Intercultura Heredia not only hosts Spanish students from around the world but also offers English & Brazilian Portuguese classes to local “tico” students, which guarantees a language and cultural exchange with locals right where you study!

We have daily FREE activities, such as Latin dance, cooking, conversation hour with locals, yoga and Zumba. In addition, our social activities staff takes students on weekly evening social outings and afternoon cultural tours. This is a great way for students to make new friends, socialize, and really get to know the town and the people of Heredia. Destinations can include visiting a coffee shop in a nearby colonial town, going to an art show, a night on the town at a popular university bar, or doing a museum trip in the capital. (Students pay only entry fees and transport).

Students will also find there are many ways to integrate into the community through sport: at a pick-up basketball game in the park one block from school; at the football field a few blocks north of us; going to the local gym or swimming at the Olympic-size public pool just two blocks from Intercultura.

As a Spanish student in Heredia, you'll experience true cultural immersion in a vibrant city that blends tradition and modern life. Just 20 minutes from San José and the airport, Heredia offers colorful colonial charm, lush mountain views, and year-round spring-like weather. Known as the City of Flowers, this student-friendly town is home to the National University and full of local life—not tourists—making it the perfect place to practice your Spanish every day.

On weekends, take advantage of Heredia’s ideal location to explore Costa Rica’s natural wonders. Discover the nearby Poás and Barva volcanoes, visit San José’s museums and galleries, or hop on a bus to the country’s stunning beaches and national parks.