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Modern Languages @ FLCC: Costa Rica Study Abroad

CR2015 Application

CR2015AppDLCR2015AppDLDownload the ML@FLCC: Costa Rica Study Abroad 2015 Application Packet!
(Applications due September 2015, get started now!)

Contact BARBARA.KRUGER@FLCC.EDU for more information!

What Can I Expect When I Study Abroad With FLCC?

First and foremost, SPN175 @ FLCC (Spanish Study Abroad) is an opportunity to study the Spanish language and Hispanic culture while having the adventure of a lifetime!

  • 3 credit-hour course! (SUNY credits transfer as humanities – liberal arts)
  • Practical and interactive Spanish language classes with FLCC faculty.
  • Guided excursions to ecological zones such as cloud forests, natural preserves, rivers, beaches, and volcanoes.
  • Heart-racing activities such as zip-lining (canopy tours), aerial trams, and an endless supply of coffee!
  • City tours featuring artisan works, cathedrals, basilicas, plantations, festivals, and cultural events.
  • Home-stay accommodations with local host families. Including prepared meals.
  • A wide selection of restaurants, markets, and local food.
  • Free time to explore as you please!

What to see in Costa Rica!
(Destinations and activities may vary from year-to-year due to cost, weather, or logistical complications…)

Zoo Ave

Zoo Ave

Zoo Ave is a rehabilitation hot spot for all types of species native to Costa Rica. All entrance fees go to funding the rehabilitation and release of injured animals, as well as breeding and conservation programs! Sitting on nearly three acres of land, the zoo is home to rescued and recovering animals kept in clean and natural conditions, though the open environment invites wildlife from the surrounding reserve into the park as well. Enjoy the day strolling among free roaming peacocks and lizards while listening to the harmonious mix of exotic birds, cats, and monkeys echoing through the forest. Zoo Ave is the perfect introduction to Costa Rican biodiversity! Follow the links below to learn more about Zoo Ave!

Señor y Señora Ese

Señor y Señora Ese

Fábrica Señor y Señora Ese is a wood processing plant that offers tours of the factory, an on-site gift shop, and even a typical Costa Rican restaurant! Being a global leader in ecological conservation, it comes as no surprise that the factory’s wood comes from mindfully managed forest land. Take an intimate look at how the wood is processed into beautiful jewelry, breathtaking statues, and all sorts of instruments and trinkets through a guided tour of the factory. Afterward be sure to stop in the gift shop and the restaurant to support local ecotourism with your enthusiastic patronage! Follow the links below to learn more about La Fábrica Señor y Señora Ese!

Doka Estate

Doka Estate

The Doka Estate coffee plantation is a third generation business and is proudly the only wet mill in Costa Rica. With over 1500 coffee pickers alone, Doka Estate provides a way of life not only to Costa Ricans, but to neighboring countries as well. Tours of the plantation describe the entire process of growing coffee, from the planting techniques and harvesting procedures, to the system of separating, drying, and shipping the final product. Taste and purchase the different types of coffee only available at the Doka Estate! Follow the links below to learn more about The Doka Estate!

Sarchí

Sarchí

Tour Sarchí and immerse yourself in the rich culture born of a lifestyle born on the skids of ox carts. Sarchí is now known even more for its intricately hand painted carretas than the lifestyle that brought about the tradition. Coffee beans fuel the lifeblood of the city, and while the carts have long been put to rest, the vibrant spirit lives on.

While traveling in the city, be sure to notice the traditional style of painting on everything, including but not limited to benches, walls, sidewalks, and even guard rails! Follow the links below to learn more about Sarchí!

Monteverde

Monteverde

Monteverde. At almost 5,000 feet above sea level, this magnificent cloud forest is home to over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, tens of thousands of insect species, and more than 2500 varieties of plants. It’s no wonder why 70,000 people visit this mesmerizing landscape annually. Spend a night in the forest and take a nocturnal tour to learn about the native animals most active at night. Lose yourself among the dense flora on a tour of the hanging bridges and find yourself again among the clouds, taking an aerial tram and zip-lining through the canopy! Follow the links below to learn more about Monteverde!

El Castillo

El Castillo

There is much to do at the Castillo Country Club! Visit the only ice skating rink in Costa Rica, tour the property on a tiny train ride, or go on a frightful journey through a haunted castle! You can choose to spend the day outside, basking in the sun on the campgrounds or next to the pool. Play a pick-up game of soccer or tennis before lunch upstairs in the restaurant La Reina, the sports bar El Rey, or the eatery downstairs next to the game room. Afterwards be sure to hit up the sauna or Jacuzzi! For more information on all the activities the Castillo Country Club has to offer, follow the links below!

La Paz

La Paz

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is a beautiful nature park that rests on 70 acres of land in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Two waterfalls, a serpentarium, ranarium, an aviary, and a butterfly observatory are just a few of the many attractions at the park.

Visit the jungle cats, hold a toucan, or go on a two mile hike through the rain forest! The hike features several spectacular waterfalls, with breathtaking vistas of each one. Be sure to stop in at the gift shop and dine at the buffet style restaurant before you leave! Check out the links below for more information about La Paz!

Volcán Poás

Volcán Poás

The Volcano Poás, situated about ten miles north of Alajuela, is one of the largest volcanoes in Costa Rica and vents almost continuously. With an altitude of over 8000 feet, the summit of Volcano Poas is easily placed above the clouds. On a clear day it is possible to see both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts from the top of the volcano, offering some of the most stunning views in Costa Rica! Visit the volcano’s two craters, including a beautiful hike through the forest to a view of the serene Lake Botos and Laguna Caliente, which is one of most acidic lakes in the world!

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