Affordable
Good Internet
About this program
A bilingual Quaker school serving Pre-K through 12th grade students in Monteverde, Costa Rica, founded over 70 years ago by Quaker families who left the United States in search of a peaceful society.
Location overview
Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Air Quality
AQI 28
Good
050100150200
Environment
Climate
Tropical savanna
Hot with pronounced dry season, seasonal rainfall
Walkability
35/100
Internet
75 Mbps
Good
Tourism
Peak: Dec-Apr
High
Weather
Jan
20°15°Open
Feb
21°15°Open
Mar
22°15°Open
Apr
23°16°Open
May
23°17°Open
Jun
22°17°Open
Jul
21°17°Open
Aug
22°16°Open
Sep
22°16°Open
Oct
21°16°Open
Nov
20°16°Open
Dec
20°15°Open
Safety & healthcare
Healthcare Proximity
7/100
Dentist 2.1km
Safety Index
78/100
Safety conditions can change. Always check current travel advisories before traveling.
Getting there
Closest international Airport: San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Getting there
1.2 hrs from airport
Fly to San José (Alajuela) (SJO), then taxi or bus (74km)
Documents
Digital Nomad Visa
- Costa Rica tourist visa 90 days, extendable.
- Rentista visa requires $2,500/month income for 2 years.
Cost of living
Dining out
$7per meal for family of 4
Groceries
$62per week
Rent (2-3 bed)
$824per month
Preschool
$382per month
Internet
$57per month
Transport
$59per month
Estimated family of 4: $1,277/month
Interested in Monteverde Friends School?
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