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Spanish courses in Guanacaste Peninsula

Live the beachside-hippy life while you learn Spanish in a beautiful surfer’s paradise. Benefit from our 30+ years of experience and get the best recommendations for your trip!

Spanish courses in Guanacaste Peninsula
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Spanish courses in Guanacaste Peninsula: beaches, rainforests, and Spanish immersion

¡Bienvenidos a Guanacaste Peninsula! Spanish courses under the sun, beaches steps from your classroom and a culture that lives by “Pura Vida”.

Morning classes ending just in time to catch afternoon waves, weekend trips to volcanic hot springs or turtle-nesting beaches, and daily conversations with locals, or ‘ticos, who are known in the Hispanic world for being warm and friendly. 

  • Live and study in the most biodiverse country in the world

  • Courses from one week to a year (and everything in between)

  • Personalised guidance from language travel experts

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Pick your dream Spanish school to reach your goals in no time

All ages
Adults (Over 16)
Juniors (8 - 17)

Schools for all ages

Adapt your Spanish course in Guanacaste Peninsula to your needs

Whether you just want to spruce up your Spanish skills while living your dream holiday, or you want to slow down and reach inner peace by combining your course with yoga lessons, we have the course for you.

General Spanish

Whether you’re looking to build a foundation for your new language, improve your current skills, or just looking for a fun, educational holiday, our general programme is for you! Have lessons throughout the week and spend your weekends and evenings doing fun activities and excursions to get an appreciation of your new destination. 

Key Information 

  • Course duration: 1+ weeks

  • Minimum age: 18

  • Class size: 8

  • Entry level: Beginner - Advanced

Course Plus

Language learning and doing what you love — why choose? Our Course Plus programme lets you combine structured language classes with an activity that excites you, from sport and cooking to yoga, music, dance, and more. Mornings are dedicated to building your skills in the classroom, while afternoons are yours to explore your passions and put your new language into practice in the most enjoyable way possible. Please consult your chosen school page to find out which activities are available.

Key Information 

  • Course duration: 1+ weeks

  • Minimum age: 18

  • Class size: 8

  • Entry level: Beginner - Advanced

Accreditations and memberships

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Living and Learning in Guanacaste Peninsula

Practise your clear, Costa Rican Spanish accent in morning classes, surf breaks in the afternoon, and sunset volleyball with whoever's around. The towns here are small enough that you'll know the locals by name within a week, but there's always a bonfire, a weekend trip to nearby national parks, or someone organising a hike. 

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How transport works while studying abroad in Guanacaste Peninsula

Getting around the Guanacaste Peninsula is simple: local buses connect towns and beaches for a few euros, shared shuttles run to popular spots, and most students walk or bike locally. The pace is slower here, but that's the point - you're not in a rush, and neither is anyone else.

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Accommodation in Guanacaste Peninsula

Our accommodation options put you close to the beach and your daily routine. Whether it's a private room, a studio with a hammock, a friendly host family, or a hotel with a pool and breakfast included. You'll have your own space to decompress after class, and enough independence to make the place feel like yours.

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Attractions in Guanacaste Peninsula

Thousands of sea turtles surge onto Ostional Beach, and you’re there to watch it unfold in one of only seven places on Earth where it happens. This is Costa Rica. You paddle into world-class waves, hike Rincón de la Vieja, then sink into volcanic hot springs. Calm? Yes. Ordinary? Never.

Choose the best neighbourhood in Guanacaste Peninsula for you

Samara Beach

Peaceful, safe, and postcard-picture-perfect: The ultimate beach escape for Spanish students. 

Book your Spanish course with ESL to get expert assistance at no extra cost

It may feel like magic, but studying Spanish in Guanacaste Peninsula doesn’t come at the click of your fingers! It takes a lot of planning, logistics and hard work to make an experience worthwhile; that’s why it’s handy to have our experienced team of experts at your side! 

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Best Agency in Europe: as voted by ST Star time and time again!

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We have over 30 years of experience, starting our story as a small Swiss language school, and now one of the top language travel agencies in Europe

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Our services are completely free, and if you find your programme cheaper elsewhere, we’ll refund you the difference. 

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Our agency status has been accredited by the most prestigious organisations in the language travel industry, including ICEF, WYSE, IALC, ALTO, and many more!

Getting your visa for a Spanish course in Guanacaste Peninsula

Getting your visa for Guanacaste is simpler than you'd think. Most nationalities get 90 days visa-free in Costa Rica: just show up and start learning. Staying longer? You'll need a student visa, which means proof of enrollment, proof you can support yourself, and a clean criminal record. The process takes 4-6 weeks, but we'll handle the paperwork with your school and walk you through it. Costa Rica wants students there, and the visa process reflects it.

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The best price, or your money back!

If you find your programme somewhere else for a lower price, we’ll refund you the difference!

Worried that agencies are too expensive?

Our expert assistance comes at no extra cost!
 

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Too many destinations to choose from?

Contact our team of experts, and we’ll find out more about you to pair you with the perfect school that matches your preferences, budget, and language goals.
 

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