Marañones (Cashews) Learning Spanish at El Marañón Hola, como estas? - Pura Vida! In the very personal atmosphere of the Albergue EL MARAÑON, learning Spanish is great fun. Everybody can join in and individual requirements are easily catered for, because the groups are small. Classes are held outside in the bamboo pavilion, so during the breaks you can stroll around the tropical gardens, watch the humming birds in action or help yourself to some mango fruit. We timetable the classes in such a way as to ensure that you have plenty of opportunity to explore San José and the Central Valley or to relax in a hammock, if the fancy takes you. Hasta Luego! The choice is yours: individual or group tuition (2-4 participants) for one week or longer. 20 or 30 classes per week with courses beginning throughout the year. 4 levels (for small groups): beginner, beginner with some knowledge, intermediate and advanced (= conversation/near-native competence). supervision of children available during classes. accommodation in our guest house or with local families with breakfast. Costs (per week in a double room incl. breakfast and airport pick-up): 20 lessons group € 425 individual € 549 30 lessons group € 580 individual € 699 Extra lessons 15 € Single room surcharge € 8 / day Extra day in double room without lessons with breakfast 23 € Half Board 30 € Children in same room with parents with Half Board and child care during lessons 99 € / week Begin every Monday, lessons from Monday-Friday, arrival Sunday, departure Saturday, exceptions possible. Extra-curricular programme In addition to the courses we run a number of extra- curricular activities. Each week there is one cultural event of topical interest, one excursion (a national park or local project) and one evening of entertainment. Cost: 100 € Dancing lessons In addition to learning the Spanish language, you can take instructions in Latin American dancing, e.g. salsa, merengue or bolero. Arrangements can be made during your stay. 20 € per lesson (50 minutes)