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STAY. LEARN. EXPLORE COSTA RICA.
CHOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY
Each program stands on its own, with its own subject, learning objectives and field experiences. Choose the area that interests you and experience Costa Rica as part of the learning process.
OUR PROGRAMS
Choose a focused two-week program and explore Costa Rica through structured study, hands-on practice and field-based learning. Each program stands on its own, with its own objectives, learning activities and educational journeys.
Our Programs
Gastronomy & Food Culture
Explore local ingredients, agricultural traditions and Costa Rican culinary knowledge.
Duration: Two weeks
Our Programs
Biodiversity & Tropical Ecology
Study Costa Rica’s ecosystems, species and conservation through field-based exploration.
Duration: Two weeks
Our Programs
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Discover Costa Rican identity through history, traditional arts, heritage and creative practice.
Duration: Two weeks
WHAT MAKES LA CASITA DIFFERENT?
LA CASITA
Your home base for learning and exploration
La Casita is the residential heart of every program, a welcoming home hosted by its owners and designed for small groups who value personal attention, shared learning and a peaceful environment. Between lessons and field experiences, you can study in comfortable indoor and outdoor spaces, take part in cooking and creative workshops in our open kitchen, spend time in the garden and vegetable patch, or relax by the swimming pool surrounded by the rural landscape of Cartago. More than a place to stay, La Casita is where each day begins and ends: a space to prepare, exchange ideas, reflect on what you have discovered and feel at home in Costa Rica.
DIEGO LUNA
Founder & Director of Administration and Program Development
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SIMON BERLIOZ
Co-Founder & Director of Operations and Participant Experience
FOUNDERS & LEADERSHIP
La Casita del Turista was founded in Cartago, Costa Rica, by Diego Luna and Simon Berlioz. Their complementary professional backgrounds support the educational, administrative and residential dimensions of the center.
DIEGO LUNA
Founder & Director of Administration and Program Development
With a professional background in sustainable tourism management and data analytics, Diego leads the center’s administration and the development of its educational programs, combining strategic planning, program design and data-informed decision-making.
SIMON BERLIOZ
Co-Founder & Director of Operations and Participant Experience
With a professional background in cybersecurity and human resources, Celso oversees day-to-day operations and the participant experience. He serves as the main point of contact for each group and coordinates the services and practical details required for every program to be delivered as planned.
READY TO BEGIN YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY?
Explore upcoming programs, dates and participation details, and choose the subject you would like to experience in Costa Rica.
