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HOST FAMILIES IN COSTA RICA

More than just a place to stay - connect with the community!

Homestays in Costa Rica provide an economical alternative to hotels, especially for single travelers. The most valuable aspect of the homestay experience is the opportunity to really get to know a Costa Rican family and experiencing first-hand the famous Costa Rican warmth and hospitality!

At Intercultura Costa Rica, we offer homestay lodging at both of our school campuses: Heredia and Sámara Beach.

Carefully chosen Costa Rican families

Within walking distance of school and town, from half a block to max. 1 mile (1.5 km)

Two meals, Wifi, and laundry service included

"I had a blast during my week in Costa Rica. One thing I miss dearly is my wonderful host family. My host mother was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my entire life. I miss her almost everyday. We had a very special friendship, and I’m hoping that it’s a bond I can keep forever. Muchas gracias. ¡Pura Vida!" 

Riley Sheehan, New York, student from the ACIS Collins group

HOMESTAY LODGING PRICES

Private Rooms



Accounts


$205

/WEEK

Breakfast, dinner & laundry service


$30

ADDT'L NIGHT PP

Breakfast, dinner & laundry service

HOMESTAY HOUSES IN COSTA RICA

Keep an open mind if you decide on staying with a local family

The standard of living and the culture are just different, especially when it comes to the more rural areas! If you choose our Samara Beach Campus, you will see houses in a rustic and simple style. Moreover, as in any tropical climate, you will see more bugs than you are used to. If you choose our Heredia City Campus, standards are more similar to what you may be used to back home, with some notable exceptions (thermal shower heaters, for example!).

Remember that true cultural experiences often require sacrificing certain material comforts, but can also broaden your horizons in ways you may never have imagined.

QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMESTAY LODGING?

WHAT YOU ALSO SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OUR HOST FAMILIES

Host families can come in various forms beyond the traditional nuclear family structure. Our homestays can include: parents with children, single moms with kids, couples without children, a single woman, a single woman with a relative or friend, or even extended families with up to three generations living at the house. The most important aspect is the welcoming and supportive environment the host “mother” provides for students staying with them. Each family brings its own unique dynamics and experiences to the hosting experience.

As children grow up and move out of the house, it can create extra space that the host family may choose to use for hosting students. This arrangement not only benefits the students by providing them with a welcoming environment but also allows the host family to continue engaging with students and contributing to their cultural exchange and education. It's a great way to make use of available space and maintain a dynamic and active household.

FAQs ABOUT HOMESTAY LODGING

What most students wonder about...

host families costa rica

Find out more about the benefits of staying with a local family, and why it's suitable for all ages of Spanish students.