ACCOMMODATIONS:
SA Tamarindo
Student Residence in Playa
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Spanish School Residence
 Located
at the Spanish school, the residence is an extremely popular option.
Currently the school has 4 large apartments. Students staying
at the Spanish school residence will share a room with other students
along with common areas: living room, kitchen and bathroom. The
residence option is perfect if you prefer not to stay with a host
family, don't mind sharing an apartment with others, and like
to be walking distance from everything in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
 The
apartments are basic but nice. We would classify the apartments
to have the feel of a nice hostel or a college dorm. Importantly
they all have air conditioning, cable TV, and wireless high speed
internet. Being on the beach, many people enjoy
having the opportunity to stay in a place with A/C. We would classify
the apartments to have the feel of a nice hostel or a college
dorm.
 Each
apartment is furnished and the kitchens all have refrigerators
and stoves along with all necessary cooking utensils. The apartments
on the top floor have a nice balcony overlooking the surrounding
areas. All apartments do have their own patio area.
From the apartment, students only have to walk
5-10 minutes to get to the most central area of Playa Tamarindo
AND the beach area.
The Homestay Option
Living with a Costa Rican host family is a great
way to learn more about the culture while also having another
place where you can practice your Spanish. The Spanish school
has carefully selected a number of families to help make your
stay enjoyable.
Typical families will host one to two students
at a time. Each student will receive his/her own room and will
get two meals per day (breakfast and dinner). Additionally each
student will get a key to allow them to come and go as they please.
The homestays can be considered relatively small and basic. However
do not let this deter you. Costa Rican are well known for their
hospitality!
The vast majority of our host families are located
in the towns of Santa Rose and Villa Real. These towns are approximately
3-5 miles from Playa Tamarindo. There is regular and cheap public
transportation between these towns and Playa Tamarindo, so getting
back and forth will not present any difficulty. Buses run from
early in the morning to early evening. Taxis are available at
virtually any hour.
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