Lázaro’s Success Story

Lázaro Rocha is a folklorist, a musician, a carpenter, and Intercultura’s handyman, and has been with us almost from the very beginning of our Sámara School. Lázaro is many things to many people; you can read about him here through the eyes of his colleagues. Spotlight on Lázaro “Lázaro is a great colleague; he is […]

WHEN, WHERE AND HOW: Spanish Immersion for 55+ Year-Old Students

Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Central America for students and travelers alike looking to immerse themselves in a new language and culture. Read Our Latest Guide to Planning and Choosing Your Spanish Immersion Program Abroad as a 55+ Learner For older students (55+), there is a unique opportunity to study […]

Intercultura’s 2016 Feature in Southwest Magazine: A Must-Read Interview

INTERVIEW FOR SOUTHWEST MAGAZINE ARTICLE, 2016 with Intercultura’s Founding Director Laura Ellington We’re excited to share a special piece of Intercultura’s history on our blog! This interview with our Founding Director, Laura Ellington, was originally featured in Southwest Magazine in 2016. Though it’s no longer available online, we wanted to preserve and celebrate this insightful […]

Annexation Day – Culture in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

What is Annexation of Guanacaste Day in Costa Rica? On July 25th, Guanacaste, one of Costa Rica’s seven provinces, celebrates its most significant cultural holiday: Annexation Day. This day marks the incorporation of the “Partido de Nicoya” into the State of Costa Rica, which occurred on July 25, 1824. The celebration is an annual civic […]

From Language Learner to Entrepreneur: My Journey in Costa Rica

Embracing and building a life in Costa Rica: A 25-Year Journey of Language, Life, and Building Dreams A 25-year journey in Costa Rica that began with language learning evolved into a fulfilling life of love, community, and founding a teacher training school to give back to the country. By Barbara Miller, Med, MA. Barbara is […]

Dive into Advanced Spanish Learning: Immersive Experiences in Sámara Beach

Are you ready to take your Spanish skills to the next level? Whether you’re looking to enhance your proficiency for personal or professional reasons, advanced Spanish courses offer a gateway to deeper cultural understanding and enriched communication. And what better way to embark on this journey than immersing yourself in the vibrant, tropical atmosphere of Playa Sámara, Costa Rica? […]

Bildungsurlaub in Costa Rica: Ihre Reise zur persönlichen Weiterentwicklung

Liebe Studierende und Bildungsurlauber, Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu können, dass wir jetzt offiziell als anerkannter Bildungsurlaub-Anbieter im Bundesland Hessen in Deutschland registriert sind! Das bedeutet, dass Sie jetzt Bildungsurlaub in Hessen beantragen können, um Ihr Studium in Costa Rica zu finanzieren und gleichzeitig die paradiesische Umgebung unseres wunderschönen Strandcampus oder unseres historischen Stadtcampus […]

Nelsy’s Success Story at Intercultura

Welcome to another inspiring article of our Intercultura’s Success Stories blog post series. Meet Nelsy, our dynamic and dedicated Spanish teacher and coordinator at our Sámara Beach Campus. She has worked at Intercultura for more than 12 years, and her story reminds us all that with unwavering commitment to our goals and a refusal to […]

Marcelo’s Story

Welcome to another exciting edition of our Intercultura Costa Rica blog series of success stories! Today, we introduce you to Marcelo, the dedicated Executive and Spanish Department Director of our language school. Marcelo is an integral part of our team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. With his magnetic personality and […]