Free CPI Activities

Dance class: A great opportunity to learn about local styles of dancing including Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia.

Movie night: Watch a great movie while you are in Costa Rica! Experience our movie salon inside CPI Monteverde in company of other students.

The library at CPI Monteverde organizes free cultural activities, tutoring, souvenir class, etc.

Optional Tours (bilingual guide included)

Ranario: Enjoy an interesting guided tour in the “Ranario” (frogs exhibition) where you will learn about the huge variety of frog species we have in Costa Rica. The best time to come is at night!

Valle Escondido (Hidden Valley): Different from the others tours as this one you will do it at night. Walk through the forest with a knowledgeable guide and a torch so that you can experience the activities of the nocturnal animals.

Half day

Coffee tour: This is an opportunity to visit a coffee plantation where you can learn about coffee and its history in Costa Rica. Watch the entire process from the crops in the field until the end product…the cup of coffee.

Half day

Horseback riding: This is an afternoon tour through the town and its beautiful trails; you can see monkeys and other animals. And then whilst the sun is setting and the beautiful day is coming to an end, we will take you to a local farm.

Half day

Trapiche tour: Visit to a traditional Costa Rican farm. A bilingual guide will explain you how sugar cane is processed. You will be able to walk around the farm, the forest and through the banana, coffee and sugar cane plantations.

Half day

Skytrek: Another exciting combination! Go into the forest over a suspended bridge offering beautiful views. Walk along the various trails observing the different vegetation as the altitude changes. Then, glide along zip lines through the trees. Make sure you take your camera with you on this tour!

Half day

Canopy Extreme: This tour is perfect for those looking for an excitement. Looking for an exciting tour? Then this is the one for you! Extreme adventure combining canopy, rappel and a Tarzan swing – all with impressive views. You won't want to miss this.

Half day

Monteverde Reserve: Walk through the forest at the Monteverde Reserve. You will have a specialized nature guide that specializes in nature that will explain to you all about the varied flora and fauna in the wonderful rain forest in Monteverde.

Half day

Selvatura: We invite you to come to Selvatura and enjoy the best treetop walkways in the area. It is here that you can visit the third largest private insect collection in the world, as well as an amazing butterfly garden.

Half day

Monteverde Reserve: Walk through the forest at the Monteverde Reserve. You will have a specialized nature guide that specializes in nature that will explain to you all about the varied flora and fauna in the wonderful rain forest in Monteverde.

Half day

Arenal Volcano Tour & transfer: Two day excursion to the Arenal Volcano. The trip includes a full time guide, some meals, transportation, accommodations, two guided hikes, and entrance to the hot springs.

Saturday 8:00 am - Sunday 6:00 pm

Manuel Antonio Beach (Central Pacific): Two day excursion to Manuel Antonio Beach. The trip includes a full time guide, some meals, transportation, accommodations, and entrance to the National Park, where you can walk along some of the beautiful trails and observe some of the amazing wildlife.

Friday 2:00 pm - Sunday 7:00 pm