The capital of Costa Rica, San José is located in the
Central Valley, a fertile basin 3,773 feet above sea level.
On the hillsides and near the volcanoes surrounding San José
you will find quaint villages, rolling pastures, small farms,
and vast coffee plantations.
In the basin itself lays the San José metro area. The
bustling city is home to an extensive collection of museums,
theaters, restaurants, nightclubs, and neighborhood markets.
Live music, trendy bars and restaurants, and dance clubs vibrating
with tropical rhythms are all vital parts of San José's
active nightlife. Cultural and educational options abound as
well, with theater, dance performances, museums, and visits
to historical monuments rounding out your itinerary. In addition,
the city's central location is a great starting point for adventures
to any part of beautiful Costa Rica.
Three Good Reasons
to Study Spanish in San José
San José is centrally located
within Costa Rica, so you can easily explore all
that the country has to offer.
San José has fewer tourists
than many other Costa Rican destinations, so you
will have more opportunities to experience true
immersion and practice your Spanish with locals.
The school is ideally situated
far enough away from downtown San José to
enjoy life away from the big city, yet within a
convenient 10-minute bus ride from the city center.
The temperature in San José is
generally pleasant and stays between 70°F and 90°F
(21°C and 32°C). There are two distinct seasons:
the wet season (May- Nov.) and the dry season (Dec.-April).
During the wet season, mornings are usually clear, but
afternoons carry heavy rain nearly every day. The dry
season has less rain but relatively high winds. The average
annual humidity in San José is 80%.
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