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Itinerary

Spanish in Puerto Viejo - Standard 1 to 1

Start of the program

Start of the program: Monday at 07:00 Placement Test written and oral for students that are NOT complete beginners. Complete beginner students don’t need to come for the Placement Test and can show up at 08:00 instead.

Standard 1-to-1 Spanish classes

Standard 1-to-1 Spanish classes include 3 hours of lessons a day from Monday to Friday. The schedule for your classes can be arranged between 08:00 and 19:00.

About Your Location

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a small laidback beach town on the Caribbean Coast near the Panamanian border. Puerto Viejo is still non-commercialized and unspoiled.

The natural jungle-beauty of Puerto Viejo and its internationally recognized surf breaks are just a couple of reasons why backpackers and travelers from all over the world can be seen hanging out on this stretch of Caribbean Coast. The attractive feature to this region is the lack of high rise hotels and all-inclusive resorts.

Public Holidays

2026
02-03 April*
11 April
01 May*
25 July
02 & 15 August
15 September
25 December*

*Days without classes. Classes missed on this day will be rescheduled.
Summary

What’s included?

Activities

So Why Puerto Viejo?
Daily dose of paradise
World-class surf breaks
Nightly live music: reggae, calipso and reggaeton
Laid-back, no-rush and easy living!

These activities are not included in the program, but can be booked and paid locally:

Halfday Trips
Surf course
Horseback riding

Day Trips
Kayak tour on Rio Sixaola
Waterfalls in Bribri
Snorkel tour to Punta Uva

Accommodation

Accommodation in Puerto Viejo is at a hostel.

Hostel
At the hostel you can choose to stay in either a 4-bed mixed dorm with AC and shared facilities or private twin room without AC and with shared bathrooms. There is WIFI, hot-water showers (solar energy), a common area to hang out when you are not attending classes, as well as a spacious and equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals. The hostel is close to the beach, shopping and nightlife!

If you have booked our pick-up package from San Jose, we know what time you will be at the bus station, but without that package, you need to let us know what time you will arrive in Puerto Viejo so we can welcome you at the bus station and bring you to your host family in Puerto Viejo!

Local transport

You have three options regarding transportation to the language school. You can either make your own way there, or choose the Total Bus Transfer package or a Total Shuttle Bus Transfer for a smooth arrival. The transfer and extra accommodation are NOT included in the price and will be booked separately.

Getting There On Your Own
Buy your own bus ticket from San Jose to Puerto Viejo as it can’t be pre-booked.

Meals

Meals are not included.

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