Travel with Idioma and Hummingbird
Idioma already partners with Hummingbird Student Tours for graduate-level credit for traveling teachers—now we’re teaming up to travel together!
Introducing: the Pura Vida Educator Experience, organized by Hummingbird Student Tours from February 19 to February 25, 2027 (with an optional 3-day extension through February 28).
Through Idioma Education & Consulting, you can combine this unforgettable immersion trip with our course, Learning Beyond the Classroom: Pura Vida Educator Experience, to earn 3 graduate-level credits from Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).
This isn't just a vacation—it’s a carefully designed cultural and linguistic deep dive built specifically for educators looking to revitalize their teaching, build authentic classroom materials, and experience true pura vida.
Program Highlights:
Authentic Homestays: Live with a local host family in Heredia, sharing daily breakfasts and dinners while practicing Spanish in a warm, welcoming environment.
Targeted Language Instruction: Receive 16 hours of Spanish instruction led by native Costa Rican professors, tailored to your level.
Culture & Adventure: Explore Heredia's Central Market, take a coffee farm tour, experience whitewater rafting in Sarapiquí, tackle a ropes course, and visit a local wildlife rescue center.
Optional 3-Day Extension: Extend your stay to visit the pristine beaches of Isla Tortuga, take a Latin dance class, and enjoy extra time with your host family.
Turn Travel into Credit: The Idioma Advantage
Through Idioma’s optional course add-on ($600), you can transform your trip into tangible professional growth—meeting district requirements for salary advancement, re-licensure, or professional development goals.
Course Structure & Benefits:
Self-Paced & Flexible: Complete online modules with no required live sessions. Work around your travel schedule and return home with a clear path to finish.
Curriculum Integration: Translate your real-world observations, cultural photos, and language practice into actionable units, lesson plans, and authentic resources for your students.
Collaborative Community: Connect and reflect with fellow educators through online discussion boards.
Graduate Credits: Earn 3 accredited graduate credits through SNHU.
Trip Details at a Glance
Dates: February 19–25, 2027 (Optional extension through Feb 28)
Location: Heredia, Costa Rica
Traveler Ground Package: $3,595 (Deposit: $750)
3-Day Extension Add-on: $550
Idioma Graduate Course Add-on: $600
How to Register
Head over to the Pura Vida Educator Experience Registration Page.
Select your traveler package and make sure to select the Idioma Course | 3 Graduate Credits add-on at checkout.
Check with your school district or state licensing agency to confirm how graduate credits apply toward your salary scale or re-certification requirements.
Pack your bags, sharpen your Spanish, and get ready to bring back world-class experiences to your classroom!
