NEWS AND UPDATES
GETTING TO NICARAGUA
Arcadia in San Juan del Sur is equidistant from Managua MGA (Nicaragua) or Liberia LIR (Costa Rica). We highly recommend arriving by Liberia and crossing the border into Nicaragua. LIR has many more flight options and the prices tend to be significantly less. Further, the entry requirements into LIR are much easier than MGA.
If this is your first time visiting Nicaragua, we recommend private airport-to-door transportation. Rates per vehicle are $85-$140, depending on the level of service. Arcadia can arrange this for you with one of our trusted drivers.
Once in SJDS, Arcadia is 2 blocks to the beach, and walking distance to the center of town. For your privately scheduled activities, transportation is included. If you wish to explore later on your own, we can arrange a rental car, private guide, or provide information for public transportation.
Entry requirements to Nicaragua and Costa Rica change frequently during these times. Please don't hesitate to ask us for the most up to date and accurate information!
HEALTH AND COVID IN NICARAGUA
Here in Nicaragua we have been fortunate to pass the time of Covid. Fresh air, outdoor living spaces, and no government mandates on movement within the country. While the rest of the world was confined in their homes, we were enjoying walks on the beaches, and café at the outdoor restaurants. That said, Nicaragua was not immune to Covid.
Generally, the public health care system is very poor in Nicaragua. On the other hand, the private health care sector is excellent, and the prices are very affordable compared to the North.
For the average healthy person, paying out of pocket for private health care is the way to go. From minor stomach ailments to optional medical care or urgent care, we can help direct you as needed.
Travel and entry requirements change frequently. Accurate information in Nicaragua is hard to come by. Please send us your questions for up to the minute advice!
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT
Keyner A
"Nunca Te Rindas!," will be the first phrase you will learn from Keyner. Never Give Up! Keyner is a primary instructor with years of experience and he is relentlessly patient. He works at one pace: Your pace. He understands that every person is unique and he adapts his instruction accordingly so.
Keyner is one of those who enjoys grammar for himself, yet he can express it in a verbal manner that is easy for the language learner to grasp.
Although his professional background is in teaching Spanish language, he is also pursuing his degree in psychology. Perhaps this is why he is such a good instructor -- he can read your mind!
