Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 8450-8990;
www.apcspanishschoolsjs.com
; int Restaurante Lago Azul; 20hr with/without
homestay US$195/120, per hour US$8)
This fun operation offers tours, a cultural center and
volunteer opportunities.
LANGUAGE COURSE
Spanish Corner School
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( 2568-2142; chrisrodriguez80@gmail.com; Calle Iglesia, Parque Central, ½c O; class per 1hr/20hr
US$8/100)
Lessons here are more focused on history and culture.
Tours
Casa Oro Hostel
( 2568-2415;
www.casaeloro.com
; Av del Cine, Parque Central, 1c O, 50m N)
Offers budget ex-
cursions, including sailing tours and fishing trips, turtle-watching tours and more.
TOUR
Da Flying Frog
( 8613-4460; daflyingfrog@hotmail.com; per person US$30; 8am-4pm Mon-Sat)
This can-
opy tour has 17 platforms and 2.5km of cables, making it one of the biggest ziplines in the
country. The longest single zip is 328m and the fastest clocked time here is a cool 70km/h.
The horseback ride up includes a peek at one of the more impressive petroglyphs in the
area.
CANOPY TOUR
BOAT TOUR
Rana Tours
( 2568-2066; ranatours@gmail.com; Av del Mar s/n)
Offers water-taxi services out to Bahía
Majagual and Playas Maderas, Marcella and Hermosa (per person US$15 to US$20). Can
also arrange private surfing (full day US$250), fishing (three hours US$120) or snorkeling
expeditions (three hours US$120).
Festivals & Events
St John the Baptist
(
RELIGIOUS
June 24)
SJDS's patron offers another excuse to party.
