As your departure date for Costa Rica moves closer, take a look at some suggestions we have for planning your trip.

Airlines, tips & reservations: Want to know which airlines fly through which cities? Get a candid evaluation of the different options available.

If you want to find your own hotel accommodations, read unbiased opinions about hotelsand vacations at TripAdvisor

What to Pack: A useful list of various items you'll want in Costa Rica, rated according to necessity.

Prepare for your studies: Learning Spanish begins before you even arrive at ILISA. Find out about some of the things you can do at home to prepare yourself for studying Spanish in Costa Rica.

Study at ILISA A-Z: An orientation packet that has all the information you'd ever want to know about Costa Rica, ILISA, travelling, homestays, and much much more. We'll give you a copy upon arrival but you might want to become familiar with it sooner.

Your arrival - what to expect has all the info you'd ever want to know on arriving at the airport. We've even included photos that take you step-by-step through the immigration and customs process until you're out the door and on your way. Also, meet the people who'll pick you up at the airport!