Tour

Study Abroad Immersion Program

The Study Abroad Immersion Program Experienced by
Indiana University students in Costa Rica July 2021
 

Academia de Español Nicoya offers a welcoming environment to develop your Spanish communication skills. You will enjoy morning sessions with attentive team leaders and teachers who will help you improve your language level.  They will also prepare you to explore daily cultural experiences and the beauty of nature.
 

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Festival de la Tortilla

The Nicoya Party (Territory) was annexed to Costa Rica on July 25, 1824.  To commemorate the event many celebrations take place every July 25, especially in Guanacaste province.

Just 14 kilometers northeast of Nicoya (approximately a 20 minute drive) the rural community of Corralillo is located, where the inhabitants celebrate the Corn Tortilla Festival.

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Coyol wine

Coyol wine is a traditional artisanal drink produced from the sap of the Coyol Palm Tree (scientifically known as Acrocomia Aculeata).

In Nicoya, Coyol wine is a seasonal beverage created from December to May, which is the summer or dry season in Costa Rica.  Those who make it are called “coyoleros” and the place where it is made and sold is known as a “coyolera”.

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La Pica de Leña

La Pica de Leña (Chopping firewood) a celebration that reflects the Nicoya people’s identity

  For over 470 years Nicoyans have commemorated the tradition of La Pica de Leña (chopping firewood).

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Guaitil and San Vicente; preserving the Chorotega pottery heritage.

A glimpse into the secrets of Chorotega art that has been passed down through generations.

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