10% OFF SPANISH GROUP COURSE IN COSTA RICA (Discount code: 10CANADA)
Discover Your Spanish Immersion Adventure in Costa Rica!
We are one of the country's premier language schools - since 1993
Are you eager to master Spanish and to transform your study experience into an unforgettable adventure?
What if we told you that you could do it in one of the world's most sought-after destinations, like Costa Rica? This tiny country is the ultimate destination for students seeking a vibrant blend of dynamic, communicative classes and outdoor exploration.

Here's the cherry on top:
With Intercultura Costa Rica you can choose either or two campus locations, or take Spanish lessons online:
CITY SCHOOL LOCATION
Cultural immersion in the Historic Univeristy City of Heredia (close to San José), surrounded by forests and waterfalls.
BEACH SCHOOL LOCATION
Outdoor paradise at the Beachfront Sámara School in a vibrant beach town of the Nicoya Peninsula in one of the world's 5 Blue Zones!
ONLINE SPANISH LESSONS
Enhance your learning experience from home. Online students are entitled to an in-person program discount in Costa Rica!
Intercultura’s Spanish courses in Costa Rica are offered at our city campus, close to San José, in the historic, mountain city of Heredia. Heredia offers a unique and enriching experience with several advantages in comparison to the bustling capital of San José.
Less Tourists - More Immersion: Heredia is not a major tourist destination, which means you'll have ample opportunities for immersion in the Spanish language. With fewer English speakers around, you'll be more inclined to use and improve your Spanish skills.
Friendly Locals: Costa Ricans, known as "Ticos," are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. Interacting with the friendly locals will enhance your cultural understanding and fast-track your language acquisition.
Rich Cultural Experiences: Heredia offers a taste of authentic Costa Rican culture. You can explore local markets, participate in traditional festivities, and savor Costa Rican cuisine, all while practicing your Spanish.
Proximity to Nature: Costa Rica is famed for its stunning natural beauty, and Heredia is the best example of this! The city provides quick and easy access to mountains, lush rainforests, volcanoes, and national parks, providing excellent opportunities for weekend excursions and outdoor adventures.
Safe and Peaceful Environment: Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Central America, and Heredia maintains a reputation for being a secure city where you can safely walk around, even at night. This safety factor can significantly enhance your peace of mind during your stay, particularly compared to San José.
Diverse Student Community: Heredia attracts students from all over the world who come to learn Spanish. This multicultural environment offers opportunities for cross-cultural friendships and networking. You will meet people in your Spanish courses, in dance classes, yoga, cooking, Zumba, weekly tours, and more!
Cost-Effective: Studying in Heredia can be very cost-effective. Accommodation, food, and transportation are often more budget-friendly than in larger cities or on the coast.
Easy Access to San José: Heredia is located just a short distance from the capital city, San Jose. This proximity provides access to additional cultural and educational resources, museums, concerts, shopping and transportation hubs.
Adventure and Eco-Tourism: Heredia is an ideal base for exploring Costa Rica's adventure and eco-tourism offerings, including ziplining, hiking, bird watching, and more, all while using your Spanish skills to enhance the experience.

Costa Rica's Blue Zones are specific regions within the country known for their exceptional longevity and overall well-being of their inhabitants. These areas have attracted attention from researchers and health enthusiasts worldwide due to the high concentration of centenarians and the low incidence of age-related diseases among their populations. The factors contributing to the longevity of these communities include a combination of a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, an active lifestyle, strong social connections, and a sense of purpose.
The "Blue Zone" (a term popularized by National Geographic) in Costa Rica is primarily found in the Nicoya Peninsula, right where Intercultura’s Sámara Beach campus is located! Experience Costa Rica Spanish Immersion in a Blue Zone that has become a source of inspiration for those seeking to lead longer, healthier lives and have spurred initiatives to promote healthy living and well-being in various parts of the world. Take a Spanish language course in Costa Rica, immersion yourself in Costa Rican culture, and make life-long friendships with Ticos and students from around the world.
Language courses online are a convenient and cost-effective way to acquire a valuable skill.
With Intercultura’s fun and interactive Spanish courses, you will find a wide range of multimedia materials to enhance your learning experience with our experienced and dynamic teachers. Our online Spanish courses allow you to tailor your studies to your schedule and learn at your own pace.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your fluency, Intercultura’s online classes provide the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture, making it an accessible and enjoyable journey towards language proficiency. Our enrollment coordinator is on hand to help you use our easy-to-navigate technology – you need no prior experience to begin!
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2023 Reviews on TripAdvisor
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I had an immensely enjoyable experience at Intercultura, Samara location. The professors were highly knowledgeable and possessed an excellent sense of humor. The primary emphasis of our program was on... read more engaging in conversations using the past tense, rather than solely focusing on book learning. The activities were equally fantastic: we went kayaking, snorkeling, learned to write "bombas" - short poems, discovered local food recipes, savored the beach daily, and made many meaningful connections. Without a doubt, I would gladly return!
snowf681
August 5, 2023Best way to spend summer vacation - This is our second year in a row studying Spanish in Intercultura schools. We had such an unbelievable experience and today, our last day here for this year, we are... read more going kayaking/ snorkeling. The weather is beautiful, the school is right at the beach. My son took surfing lessons and played soccer with other kids at the school. So many lovely families come here, a great relief after our winter in NYC public middle school. My older son did the teen program again and had a great time. So many activities and being away from home for 2 weeks gave him a little sense of independence ( the group is highly supervised and very well cared for by the counselors from the time they arrive until they return home). We’re planning for my younger son to do the teen program next year when he’ll be 13. He’s already looking forward to it.
As far as the school itself, it’s a big clean beautiful building and the staff very professional and friendly. I noticed all of the same teachers and staff from last year, which says a lot. The Spanish program is excellent, I came here knowing no Spanish and I’ve learned so much. More importantly I want to continue learning Spanish. It’s a beautiful language and beautiful culture to experience here and Intercultura made it all possible.nancy c
July 28, 2023Wonderful experience at this language school - I signed my family up for a week of Spanish lessons. The experience was a lot of fun and it really is a gem of a community. It's a wonderful... read more place where people from all over come together and find new friends while receiving quality language lessons. The staff and teachers were supportive and professional. My kids loved playing beach soccer and volleyball during breaks. During their free time, they took surfing lessons or went boogie boarding on the beach. The yoga classes (for an extra fee) are excellent. The grounds staff keep the property impeccably maintained. Lazaro in particular is such a gem. We stayed in a new 2 bedroom apartment. It was simple but very comfortable and had AC (not the case for some of the homestays). We felt this was important given the heat and humidity. There is no hot water in the student apts. The cold showers are refreshing so it wasn't necessary but it is worth noting.
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July 5, 2023 -
Intercultura is a great language school - The school was amazing and all of the teachers were very friendly and qualified.
School is located right next to the beach which makes the learning experience even... read more more fun. Thank you Intercultura!Noëlle K
July 5, 2023Wonderful Spanish language school! - Intercultura is an amazing Spanish school and I highly recommend it. I just finished my third time there. I keep returning because of the quality of the classes and the... read more amazing communication before and during my time there. The instructors are phenomenal and really help you learn to use the language in a communicative way. They are patient and kind, which is fantastic. The ladies in reception are AMAZING! If you have a question about anything, they are always willing to help and always have smiles on their faces. Make sure you take advantage of the free activities, as well as the ones they organize for you. I have done most of them and had an amazing time during each one. The homestays are amazing and the families are so kind and caring. The student residence is nice as well, if you don't need the extra practice in a homestay. In addition, the Sámara campus is beach front, literally just a few steps to the beach. All of these things combined is why I will keep coming back year after year!
M W
June 27, 2023Amazing Learning Vacation - This was an incredibly stellar experience for our family of four - kids ages 11 and 15. Very professional school that takes learning seriously but also makes it fun. Samara... read more was a great town to learn while being in vacation.
David S
June 22, 2023 -
I chose Intercultura at Sámara beach for a 2-week immersion experience to improve my Spanish for medical school. This was my first completely solo international travel experience as a female... read more and I felt very safe and supported with Intercultura. I got to stay with a wonderful host family with delicious vegetarian (my preference) meals. The campus itself is a little oasis within an oasis. I really enjoyed my instructors and classmates and will always cherish this experience!
Meg T
June 5, 2023Perfecto para viejos! - I most enjoyed the conversations with the teachers. They were very committed to my learning and conscientious but also possessing a good sense of humor, which is necessary when trying... read more to teach me anything. Learning of the history of Samara and the areas environmental and economic challenges was most interesting.
dardowns
May 31, 2023Intensive Spanish Week at Intercultura, Samara - I recently completed an intensive Spanish week long class at Intercultura, Samara, and it was wonderful. I had studied Spanish at high school, maybe 50 years ago, and wondered if... read more I would recall much - my visits to Samara in recent years has helped me remember some vocabulary, but my conversation is slow. The placement interview, in Spanish, led to a choice of the 'challenging' option, which was to study mainly the past tense, vocabulary, conversation, por and para, ser and estar, ... La Profesora Jeanneth was excellent, helpful, and fun. The course and materials were well structured. The placement process managed to get us 6 students at the same level pretty much, and the other students were very friendly and helpful. It was a wonderful experience, and I plan to do another week on my next visit to Samara.
223lestera
May 23, 2023
Embrace Nature's Classroom:
Costa Rica's lush rainforests, breathtaking mountains, and pristine beaches will be your backdrop for learning. Hike in the heart of the jungle, swim in hotsprings surrounded by volcanoes, and explore sustainability practices in a real-life eco-paradise.
Endless Adventures Await:
Get your adrenaline pumping with exhilarating hikes through dense rainforests, or visit hidden waterfalls and deserted beaches. With a diverse landscape, Costa Rica offers endless outdoor activities for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.
Fuel Your Mind and Body:
Indulge in fresh, organic foods straight from local farms. Discover the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle while savoring delicious, farm-to-table cuisine that will keep you energized throughout your studies.World-Class Education:
Combine adventure with top-notch Spanish classes. Costa Rica is renowned for its study programs that align with its commitment to environmental sustainability. Here you will gain global perspective while immersed in a local paradise.
Start Your Journey:
Don't miss the opportunity to study Spanish in Costa Rica, where education, nature, and adventure converge. Expand your horizons, embrace outdoor living, and make memories that will last a lifetime.Want to know why it's so much fun learning Spanish at Intercultura?
Most fun, qualified, and engaging Spanish teachers
Our teachers know how to keep you engaged and motivated throughout your entire Spanish program.
We take culture seriously
Our Spanish school is a unique school among the many present in the capital area: We offer not only linguistic immersion and daily activities on campus, but we also integrate our students into the artistic and cultural life of Costa Rica that most tourists don’t get to see.

At Intercultura we guarantee 100% language and cultural immersion!
Meet and connect with locals without even having to leave the school
At our Heredia School Campus we also host local English and Portuguese students, and many of them are university students. This gives you the best opportunity to practice your Spanish or do a language and cultural exchange (called intercambios) on campus.

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