SAN RAMON

Host University

Sede de Occidente (UCR)

San Ramón is located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica against a dramatic backdrop of mountains. The friendly locals embrace the peaceful and relaxed Pura Vida lifestyle. The Sede de Occidente (UCR) is located in San Ramón, Alajuela, with an enrollment of more than 2,200 students. It is the oldest satellite campus of UCR. All USAC classes are held at this site. Students have use of the campus laboratories, teaching collections, herbarium, and research collections, as well as access to a small reserve on campus. The University also provides easy access to Alberto M. Brenes Reserve, administered by UCR, with a biological field station.

Where In The World

Things To Do

Take a Monchocleteada (bike ride though the town of San Ramón) around town with the projects sponsored by Avenida Cultural
Lean about the history of the town and see a recreation of a traditional campesino home at the Museo de San Ramón
If you love a juicy steak in a lively cantina head over to Mi Choza
Visit the José Figueres Ferrer Center for Culture and History and check out the performance spaces
Enjoy free wifi and relax at Parque Central and
Spend a sunday afternoon at the Farmers Market in the central square and try the delicious cheeses and chorizos or head to the one in the Bishop Ranch
Take a day trip to hike in the Manuel Brenes forest located just outside the city, and take a canopy tour
Eat big platters of typical meat, seafood and rice at El Rincón Poeta
Stroll through the city center and stop by the San Ramón Church
Take a break on a hot day with a colorful icecream at Heladeria Jervahos

Read An Experience

Are you interested in studying abroad in San Ramón, but need a little more convincing? Check out the listed blogs we have collected and gain some insight from another person's experience.