"Students wanting to learn Spanish in Costa Rica or Ecuador usually go
there because these countries are sometimes perceived as safer than other Latin
American destinations. Also many students going to Costa Rica have an interest
in conservation and nature. Many say that in Costa Rica the Spanish accent is
easier to understand, so this helps in their language learning. Those who go
to Ecuador have similar interests as well as a historical interest and like
to be able to experience something of the indigenous people and see historical
sites. Students also enjoy seeing the country's volcanoes, beaches, cloud forests
and nature reserves." Sarah Spencer, Cactus Language. UK