Costa Rica Youth Exchange 2023
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Experience Costa Rica like a local high school student and let friendship fuel your Spanish journey.
Let's share the good life.
Open enrollment-Summer 2023

Immersion is indispensable.    

Spanish confidence thrives when we are open to new people, new outlooks and new challenges. Since 1998, our Costa Rica summer exchange brings youth together in a mutually shared experience of friendship and community spirit. For visiting teens, adapting to our village way of life is a milestone in personal growth, and self-reliance.

Jump into our festive teen culture.

High school exchange Tilaran Costa Rica
​ This summer, the difference is you.
  • Feel comfortable using Spanish everyday.
  • Shift your social engagement into high gear.​
  • Gain the confidence to make connections anywhere.​
  • ​Experience the adventure of backroads Costa Rica
You will enjoy a truly authentic village experience. Everyday is unique with unlimited ways to particpate and share your interests. We sponsor hands-on sessions that are both fun and  socialiy interactive with local teens. Sessions include arts, cooking, music, dance, Spanish conversation, sports encounters, after-school events, youth service projects. 
Relax, no tests, no itinerary, no tour guides.
Slow down this summer, take in the breeze and follow toucans in the trees.  While toasting tortillas make new friends, laugh, and feel at ease while exploring rich greenways of waterfalls, horses, honey and cheese.  Let's immerse ourselves in the good life.

Reserve your dates

2023 Dates / Costs
teen friendships Costa Rica

Warm and wholesome.

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Hosted by our high school

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Youth-inspired experience

high school immersion Costa Rica

Un-avoidable friendships, fluency and fun.

Tilaran high school exchange
Spanish thrives in our open-school culture
healthy teen activities outdoor
Fostering healthy friendships
high school supported immersion
Our supportive bilingual  staff
Youth service projects Tilaran Costa Rica
Come together for a community purpose
boys costa rica adventure
Explore our local jungle adventures.
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Team challenges
friendly soccer Costa Rica
Enjoy impromptu village game days.
Costa Rica Youth Ambassadors
Our welcoming -Youth Ambassadors.
Costa Rica family experience
Family cook-outs

​​"As a parent, I wanted my son to gain some life experience on his own, this program inspired him in ways I never imagined.  He truly responded to the nurturing local community".
​Carol M.

Parents trust us to take care of all details.

Tilaran Home stays with teens
  Individual needs and support.
  • Youth-driven/ fun, active, high school engagement
  • Full supervision / On-cite U.S. director, bilingual staff.​
  • Overseas health / includes minor check-ups.​
  • All inclusive/ airport transport, excursions no extra fees
  • Family supported / Healthy homestays with teens
  • Community Leadership / Mayor's Youth Council 
  • 24 years of hosting students/ From 130 U.S. high schools
 A healthy local adventure.
  • High school hosted - Arts, Music, Sports.
  • Family friendly, walkable home town.​.
  • Cook outs, bonfires, farm visits.
  • Youth service projects with rural villages.​
  • Weekly waterfall, jungle hikes and swim outings.
  • Cultural events, game night, fiestas.
a village of toucans
Hold my program spot

"it's an awesome place with a real sense of community"
​- student, Anna C.

teens explore Tilaran Costa Rica

True wellness fosters healthy relationships.

Experience the joy of a truly youth-centered adventure!

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​Costa Rica
​Youth Exchange

Tilaran, Costa Rica
Director - Ilba Prego
1.888.674.0408
​ilba@youthcr.org
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Did you know?
We offer flexible dates
Our high schools are in session.
100% of tuition- stays in our village
We are Central America's oldest
high school summer exchange. 
We offer a credited semester program

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  • High school Semester