|
I am very interested in
travelling around Costa
Rica while and after taking
Spanish classes with you. Does the school
organize excursions, or does
it regularly recommend a
travel agency, etc. that
does this? |
| We can definitely help
you with ideas & information and help you
book things in both Orosi and Costa Rica but
we do not recommend any particular travel
agency as most agencies offer tours at
extremely high prices so we suggest that you
go straight to the source. |
| What
is your choice between the Nicoya peninsula
or Osa peninsula? |
|
Nicoya is more sporty and
osa more outdoorsy/nature
based activities. |
| Can
you get by travelling in Costa Rica without Spanish? |
| You will obviously enjoy
your travels more if you have some of the
language, be it even the basics from a Costa
Rican language School, but if you don't mind
felling a little silly
You can get by without Spanish. Please
remember that if you are planning tog into
small non touristy towns that most people
will NOT speak English or any other language |
| When is
high season and does it really make that
much of a difference in Toursim travel. |
| High season is from December
to April. Although the
weather is the main difference you will also
notice that there will a lot less crowds
during the "green season". Many hotels
offer low season prices and if the season
has been slow you can get some good deals. |
| I'm
will be travelling in the mid-budget range
and staying in a costa Rican family while
I'm with you. What do you suggest that
I pack? |
| Bringing or
buying your own towels is always a
good idea but bed sheets are
provided by the hotels and host
families. The only thing you
might want to bring is
sleeping bag or extra
blanket as
it does get cold
sometimes in the evenings in
the mountain areas or on big mountain hikes
like Chirripo etc. |
| What
is your advice about working or volunteering
in Costa Rica |
| Many travelers like the idea
of doing something for the
world around them during
their travels. A greater
awareness of the world often
brings a greater awareness
of what can be done to
help…therefore volunteer
opportunities are the latest
trend here in Costa Rica. In addition to
donating your time and
energy, it often provides a
way to extend your trip, as
volunteer opportunities
generally provide food and
lodging at a reduced rate.
There are so
many volunteer programs in Costa Rica right
now that it is hard to give you a personal
opinion, except for our program of course.
I would suggest that you check into why they
offer the program. Is it because of a
real need in the community or just a way for
the business to make an extra income.
If you know of any real volunteer
projectsts, please let us know so we can
pass on the good, or bad news to your fellow
travelers.
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Unfortunately there are not
a lot of jobs in CR for
foreigners as the government
has been cracking down.
Teaching English can be done
in any small town but the chances of making
enough money to live off of it is very
unlikely. Job posting are also found on the Tico Times website, a local
English speaking paper on
line, or
by word of mouth once arriving.
Remember that most paying jobs will pay
about $2.00 to $5.00 per hour. |
