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Montana Linda Reviews, blogs, links, other and testimonials |
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Well out of the many
pages of "thank yous" and quotes from evals over
the years we'll start with online links first: |
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GUIDE BOOKS reviews |
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"One
of the most affordable Spanish Schools in the
country with a festive hostel environment, hot
showers and kitchen privileges or an excellent
cheap meal Montaña Linda has it all!
Lonely Planet 2009 |
Orosi is home to one of Costa Rica´s best and least expensive Spanish language schools -
Montana Linda. The school lures a steady stream of Gringos to Orosi, many of whom are seduced by the area and never end up returning home.
http://somuchworld.com/costa_rica/central_valley/orosi/travel_guide
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Regrettably
overlooked by most travelers scurrying away to
the more touristed coasts, small and welcoming
with its authentic village life and natural
beauty, Orosi has a great deal to offer
travelers. While the peaceful streets, amiable
residents, and comfortable lodgings in the town
of Orosi certainly deserve a visit, the true
gems here are the nearby nature reserves,
waterfalls, hot springs, and rivers. Orosi’s
seclusion, tucked away among the coffee
plantations of the Central Valley, make it well
worth the trip from San José.
- Montaña Linda (2533 3640; www.montanalinda.com), 200m south and 200m west of the southwest corner of the soccer field. A patchwork of tin and bamboo roofs and open-air sitting areas provide many opportunities to encounter wildlife. Guests love the shared hot-water bathrooms and kitchen with unlimited coffee (US$1). Book Spanish classes to get meals and a room included. Laundry US$6. Dorms US$7.50; singles US$15.00; doubles US$20; camping US$3 per person, with tent US$4. US$/¢.
- Montaña Linda Guest House (2533 3640; www.montanalinda.com), up the street from Montaña Linda. If you seek private baths and killer mountainside views, try the Montaña Linda guest house. Laundry US$6. Guesthouse rooms US$30. US$/¢.
http://www.letsgo.com/10105-costa_rica-travel-guides-central_valley-central_valley-orosi-c |
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Where
to stay:
Head to
the Montaña Linda hostel and bed and breakfast
(2533-3640, fax 2533-1292,
www.montanalinda.com)for the best rooms in town
($7.50 in the hostel, up to $30 for a nicely
furnished room with breakfast for two). The
friendly Dutch/Canadian couple who runs the
place is the region’s best source of
information, and can arrange for you to rent
bikes, horses, or additional valley tours.
http://www.crtraveler.com/articulo.php?id=30 |
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Quietly set against the valley, Montaña Linda
(beautiful mountain) is a quiet retreat from the
city. The budget hostel has clean and simple
dorm and private rooms, with extra blankets for
cool nights and a shared bathroom. The open-air
kitchen and common area are relaxing places to
meet fellow travelers along with the several
cats and dogs that have found their home at the
hostel. Also available at Montaña Linda is a
beautiful guesthouse with two family rooms and
two double rooms for $30.00 a night, camping for
$2.00 a night, and a Spanish Language School
which offers volunteer programs, home stays, a
restaurant and tourist center.
http://www.vivatravelguides.com/central-america/costa-rica/orosi/orosi-hotels/montana-linda |
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BLOGS |
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http://espanol.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080118074340AAtfyCd |
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http://www.travellerspoint.com/forum.cfm?thread=20449 |
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http://www.123teachme.com/language_schools/view_rating/1132 |
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http://www.tripadvisor.es/Hotel_Review-g309231-d653595-Reviews-Montana_Linda_Youth_Hostel_Spanish_School-Cartago_Province_of_Cartago.html |
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http://www.spanishcourses.info/spanish2/montana_linda_1122_paraiso_cartago_costa_rica_escuela_ES.asp |
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http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/greenhousevt/costa_rica_2008/1203367860/tpod.html |
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http://www.espaces.qc.ca/espaces/html/destinations/globe_trotter/trotter44.shtml |
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http://www.wereldwijzer.nl/showthread.php?t=3527 |
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http://www.traveljournals.net/stories/2842.html |
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http://realtravel.com/e-216847-orosi_entry-learning_the_lingo |
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http://www.monkeybomb.org/costa/archives/2003_07.html |
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http://hany.com/blog/ |
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http://misterbooster.blogspot.com/2008/11/hot-tubbin.html |
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http://misterbooster.blogspot.com/2008/11/pics-from-orosi-2.html |
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Links |
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http://www.tucanhotel.com/learn-spanish.html |
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http://www.cabinastropical.com/links_fr.htm |
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http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/costa_rica/schools/51602.html |
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Others |
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http://wikimapia.org/8565112/Hostel-Montana-Linda |
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http://www.top10costarica.com/costa-rica-hostels/ |
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http://www.hostelz.com/hostels/Costa-Rica/Oros%ED |
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Testimonials |
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Just wanted to let you know that I had an absolutely fantastic
experience being at your school. You certainly know this already
but the staff was fantastic, kind, generous etc. My profesora is
an excellent teacher and she did a great job and taught me more
in a week than I thought possible. I was sad to leave,
hope very much to return, and will recommend you often.
Muchas gracias! PS- I am working as a healthcare volunteer here
in Costa Rica and I plan to recommend you to my organization to
train our incoming doctors when possible.
Barry Taylor USA |
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My teacher and
family made me feel very welcome. They
were friendly even though i really counldn¡t
coverse with them in the beginning I appreciate
how they made a real effort. Thanks again
for the friendly, safe and reasonably priced
time in Orosi
Ruth
Canada |
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My teacher
was wonderful. We got along great and I
learned so much in this past month.
Although i know i didn't get as much Spanish
practice as the others
I
really enjoyed staying at the hostel. It's
a great relaxing atmosphere to come back to and
in the month I've been here, I've seen so many
guests extend their stay and even come back.
This is because you and your staff have created
such a friendly, welcoming and comfortable
place. I WILL recommend this Spanish
school package (not only for the price) to all
my firends and i hope to also come back one day!
Katherine USA |
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Montaña Linda
and the Orosi Valley concepts
When starting this
new website we asked our friends here in
town who started as students in our school to tell us why they
thought Orosi and Montaña Linda and Otiac were unique and what
characteristics they thought were important. Well here's
the list:
The valley:
Tranquil
Prosperous nature
Middle class real Costa Rican town
Friendly welcoming people that still say good morning on the
street
Scenic beauty
Non touristy destination for travelers
Authentic Costa Rica , not a tourist trap
Off the beaten track but still close to all of Costa Rica
The Hostel:
A crossroad for travelers
International flavor
Basic, affordable not overpriced accommodations for budget
travelers
Guests of all ages and nationalities
Accommodations for singles, couples and families
A place to rest and regenerate from busy travelling schedules
Spanish School:
Established more than 15 years ago
Excellent learning materials for both during classes to to
continue on your own
No large class sizes, normally private lessons to be directed
towards you needs
Onsite Volunteer opportunities and within local community
An accepted part of the community
Great value for the Money
Choice of many accommodations options and homestays available
Some phrases they've come up with:
Live, learn and experience Orosi with Montaña Linda
Come as a tourist and leave as a traveler
Have it your way at Montaña Linda
Orosi: a gravitational pull
Montaña Linda is a vortex, once you come you'll always be back
Real opportunities to interact with the community
Don't be another fish in the sea, and never be a stranger again
Join the natural rhythm of Costa Rican life in Orosi
Improve your quality of life in small town Orosi
Perfect weather and perfect people
Inclusive atmosphere where all ages and nationalities feel
welcome
Montaña Linda is a little united nations
Meet, make friends and maybe even travel with like minded
travelers
Feel like part of something again
Multicultural atmosphere
More Reviews and
Testimonials coming soon!
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