Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Use your vacation time wisely by learning Spanish. There are several language schools in
Tamarindo, all of which charge about US$420 to US$440 for a week-long intensive course
(beginner to advanced), including 'homestay' accommodations with a Tico family. Most
schools offer multiple-week discounts, and 'Spanish & Surf' packages that include lan-
guage lessons, surf classes, accommodations and board rentals for about US$600 per
week.
Coastal Spanish Institute
LANGUAGE COURSE
2653-2673;
www.coastalspanish.com
; per week from US$310)
Instituto de Wayra
LANGUAGE COURSE
2653-0359;
www.spanish-wayra.co.cr
;
per week incl homestay from
US$455;
7:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sun)
Tours
Boat tours, snorkeling trips and scooter rentals can be arranged through various tour agen-
cies in town. Many also rent out equipment.
Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas De Guanacaste Office
ECOTOUR
The official Tamarindo branch of the nearby national park, it books turtle-spotting night
tours and offers daytime estuary tours. This is also where you'll grab a boat across the river
to Playa Grande.
Go Adventures
TOUR
It runs sportfishing trips on its own boats. Other tours include sunset sailing, surfing, can-
opy tours and wildlife-watching in Palo Verde.
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