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La Escuela Del Sol is in its second year as a Spanish, surfing, yoga and fire dancing school in Montezuma, Costa Rica. Classes are taken individually or in combination for durations of 1-4 weeks. For college students, academic credit may even be available for the Spanish course.

All programs include accommodation, course materials, a guided waterfall hike, and for longer stays, a graduation bonfire, an optional 3rd Friday to make for extended travel and a choice between a zip line canopy tour or a horseback riding tour to the El Chorro Waterfalls.

Spanish Courses Students are given 2 hours of classroom instruction and 2 hours of applied learning each day. Applied learning is where you can put your newfound language skills to good use. This may include a walk on the beach, a scavenger hunt, a debate, an assignment as a reporter, a board game, or many other fun and hands on activities.

Yoga Courses Courses are in the style of Hatha Vinyasa in a studio adjacent to the Montezuma River. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Mats and props are provided.

Surfing Courses Classes are held at Playa Grande, just north of Montezuma. Surfboards are kept in a cabina on the beach so that students do not have to carry their boards very far. For beginners, classes begin with instruction on the beach and a talk about safety. They are then moved into the white water, where it is easier to catch waves and to practice standing up. Finally, students are taken out to the break to get some real experience.

Fire Dancing Courses Fire poi is taught on a lawn in front of the ocean. It consists of 2 chains with balls on the end, which are swung in intricate patterns around the body while dancing. When lit on fire, the poi take on a majestic quality. All levels are taught.