COSTA RICA · ECUADOR · ALL AGES WELCOME
Family Spanish Immersion Trip
Travel, Learn & Grow Together
Live with a local host family in Costa Rica or Ecuador while every member of your family takes Spanish classes at their own level. Join our group dates in February, June or July 2027, or pick your own dates and we plan it all for you.
Free Family Immersion Info Meeting
Join our online info meeting for an overview of our Adult & Family Spanish immersion programs in Costa Rica and Ecuador, and get your questions answered.
Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2026 · 5pm PT / 6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET
HOW IT WORKS
Two Ways to Travel as a Family
Join one of our scheduled group programs, or tell us your dates and we’ll build the trip around your family.
Travel With Our Group
ON PROGRAM · GROUP DATES
February, June & July 2027
Choose Your Own Dates
OFF PROGRAM · CUSTOM DATES
You pick the dates, we build the itinerary
Spanish classes run Monday to Friday. Weekends are yours to travel or spend with your host family.
CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION
Costa Rica or Ecuador
Both programs place your family in a non-touristy city where you can live life like a local.
COSTA RICA
Santo Domingo de Heredia
Central Valley, Costa Rica
A small city in a historic coffee-growing area of the Central Valley.
2027 group dates: Winter, Feb 6 · Summer, July 10 or July 17
ECUADOR
Cuenca
South-central Ecuador
A colonial city of cobblestone streets, historic churches and Incan ruins, set in a valley ringed by mountains.
2027 group dates: Summer, June 19 or June 26
Family programs start at $1,550 per person, per week (kids, 10 hrs of class), with homestay and 2 meals a day. See full pricing below →
Can’t choose? Combine both countries in a 3 to 6 week Costa Rica + Ecuador combo, starting June 19 or June 26, 2027.
PARENT & TEEN OPTIONS
Level Up Your Spanish, and Your Relationship
Two ways to make the trip meaningful for a parent and a teen, with as much independence as your teen wants.
OPTION 1
Parent on Adult Program + Teen on High School Program
Shared home life, plus independence in day-to-day activities.
OPTION 2
Family Immersion Program, Together
Share more of the journey, following the adult immersion itinerary.
SPANISH FOR EVERY AGE
Classes That Meet Every Family Member Where They Are
A 7-year-old learns differently than a 17-year-old (or a 40-year-old!). Rarely is a whole family at the same level, so we have classes for kids and adults, beginners and advanced.
Early Childhood
INFANTS & TODDLERS
Phonetic exposure
Safe and healthy environments with flexible daily pacing.
Primary Years
ELEMENTARY
Learning Spanish through play
Interactive learning through kinesthetic and experiential activities.
Middle & High School
Conversational fluency
Communicative proficiency and confidence through structured learning and service projects.
Young Adults
Professional competency
Spanish fluency through structured activities and independent cultural exploration.
Not sure of your level? Take the free Spanish placement test →
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What Every Week Includes
Included in the weekly price
Not included: budget for
We’ll work with you on a clear proposal for your family’s trip and work within your budget.
FAMILY PRICING
Per Person, Per Week
Same rates in Costa Rica and Ecuador. Choose 10, 15 or 20 hours of Spanish class per week; every rate includes your host family homestay with breakfast and dinner.
Early registration: Winter ’27 by Nov 1, 2026 · Summer ’27 by Apr 1, 2027. Deposits made after the deadline carry a $100 late registration fee.
OFF PROGRAM · CUSTOM DATES
Prefer Your Own Dates?
You choose the dates and we put the itinerary together for you, with classes for every family member, a host family and customized weekend trips, activities and half-day tours.
Rather talk it through? Book a free 15-minute call with Rory.
Tell Us About Your Family’s Trip
Share your preferred dates and goals and we’ll get back to you with options.
FROM OUR FAMILIES
Families Who Traveled With Us
4.974 / 5
Average rating from 417 reviews across our Spanish immersion programs
“Rory and Leslie were able to accommodate our large group (2 adults & 5 kids) and we thoroughly enjoyed the family atmosphere of Common Ground. Our 1 week stay in the Central Valley was truly immersive: meals and conversations with our host families gave us the chance to get to know individuals personally, the Spanish lessons allowed us to explore a new language, & the excursions and community building provided greater cultural awareness each day.”
Pat H.
Family Program · Costa Rica
“This program was perfect for us because it allowed the girls to take lessons, for me to take lessons and for Andy to take lessons that were geared towards his interest in medicine. We’ve loved being here.”
Smock Family
Ohio
“I participated on a parallel program at the same time my daughter was on her program, so I witnessed the quality of everything from sun-up to sundown. […] If you choose to opt for the family adventure, look no further either!”
Suzanne Greenwalt
Parent on a parallel program · Ecuador
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Hold Your Family’s Spot for 30 Days
Group programs fill on a first come, first served basis. Reserve a spot for 30 days, no obligation and no credit card, while you coordinate your family’s schedule. Ready to commit? The deposit is $400 per person.
Questions first? Book a free 15-minute call with Rory and figure out which format fits your family best.
Reserve My Spot for 30 Days
No obligation and no credit card. We’ll hold your family’s place while you plan.