Cultural Activities
Immerse yourself in Costa Rican Culture
Communicating in another language requires more than just grammar and vocabulary. It requires an understanding of another culture. To help you gain this knowledge, ILISA offers a variety of cultural activities that serve as a valuable complement to your Spanish program.
As a part of this program, you will have the opportunity to learn about the country, its history, and its people. We offer trips to places of interest, such as museums, the central market and the theater. We organize 1 or 2 activities each week. You can participate in as many activities as you’d like during your program at ILISA. Some activities start at 1:15 p.m., while others begin after 3:15 p.m. Best of all, they’re completely free!
Activities vary from week-to-week. Options include:
- San Jose city tour
- Latin dance classes
- Visits to the Historic Church of Cartago and other culturally significant sites
- Cooking classes at our open terrace café
- Guided tours of the Jade Museum, Gold Museum, Art Museum, Children’s Museum and National Museum, all led by one of our Spanish instructors
- A guided visit to the historic Central Market
- Performances at the National Theater
- Movie nights
- Fruit-tasting afternoons
- Happy hour gatherings
- Indoor soccer matches
- Train rides to Heredia or Cartago
and so much more…