Gap Year Costa Rica

Programmes in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Discoverer - Spanish and diving

These trips are great for individuals who wish to improve their Spanish for work or University studies. Here in Costa Rica you have 20 hours Spanish lessons each week with diving courses built-in around the learning. Adventure tours such as whitewater rafting, canopy tours and surf lessons are done at the weekends too, which means that these programmes are action-packed with learning and adventure!

 

Destination Guide

Location

Surrounded by beautiful bays and stunning dive sites, the two towns of Quepos and Manual Antonio are great places to learn Spanish, scuba dive and experience plenty of local culture.

Whether you’re a student in college, a professional in the field or a lifetime learner; our ‘Costa Rica Discoverer’ programme will provide you with the tools and guidance you need to achieve and surpass your Spanish and diving goals.

Dive Centre

The centre is part of the PADI International Resort Association and is located in downtown Quepos. There are 3 full time PADI instructors. Several of the instructors have backgrounds in public safety with scuba diving and the owner has dive leadership experience with police forces, firefighters and rescue personnel in the U.S. and Costa Rica. The instructors and dive masters all have years of personal experience of local waters.

Diving in the area

How many places in the world can you dive in a truly unexplored area? You can here! The Manuel Antonio coastline with its 12 islands, gives you the
choice of dozens of local dive sites. The marine life is abundant; schools of Snapper, Jacks, Grunts and Barracuda can be seen on many dives. In addition, you can expect to see Reef Sharks, Giant Manta Rays, Sting Rays, Sea Turtles, Mantas, Hammerheads and sometimes even whales!

Accommodation

We accommodate everyone in the local town of Quepos. You stay with a local host family who’ll provide you with a private room within their home. Breakfast and dinner are provided daily and the family even do your washing! The system works well and you live nearby other students.

Good reasons to go here...

1. Award-winning langauge school
2. Manuel Antonio National Park - an area of outstanding beauty
3. Opportunity to dive with sharks and Islas de Cano
4. Fantastic opportunity to really deveop your Spanish through classroom study and by living with a host family
5. Chance to see whales, dolphins and manta rays
6. Local adventure on your doorstep - there are canopy tours, white water rafting rives, volcanoes, amazing surf sopts and so much more in the beautiful country.

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