Cartago has numerous farmer villages with different plantations producing coffee, vegetables, sugar cane, and ornamental plants. It has National Parks and Protected Wildlife Refuges like the Zapantí National Park, the Irazú Volcano National Park, and the Guayabo National Monument, which is the largest and most important archaeological site discovered in Costa Rica.

Spanish by the River Spanish by the river is located in a beautiful tropical scenery with a great view of the Turrialba Volcano. The school offers an accredited Spanish program, focused on oral skills, plus specialty courses and an extensive excursions program as well, including all sorts of activities, like horseback riding, canyoning, canopy tours, etc. Turrialba	Adventure Education Center AEC The AEC offers Spanish immersion programs in three different locations in Costa Rica: Playa Dominical, Turrialba and Arenal Volcano. The school combines intensive, small group Spanish instruction with afternoon and weekend activities such as Latin Dance & cooking classes, as well as kayaking, river rafting, etc. Turrialba & other locations
Personalized Spanish -- CEEP This is a small school and it plans to stay that way. Personalizing its programs to meet  students' needs is the #1 objective. Class sizes from 1 - 3 students. The school is located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood with easy access to San Jose city. Tres Ríos

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