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Monteverde Costa Rica is one of the most pristine environments in the Americas. Studying Spanish in Monteverde’s rain and cloud forests is truly a one of a kind experience. Monteverde sits in the mountains of Costa Rica with average temperatures of 59 to 77 Fahrenheit (15 to 22 Celsius) providing one of the more mild climates to learn Spanish in Costa Rica. Also if you plan to study Spanish in Monteverde be sure to bring your rain gear as the average rain fall is 118in (3,000 millimeters) a year. Although this does sound significant the beauty and wildlife this climate brings certainly makes it worth it.

A true experience that can’t be missed while taking Spanish courses in Monteverde is the explorations of the expansive rain and cloud forests. The majority of Monteverde’s rain and cloud forests are in the massive Cloud Forest Biological Reserve (Reserva Biologica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde) which covers 10,500 hectares. After Spanish classes in Monteverde students are able to explore this magnificent nature reserve where you can find a multitude of different species inhabiting the area including 161 species of amphibians, where the ‘extinct’ Golden Toad still resides, 91 species of migratory birds, 58 different bats, not to mention the 15 or so other types of species living in the area. For flower lovers studying Spanish in Costa Rica the Reserve is also host to the largest number of Orchids in the world, with 34 of its 500 newly discovered.

Truly enjoy your Spanish immersion in Costa Rica by parting from the forest floor and enhancing your discoveries in the tree tops. Explore the forest from a whole new perspective by flying through the jungle on the thrilling canopy tours. Afterwards, in order to lower your adrenaline a bit, enjoy a breathtaking walk on the many sky bridges weaving through the forest. Spanish immersion courses in Monteverde take you beyond the classroom and jungle, as there is the Arenal Volcano to explore, horseback riding to enjoy, and trekking to take part in venturing to some of the most exquisite waterfalls in Central America. Learning Spanish in Monteverde allows students to take advantage of learning about a new culture and language, as well as to experience, see, and appreciate one of the last preserved rainforests in the world.

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