A longtime hotspot for travelers, Heredia is an ideal place to teach English for its metropolis conveniences, safe neighborhoods, and mountain adventures rolled into one. The official symbol of Heredia is the El Fortín Tower built in 1867. Its idyllic location between the stunning Barva Volcano and the countries capitals means everything is within reach.
Landing a job can be competitive for all these reasons, but it is possible, and you can live on $500 a month, which is much less than neighboring cities. Being savvy and adventurous brings rewards, as it did for Bruce while he was teaching English. He shares lessons learned in his blog.