San Jose, Costa RicaBy: Brittany Guthridge, Olivia Brancati,

Erin Allred, and Reed Austin

Why We Want To Visit Costa Rica Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking country,

and we would appreciate the opportunity to practice the language we have been studying for two years.

Costa Ricans are very friendly, and accepting of tourists.

Costa Rica is rich in culture, and has spectacular scenic views.

This trip would have educational value because the best way to get a better understanding of the Spanish language is to visit a Spanish speaking country.

Travel/Accommodations Staying 8 days. Leaving June 15, and

coming back June 23. We plan on staying at

the Clarion Hotel Amon Plaza

- Cost is $145 a night, per room.

- Buffet breakfast is included

We will be exploring the city in city buses or taxis.

The average high temperature in Costa Rica in June is around 78˚ F.

The average rainfall for the month is around 11 inches.

It tends to be quite humid.

WEATHER IN COSTA RICA!

Dining Café del Teatro Nacional Is a classic theater from the 1890’s. We can experience the architecture,

and the unique music that wafts in through the windows.

The café is open later when there is a show being performed.

Cheap prices that are in our budget. Sabores De JerusalemSome of the best Mediterranean food in Costa RicaWe could eat authentic food that we would never get to taste in the United StatesA gathering place for tourists, and is an information center, so we can learn more about the country.

Beaches in Costa Rica Tortequero – This beach is one of the

best beaches in Costa Rica to experience wildlife first hand.

Starting at 6 p.m. baby turtles are out and about, and available to be viewed by the public.

While we’re staying at the beach, there is a national park nearby, and it is full of natural attractions, and places to learn about Costa Rica’s wildlife.

Wildlife includes bats, iguanas, monkeys, and much more.

There are many unique species of birds that fly by the beach, and it would be a great opportunity to go bird watching.

Braulio Carrillo – a Costa Rican National Park

There are 1,235 different species of Costa Rican plants and animals

We can go on hikes through the mountains, in order to get plenty of exercise.

Dining

La Cocina de Lena Food is classic

Costa Rican. It is located in

downtown San Jose, so we can explore what the natives do on their nights off.

Main courses are affordably priced.

Café Mundo-The food is international.-It is open virtually all day, so we could eat either lunch or dinner there.-The food is priced well for our budget.

Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica This theater has high

quality performances, that would broaden our cultural understanding of the arts.

It is considered the oldest historical building in the capital

It’s exquisite interior would give us a new feel for architecture.

Vocabulary! There are many words that we learned

in our Spanish 2 class this year, that we can use on our trip to Costa Rica!

Airport Words!

El boleto - ticketEl equipaje - LuggageEl itinerario - ItineraryEl pasaporte - PassportPasar por la aduana – Pass through customsFacturar el equipaje – to check one’s luggageCasa de cambio – currency exchange office

Hotel Words!

El ascensor - elevatorLa habitación – hotel roomLa llave - keyLa recepción – Reception desk

More Vocabulary!Getting Around

Town A pie – by foot La calle – street En autobus – by

bus Encontrar – to find Llegar – to arrive Ver las atracciones-

to go sightseeing Visitar un museo –

to visit a museum

Food Wordso el agua – watero Comer – to eato el pan - breado costar – to costo la cuenta – billo pedir – to ordero el sabor – flavoroEl supermercado – super marketoCenar – to have dinneroDesayunar – to have breakfast

The Many Rainforests of Costa Rica!

The rainforest is a beautiful place to experience nature in a different way.

In order to communicate with the natives, we will put our Spanish speaking skills to the test, and challenge ourselves.

Park Cafe

A restaurant that focuses on international cuisine.

The food is always changing, so if we ate there twice, we could experience something different each time.

The restaurant is rated 3 stars, and is reasonably priced.

Barbecue Los AnonosWell prepared

Costa Rican cuisineRustic wooden tables, so we can get a feel for historic Costa Rica

More Vocabulary!

Montar a caballo – ride a horse Agente de viajes – travel agent Tomar fotos – to take photos Acampar – to go camping Dar una caminata –to take a walk

BibliographyNational Parks of Costa Ricahttp://centralamerica.com/cr/parks/mobraulio.htmWe used this to find out about the national parks we want to visit.Disfrutahttp://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/costaricaguide/tp/CRBeaches.htmWe found information about the beaches in Costa Rica. Go Visit Costa Ricahttp://www.govisitcostarica.com/category/entertainment/restaurants.asp?rID=3We used this to find restaurants to eat at. Yahoo Travelhttp://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2770692-pizzeria_il_pomodoro_san_jose-i;_ylt=A9j8e6_JpulLbSMBlA2JFWoLWe used this to find more restaurants. Frommer’shttp://www.frommers.com/destinations/sanjosecostarica/D55915.htmlWe used this to find information and reviews on places to go.

Destinations 360http:www.destination360.com/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-rainforest//We used this to find information about the many rain forests of Costa Rica