.
• One day of rent is equal to 24 hours, but 27 hours is equal to 2 days and soon. Most car rental companies in Costa Rica allow clients to be a maximum of 2 hours late when returning a car. Please ask about this advantage.
• Weekly rental is cheaper. The amount is equal to 6 days of rent + mandatory insurance and the 7th day is ¨0¨ rent + mandatory insurance.

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Duración: 11 horas Aprox.

El volcán Arenal esta ubicado en las LLanuras de San Carlos, famosas estas por la belleza de sus paisajes, lo pintoresco de sus pueblos y su clima tan particular.

El Volcán Arenal se observa majestuoso, imponiendo admiración por la potencia de sus explosiones de ceniza y lava, que de noche parecieran juegos multicolores, convirtiéndose en uno de los Volcanes mas activos de las Ameritas.

Se visita el jardí­n con aguas termales que completan una noche de fascinantes encantos naturales. Después de la cena y al iniciar el regreso a San José, se comprenderá porque este es el tour mas popular de Costa Rica.
Recomendamos: traje de baño, repelente, suéter, y toalla.

Incluye: Transporte, guí­a, visita a Carchi, almuerzo, visita al mirador para apreciar el Volcán, entrada y uso de instalaciones en Tabacón, y la cena.

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Esta excursión es famosa por ser uno de los Cruceros de 1 dí­a más románticos, que visitan las exóticas Islas del Golfo de Nicoya. Después de un cómodo recorrido hacia la costa del Pacifico abordaremos un lujoso yate para iniciar esta aventura.

El destino final es LA ISLA TORTUGA, reconocida por sus playas de arenas blancas y aguas cristalinas. En la playa se disfrutara de todas las actividades extras deportivas las cuales no están incluidas en el paquete.

Recomendamos: Suéter, cámara, binoculares, traje de baño, y toalla.

Incluye: Transporte ida y regreso, guí­a, refrigerio, almuerzo tipo buffet o servido, cafecito, frutas tropicales).

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