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Heredia, Costa Rica
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With
a population of more than 3.000.000 people, Costa Rica is a
political oasis of tranquility in Central America well known for its
dedication to preserving its natural wonders and wildlife, just north of
Panama. Because it is so tropical, the plants, flowers, and beaches are
some of the most beautiful and unique in Latin America. The population is
mostly descended from Spaniards, with African, Indigenous and Chinese
minorities.Costa Rica is world famous for drawing tourists from all over the world to admire and enjoy its tropical beauty. It is a country actively engaged in wildlife conversation and allows Enforex students to explore the tropics with minimal damage. Mostly coastline, Costa Rica offers students some of the best beaches and surfing in the region.
The province of Heredia has a comfortable climate year round. Due to the altitude, nighttime temperatures of about 18 °C (64 °F) are quite common in San Joaquín, so it is recommended to bring a jacket or a sweater. During the rainy season, (May-December) it often rains in the afternoon so an umbrella and/or a light raincoat are essential. During the dry season, umbrellas and raincoats are not needed.
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The
school, founded in 1991, is located in San Joaquín de Flores. San Joaquín,
a suburb of Heredia, is popular among those who wish to be away from the
traffic, pollution and tension of the city, yet still want the advantage
of easy access to Costa Rica's capital. Excellent bus service provides
transportation from San Joaquín to both Heredia and San José.An additional advantage of San Joaquín is the opportunity to gain an increased insight into Costa Rican culture in a town that is typically "Tico".
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Programmes Offered
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- Homestays
Living with a selected host family in Costa Rica will enable the student to see and learn everything about the Costa Rican lifestyle with first hand experience of Costa Rican culture and traditions. Host families have been carefully chosen for this purpose and to ensure that students have a pleasant stay in Costa Rica. Students are treated as family members. Students are offered a single room with half board.
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Activities in Heredia include visits to a butterfly farm, a tour of a local coffee plantation, waterfall rapelling, hiking to the Barva Volcano, rain forest canopy tours, river boat excursions to Sarapiquí, as well as trips to museums, theatres, movies, and nightclubs in San José. The school staff also arranges planned excursions throughout the week. San Joaquín is an excellent base from which to visit all of Costa Rica. This central location makes travel to San José easy, where bus connections to any part of the country are readily available.
