Study Abroad in San José: Cultural Excursions

As well as class-related day trips for 4-credit courses taught in English, AIFS also organizes the following weekend excursions for all students; included in the program fee.

Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest (3 days)

Included in program fee

Afternoon departure by bus to La Fortuna Waterfall on the Arenal route. Visit the Hot Springs where you can bathe in the warm waters of the spa.

The next day, enjoy the vista of the Arenal Volcano and the wide variety of birds and mammals that take refuge in Arenal Lake. Leisurely hike down to the La Fortuna waterfall. Then travel to Monteverde to see the famous Cloud Forest which is the main destination for most tourists to Costa Rica.

The next morning, head to Monteverde Private Reserve, dedicated to the conservation of the area’s flora and fauna.

Manuel Antonio National Park (3 days)

Included in program fee

Afternoon departure by bus to Manuel Antonio National Park which has some of the most beautiful beaches on the Central Pacific coast.

The next day, take time to enjoy the park and beaches: white sands and warm water surrounded by lush vegetation.

On the final day, take a last look at the flora and fauna of the park including monkeys, sloths, raccoons and many species of exotic plants and flowers before an early evening return to San José.

Both excursions include accommodations, transportation, entrance fees and breakfast. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Dates and itineraries of all excursions are tentative and subject to change.