Bienvenido
Study the Language Explore the Land!
On Costa Rica’s amazingly beautiful Central Pacific coastline starting from Manuel Antonio National Park, south to the border of Panama sits a small ocean throw back of a Costa Rican fishing village community known as Playa Dominical. Now this community has turned into a surfer’s paradise with the most consistent waves in all Central America. This is the real Costa Rica with no high-rise apartments or big-name hotels. Instead, you will find long sections of stunning, private coastline in a lush tropical paradise with an abundance of wildlife and sensuous green mountain escape.
Add to this, a language experience where the teacher is there just for you in a one on one setting along the quiet serene shore of the Baru river just a 12 minute walk from town. This is what awaits you when you join the AEC family in Playa Dominical.
“AEC is like a family! All the AEC people truly cared about each member of our family, and we made lifelong friends.”
Mary Shaughnessy
AEC Client, 2021
Dominical Programs
Getting to Dominical
Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport, (SJO). Classes start on Mondays.
Airport Pickup
Contact Monkey Ride, a private shuttle company, to arrange transportation from the airport (SJO) or nearby hotels to Villas Rio Mar in Dominical. Cost is around $55.00.
Take the Bus
If you have been to Costa Rica before, and are familiar with Costa Rica’s public bus system, taking the bus is also an option.
Things to know about taking the bus to Dominical:
Lodging in Dominical
Homestay
DUE TO COVID NOT AVIALABLE AT THIS TIME
Suggested Lodging Options
2022 Domincal Pricing
| Spanish Program Options | Desciption | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | 2 Hours | 1 | $280 | $560 | $840 | $1120 | $250 |
| Private Lessons | 3 Hours | 1 | $390 | $780 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $350 |
| Private Lessons | 4 Hours | 1 | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $450 |
| Semi Private Lessons | 2 Hours | 2 | $380 | $760 | $1,140 | $1,520 | $350 |
| Semi Private Lessons | 3 Hours | 2 | $510 | $1,020 | $1,530 | $2,040 | $460 |
| Semi Private Lessons | 4 Hours | 2 | $600 | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,400 | $550 |
| Private Group Lessons | 4 Hours (per student) | 3-6 | $250 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $250 |
Additional Program Options
Children’s Program: Same Prices as above but specially designed for children 6 to 9 and 10 to 13
How to Register
Contact our registration coordinator, Jeff Garrison, for more information and assistance with booking your course sessions. To contact Jeff please use the numbers below or submit a message via the contact form.
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Inquiry Form
Please fill out our inquiry form one of our knowledgeable representatives will get back to you within one business day.
Explore Dominical
On the central pacific coast of Costa Rica is one of the country’s most beautiful uncut gems, Dominical. From its turquoise green water to its fiery red and gold sunsets, the natural beauty of the area is second to none. The town sits on the Pacific Ocean bordered to the north by the Rio Baru, on the east by three thousand-foot high mountains and to the south by dark, coffee brown, beaches and coves. One of the most striking features of Dominical can be found while swimming in the water, the town simply disappears. All you see are the tall beach palms and mangroves surrounded by verdant green hills reaching up into the mountains.
Dominical has been known for many years to the international surfing community because of its consistently good waves. Only recently has it been discovered by those people attracted to its natural beauty. Not more than twenty years ago the only buildings to be found were a few dilapidated fishing huts built by local fishermen. Since then the town has grown to over 400 permanent residents with a number of small beach front restaurants, bars and cabinas. Even with the emergence and growth of the town, it is possible to walk from one end of Dominical to the other in less than ten minutes.
Domincal Facts
Country: Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas
Altitude: Sea level
Climate: Tropical Coastline
Average Yearly Rainfall:28 inches
Temperature:Average Temperature: 75°F
Things to See
Hacienda Baru Wildlife Refuge, Ballena National Marine Park, Nauyaca Waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.
Things to Do
Learn Spanish, adventure tours, whale watching, and a plethora of water sports.