You didn't come to Costa Rica just to live here.
You came to experience a different way of life.
But when you don't speak Spanish, it's easy to stay in the English-speaking bubble.
You can live next door to Costa Rican families, visit the local market, work with people from the community — and still feel like you're standing on the outside.
Our Spanish Immersion is designed to help you change that.
All Spanish levels welcome.
You Live in Costa Rica. But Do You Feel Part of Costa Rica?
Maybe you know how to get by.
You can order food.
You can use Google Translate.
You can ask your partner or a bilingual friend for help.
But sometimes you want more.
You want to talk to your neighbor.
You want to understand the stories people tell.
You want to communicate directly with the people who work around your home or land.
You want to make local friends.
You want to participate instead of simply observe.
Because getting by isn't the same as feeling connected.
And that's where Spanish can change your experience of Costa Rica.
From Living in Costa Rica to Feeling Part of Costa Rica
Imagine being able to:
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Have a spontaneous conversation with your neighbor.
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Make genuine connections with local people.
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Chat at the farmers' market.
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Communicate directly with people who work around your home, farm or land.
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Understand local expressions and cultural context.
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Participate more naturally in community life.
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Feel confident enough to speak — even when your Spanish isn't perfect.
That's the transformation we're after.
Not perfect Spanish.
A deeper connection to the place you call home.
Spanish Isn't Just a Class Here.
It's part of your everyday life.
At Finca Sol y Valle, you don't learn Spanish and then return to an English-speaking environment.
You learn Spanish by living it.
Your lessons are connected to real experiences — sharing meals, meeting local people, exploring the land, learning about Costa Rican culture and participating in a conscious, regenerative community.
You'll practice what you're learning in situations that actually matter.
Because the goal isn't to memorize more Spanish.
It's to use Spanish to participate more fully in your life here.
Learn Spanish Through the Life You Already Love
Nature & Regenerative Living
Explore the gardens, edible forest and land while experiencing the regenerative way of life at Finca Sol y Valle.
Community
Practice Spanish through genuine interactions with local people, community members and guides.
Food & Culture
Share meals, cook together, explore Costa Rican traditions and let conversations happen naturally.
Wellness
Experience practices such as yoga, biodanza, Reiki and meditation as part of your immersion.
Local Life
Stay with a Costa Rican family, share meals and experience Spanish in an everyday environment.
Real Conversation
Take what you learn in class and use it in real situations — where language becomes meaningful.
What Your Immersion Looks Like
01 — Build Your Spanish Foundation
Learn with experienced local Spanish teachers through 40 hours of guided instruction.
02 — Take Spanish Into Real Life
Practice what you're learning through conversations, cultural experiences and community interactions.
03 — Live With a Costa Rican Family
Stay in a private room with a local family and share dinner together.
04 — Experience the Land & Culture
Explore nature, participate in regenerative farm life, share meals and experience Costa Rican traditions.
05 — Keep Connecting
Leave with more confidence to continue speaking, participating and building relationships in your everyday life in Costa Rica.
Your Spanish Doesn't Stop When Class Ends.
Live With a Costa Rican Family.
One of the most meaningful parts of the immersion is our Homestay experience.
You'll stay in a private room with a local Costa Rican family, share dinner together and experience Spanish as part of everyday life.
Because some of the most valuable language learning happens when you're not thinking about learning.
Over dinner.
During a conversation.
While sharing a story.
While laughing about something you didn't quite understand the first time.
This is where Spanish becomes real.
Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed at the farm, and dietary needs can be accommodated.
Local families are approximately a 15-minute walk from Finca Sol y Valle.
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Your Immersion Includes
✓ 40 hours of Spanish lessons with experienced local teachers
✓ Real-life Spanish practice with community members and guides
✓ Local Costa Rican family homestay
✓ Shared meals and cultural experiences
✓ A guided tour to Cartago, Costa Rica's oldest city
✓ Wellness practices including yoga, biodanza, reiki and meditation
✓ Nature and regenerative living experiences at Finca Sol y Valle
Is This Experience For You?
This immersion is for you if:
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You're living in Costa Rica — or seriously considering making it home.
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You want to connect more deeply with the local community.
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You're tired of staying inside the English-speaking expat bubble.
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You love nature, wellness and a more conscious way of living.
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You want to experience Costa Rica beyond tourism.
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You want practical Spanish you can actually use.
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You're open to making mistakes, trying new things and learning through experience.
You don't need perfect Spanish.
You don't even need to feel confident yet.
You just need to be willing to participate.
Testimonials
Early Bird -OCT 15th
Ready to Step Outside the Bubble?
Spanish Immersion Program
November 29 – December 12, 2026
January 24 – February 6, 2027
Your immersion includes:
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40 hours of Spanish instruction
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Local family homestay
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Cultural immersion
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Community experiences
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Nature & regenerative living
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Wellness experiences
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Real-life Spanish practice
Investment
$1,750
Early Bird: $1,500
Deposit: $500
How to join
Because this is an immersive experience in a small community, we keep the group intentionally limited.
Every participant goes through a simple application process so we can make sure the experience is a good fit for you — and for the community.
01 — Apply
Complete a short application and tell us a little about yourself, your Spanish experience and what you're hoping to experience in Costa Rica.
02 — Meet Us
We'll invite you to a short call to learn more about you, answer your questions and make sure the immersion is the right fit.
03 — Reserve Your Place
If we're both excited to move forward, you'll secure your place with a $500 deposit.
Early Bird -OCT 15th
The application is free and does not commit you to joining.
FAQ
Do I need to know Spanish to participate? R/You don't need to know Spanish to participate in the program. We'll have different class levels. In the application to the program we will take a diagnostic language test.
Do I need to live already in Costa Rica to participate? R/You don't need to live in Costa Rica already. The most important thing is that you truly want to improve your Spanish language level to actually connect with locals from CR or spanish speakers in general.
How far is the homestay from the farm? R/Our homestay program families' houses are within a 10-20 minute walk from the farm.
What are the classes like? R/We'll combine in-classroom lessons with dynamic activities that integrate embodiment practices, farming, and a field trip, so you can integrate the language through theory and practice.
You Came to Costa Rica for a Different Kind of Life.
Let Spanish help you experience it more deeply.
You don't need to speak perfectly.
You don't need to know everything.
You just need to take the first step outside the bubble.
Learn the language. Meet the people. Experience the culture. Feel more at home.
From living in Costa Rica...
To feeling part of Costa Rica.