Montañas, ríos y conexión cultural profunda.

Estudiá español en un pueblo auténtico, tranquilo y fuera del circuito turístico.

Turrialba doesn’t try to impress — and that’s its magic.

Turrialba no busca impresionar — y ahí está su magia. Sin trampas para turistas. Solo paisajes montañosos, gente amable y el sonido de los ríos cerca. Acá vas a vivir la Costa Rica que la mayoría se pierde. Un lugar para enfocarte, bajar el ritmo e integrarte con lo verdadero.

Clases grupales o privadas

Friendly, experienced, certified and local teachers

Profesores locales certificados

Actividades culturales semanales (no incluidas en el precio)

Volcano views from the classroom!

Actividades culturales reales (no solo para turistas)

The best host family program

lots of volunteer & internship options

  • Rafting en el río Pacuare
  • Visitar pueblos indígenas y fincas de cacao o café
  • Caminatas entre senderos y cascadas
  • Clases de cocina y comidas con locales
  • Practicar español en el pueblo, no solo en clase

What to do in your free time

Spanish at Locations

Tomar clases de cocina o baile

Spanish at Locations

Relajarte en una hamaca o compartir un asado con compañeros

Spanish at Locations

Go rafting or kayaking on the tropical river Pacuare

Spanish at Locations

Go canyoning or cross the forest on ziplines

Spanish at Locations

Go horseback riding to waterfalls

Spanish at Locations

Learn hands-on on coffee & cacao tours

Spanish at Locations

See wildlife on the night tour in the botanical garden

Spanish at Locations

Go hiking and bird watching

Spanish at Locations

Visit the Guayabo archeological site

Nuestro propio hostal tranquilo y acogedor

Casas de familia

(inmersión total)

Departamentos privados, estudios o casas compartidas

Todo simple, limpio y rodeado de naturaleza.

¿Es el lugar indicado para vos?

Buscás una inmersión real en el idioma y la cultura

Preferís entornos tranquilos y naturales

Valorás la conexión por sobre las multitudes

Querés desconectarte para reconectar

5 / 5

Marianne, Switzerland:

27 May 2024

If you are looking for a good school to learn Spanish and have fun to discover some new places I can really recommend spanish@locations.

Cozy hostels, fantastic outdoor classrooms, great teachers and people! Ingrid and her staff are amazing, I had a wonderful time in Turrialba and Puerto Viejo…for sure will come back!
Muchas gracias y Pura Vida!

Jaime, USA:

27 May 2024

I will never forget this amazing experience and consider it to be one of the top experiences of my life.

Staff and teachers were so accommodating and took excellent care of us. They are all very kind, interesting people who encouraged us to use our Spanish while there. Turrialba was special because I was able to do bird watching right there on the terrace while waiting for my class to start. Puerto Viejo had beautiful beaches and delicious restaurants!

Montañas, ríos y conexión cultural profunda.

Turrialba

¿Querés algo significativo y lejos de lo típico?

TRANSFER OPTIONS · PANAMA

Bocas del Toro

Choose the arrival option that best fits your trip from Panama City to Bocas del Toro.

Option 1

Pick-up package + bus connection

$95
Included
  • ✓ Taxi from Panama City International Airport to the hostel
  • ✓ Single room in Panama City
  • ✓ Breakfast
  • ✓ Taxi to Albrook Bus Station the following day
Not included
  • Bus ticket to Almirante — $28
  • Water taxi to Bocas Island — $6

You continue independently: Albrook Bus Station → Almirante by bus → Bocas Island by water taxi.

Option 2 · Most complete

Total pick-up package + flight

$285
Included
  • ✓ Taxi from Panama City International Airport to the hostel
  • ✓ Single room in Panama City
  • ✓ Breakfast
  • ✓ Taxi to the airport the following day
  • ✓ Flight to Bocas Island
Not included
  • Taxi from Bocas Airport to your accommodation

In town, a taxi is about $2 and the distance may also be walkable.

Option 3

Flight only

≈ $150
Included
  • ✓ Flight from Panama City to Bocas del Toro

Variable price

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TRANSFER OPTIONS · COSTA RICA

Turrialba

Choose between a pick-up package with public bus or a direct taxi from the airport.

Option 1

Pick-up package + public bus

$85*
Included
  • ✓ Airport pick-up
  • ✓ Transfer to Eco-Stay Hostel
  • ✓ Shared room
  • ✓ Breakfast
  • ✓ Taxi to bus station
Not included
  • Bus ticket to Turrialba — ≈ $15

You continue independently by public bus to Turrialba.

Option 2

Direct airport taxi

$135
Included
  • ✓ Taxi from Juan Santamaría International Airport directly to your accommodation in Turrialba

* Room upgrade: private room with shared bathroom +$32, or private room with private bathroom +$37.

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TRANSFER OPTIONS · COSTA RICA

San José

A direct airport transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to your accommodation.

Airport transfer

Direct taxi transfer

$42
Included
  • ✓ Taxi transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport
  • ✓ Direct drop-off at your accommodation of choice in San José

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TRANSFER OPTIONS · COSTA RICA

Puerto Viejo

Choose between a public-bus connection or a complete package with Caribe Shuttle.

Option 1

Pick-up package + public bus

$85*
Included
  • ✓ Airport pick-up
  • ✓ Transfer to Eco-Stay Hostel
  • ✓ Shared room*
  • ✓ Breakfast
  • ✓ Taxi to bus station
Not included
  • Bus ticket to Puerto Viejo — ≈ $15

You continue independently by public bus to Puerto Viejo.

Option 2 · Most convenient

Total pick-up package + Caribe Shuttle

$145*
Included
  • ✓ Airport pick-up
  • ✓ Transfer to Eco-Stay Hostel
  • ✓ Shared room*
  • ✓ Breakfast
  • ✓ Caribe Shuttle pick-up
  • ✓ Direct trip to your accommodation in Puerto Viejo

* Room upgrade: private room with shared bathroom +$32, or private room with private bathroom +$37.

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TRANSFER OPTIONS · PANAMA

Ciudad de Panamá

A direct airport transfer from Tocumen International Airport to your accommodation.

Airport transfer

Direct taxi transfer

$40
Included
  • ✓ Taxi transfer from Tocumen International Airport
  • ✓ Direct drop-off at your accommodation of choice in Panama City

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TRANSFER OPTIONS · PANAMA

Boquete

Choose between bus, a complete flight package, flight only or a taxi from David.

Option 1

Pick-up package + bus connection

$95
Included
  • ✓ Taxi from Panama City International Airport to the hostel
  • ✓ Single room in Panama City
  • ✓ Internet
  • ✓ Breakfast
  • ✓ Taxi to Albrook Bus Station
Not included
  • Bus ticket to David — ≈ $20
  • Bus David → Boquete — ≈ $2

You continue independently: Albrook → David → Boquete by bus.

Option 2 · Most complete

Total pick-up package + flight + taxi

$330
Included
  • ✓ Taxi from Panama City International Airport to the hostel
  • ✓ Single room
  • ✓ Internet
  • ✓ Breakfast
  • ✓ Taxi to airport
  • ✓ Flight to David
  • ✓ Taxi David → accommodation in Boquete
Option 3

Flight only

≈ $150
Included
  • ✓ Flight from Panama City to David

Variable price

Option 4

David Airport → Boquete

$45
Included
  • ✓ Taxi from David Airport to your accommodation in Boquete

Need help arranging your arrival?

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