This
Costa Rican Spanish school is located in the small town of Manuel
Antonio which is part of the town of Quepos. These two towns are
less than 100 miles from San José, on the central Pacific
coast of Costa Rica. Quepos, to the north, is a former banana
shipping port and the current sports fishing mecca of Costa Rica.
Manuel Antonio, on the other hand, is famous for its national
park, beautiful beaches, scenic drive and luxurious accomodations.
Manuel Antonio is truly
a different, tropical world. This fact is immediately apparent
upon turning the last corner out of Quepos and starting up the
hill south of town.
With the establishment of Manuel
Antonio National Park in 1972, the people of Costa Rica decided
to preserve for future generations one of the most beautiful and
bio-diverse areas in the world. Although it is the country's smallest
national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in
its 683 hectares is unequaled.
Manuel Antonio National Park contains
numerous short trails, all of which are easily accessible and
well maintained, and they tend to follow the coastline, supplying
beautiful views and easy access to the picturesque white sand
beaches.