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Pura Vida! Join us on an adventure to Santa Teresa, Monteverde, and more, and experience the beauty of Costa Rica while learning Spanish, surfing, and yoga. You can also give back to the community by participating in volunteering opportunities during your Costa Rican adventure.
Learn Spanish, dance, discover Cuban history and culture, and participate in important community projects while supporting the Cuban people. experience the real Havana with us!
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From Antigua to Lake Atitlan, up to Semuc Champey and Flores!
Join us now to learn Spanish, travel, climb volcanoes, participate in important volunteering projects with native people, and embark on an adventure.
We are currently working on our colombia programs. let us know anyway if you are interested and we will keep you in the loop as soon we are ready.
i had an amazing time at Jakera, the accommodation was great and the staff were so lovely, welcoming and kind, especially the fabulous Kirsten and Elinor!! such an amazing place, made amazing by the people that work there. thank you all so much for an incredible experience.
Such a great way to meet new people. The food is amazing and the rooms are clean and modern. The atmosphere is fun and friendly and i have always felt comfortable.
Made so many awesome friends and the group leaders are amazing as well! Sometimes there were problems but everyone tried their best to fix them asap, really feel like I got my moneys worth! However I would say that it might be nice to be notified in advance about the prices of the activities, because i would have no idea that those would be an extra 350€, so maybe if all the activities were listed somewhere in an email with corresponding prices, people can prepare for that
I think I spend too little time in Santa Teresa. I only went out three times in the whole trip, wish there were more opportunities.
Response from Jakera Adventure
Hi Sarah, thank you for your feedback. Could you please clarify your comments? Are you suggesting improvements to the itinerary or are you referring to your own free time?
Really delicious food and community vibe here
At Jakera, we’re more than a team – we’re a big, passionate family. We bring our heart and soul into our work because, honestly, we just love what we do. It’s not your typical job; it’s a lifestyle we’re proud of. We’re always giving our best and staying on top of things with regular workshops and education courses. That’s how we keep the energy alive and ensure we’re at our absolute best for you.
Jakera was founded in the mid-90s in the humble fishing village of Playa Colorada, Venezuela, which still serves as the base for our Jakera Club Foundation today. We started by taking groups of travelers into remote areas of the country, such as the Orinoco Delta, where we met the Warao people. The Warao have inhabited this part of the country for the past 20,000 years and are a friendly and hospitable people who live a simple life of hunting and gathering. They have no bad words in their language and no way of offending anyone.
Jakera have earned a reputation for doing things a bit differently and having as much fun as possible while doing so. In the early 90s, Chris Patterson, the company’s CEO, started running jungle adventure programs into the Orinoco Delta, where he learned about the culture and ancient ways of the Warao people. Fascinated and inspired by the friendly Warao and their positive vibe, with no written language.
Jakera means hello, goodbye, beautiful, thanks, or just pure vida, as we have discovered more recently. Later, we established two base camps, one on the Caribbean beach of Playa Colorada and the other in the Andean mountains of Merida. From there, we developed a six-month Spanish, Venezuela Culture, and Adventure Expedition program. Now, 20 years later, Jakera has bases in some of the most exciting and sought-after countries in Latin America, including Cuba, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Colombia.
We also offer a combination of three countries in an exclusive program called “The Traveling Classroom.” This concept allows students to enjoy extended travel in contrasting countries and immerse themselves in a safe and family environment, with plenty of other travelers from around the world to hang out with when they want to chill. We believe that what every young traveler longs for when they are away from home is Jakera!
All Jakera base camps provide comfortable housing in dorm rooms, healthy meals, chill-out areas, and activities. Above all, the Jakera vibe is all about giving back, having fun and making friendships that will last a lifetime!
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