The Solo Experience

Live the real Costa Rica

Flexible dates: year-round program options

Stays from 1 to 12 weeks

Experience Costa Rica authentically, live with a local family

Improve your Spanish

Connect with the local community by interning with a local business

Participant Requirements:

  • At least 18 years of age and graduated from high school

  • Some Spanish background is a plus, but not required

  • Some travel experience is useful, but not required

  • Must have: desire, confidence, motivation, and leadership skills

  • Must be flexible and open to new ideas and cultures

  • Must be physically and mentally able to live in a small village in a tropical climate

Explore this amazing part of the world!

Internship options include:

  • Public Elementary and High Schools

  • Law Office

  • Local Store

  • National Park office

  • Dental Office

  • Accounting Firm

  • Pharmacy

  • Construction

  • Hotel

  • Restaurant

  • Environmental Non-Profit

  • Sustainable Farm

  • Medicinal Plant Garden

  • and more!

Program Costs

 

$500

per week/3 meals a day included

with a $100 application fee

 

$450

per week/2 meals a day included

with a $100 application fee

 

$10

per hour/ a la carte Spanish lessons