| Have you ever wanted to take a tropical vacation to | | | | Certification. This should leave you safe in the water |
| a location where you would be able to have fun and | | | | and also make you feel confident about diving. Diving |
| play as well as learn something? Costa Rica is an ideal | | | | into the water you will find many different reefs. |
| location to have the best of both of those worlds. | | | | Most of them are formed from volcanoes and coral. |
| Splash in the beautiful turquoise oceans and take up | | | | With depths from 25 to 115 feet and water |
| learning Spanish. Or enjoy diving in the warm, inviting | | | | temperature of 78-84F, and great visibility, this is |
| waters off the coast of Costa Rica. | | | | proven to be a spectacular experience. With plenty |
| Going to a foreign country can be both exhilarating | | | | of dive sites located off the coast, you will definitely |
| and frustrating. With all the sights to see and things | | | | not be in short supply of something interesting to |
| to do it's a fun time. However, the barrier of not | | | | see. |
| being able to speak fluently with the local population | | | | When you have seen enough coral, don't forget to |
| can be aggravating. By vacationing to Costa Rica, you | | | | enjoy the fish that you will see while diving. From |
| can spend time studying abroad learning the language | | | | Trumpet Fish to Fine-spotted Moray Eels, there is not |
| as well as having fun! In Costa Rica, the "Ticos" or | | | | a short supply of fish during your dive. You may |
| local population will gladly help you in your learning | | | | even encounter sharks, starfish, dolphins, and many |
| quest. The teachers are local, native speaking, and | | | | other aquatic animals. Don't worry, though. The |
| teach at levels found in universities. You will get | | | | sharks are non-aggressive. |
| well-rounded education. Coupling two hours in the | | | | If you are interested in both diving in Costa Rica and |
| classroom and two hours of applied instruction, you | | | | learning Spanish, there are combination programs for |
| will retain what you have learned much easier. | | | | both. Take a four week Spanish and Scuba Program. |
| Courses last from one to four weeks depending on | | | | You get your Spanish classroom instruction, basic |
| what you sign up for. | | | | CPR, scuba dives, snacks and drink while on scuba |
| Since you won't be studying all day, and classes are | | | | boat, a guided waterfall hike, and more!! Now is the |
| only Monday to Friday, why not spend your free | | | | time to act on your dream vacation desire and book |
| time doing something fun! Diving in Costa Rica is | | | | a diving vacation in Costa Rica. Couple that with |
| exactly what you need after a day filled with | | | | Spanish instruction, and you will have fun and learn |
| instruction. Offered is the CMAS 1 Star Diving | | | | some knowledge you can take home with you! |