Salsa Dance Lessons

Salsa Dance Lessons in Arenal, Costa Rica
Dance Like a Local: Authentic Costa Rican Salsa Lessons
Looking for a fun, energetic way to dive into Costa Rica’s vibrant culture? Our Salsa Dance Lessons are more than just steps and rhythm—they're a true cultural immersion experience led by passionate local instructors in the heart of La Fortuna.
You will get to immerse yourself in Costa Rica's vibrant and friendly culture by learning to Dance Like a Local! Be sure to sign up for our Dance Lessons with a local instructor to get your feet moving to the beats of Join our group dance class and learn the most popular Latin dance styles in Costa Rica, including:

• Salsa – Sensual, stylish, and full of spins!
• Merengue – The easiest and most common dance style in Costa Rica.
• Cumbia (Swing Criollo) – A uniquely Costa Rican twist on a Colombian classic.
• Bachata – A romantic rhythm beloved across the country.. This is done as a group experience with a minimum of two clients.

Our Salsa Dance Lessons offer a unique opportunity to experience Costa Rican culture and get your feet moving to some tropical beats! Plus it makes for a great workout and you'll make new friends with your new dance skills! We have local instructors who take their time to walk you through the steps of some of the most-popular types of dance in Costa Rica.
Most Costa Ricans learn to dance from an early age and one could say "it's in their blood..." Merengue is probably the style of music you'll hear most-often around Costa Rica and probably the easiest to learn how to dance to. It's a quick two-step pattern and the man is responsible for directing the woman with his right hand back and forth. Cumbia is believed to come from Colombia, but Costa Ricans have put their own twist on how to dance to it. It's a mostly sideways step in a 1-2-3-4 count that Costa Ricans call the "Swing Criollo" that adds a special bounce on the step and goes a little faster.
And then there's Salsa... the sexiest of Latin dancing that originated in Cuba - when you get to the Salsa part of the lesson, you'll be doing spins and turns! So, once you take one of our Salsa Dance Lessons, you'll feel completely comfortable out on the dance floor at any of our bars, nightclubs and "Discos" around Costa Rica.
Salsa Lesson Logistics:
1) This is more than just a lesson, it's a full-Costa Rican cultural experience! You get picked up from your hotel and taken to a gorgeous location just outside of the town of La Fortuna
2) You'll meet your experienced Salsa Dance instructor and get set up in partners
3) Your instructor will start giving you some instructions on foot placement and understanding the different musical rhythms and types of music.
4) You can order a wine or beer from our Tiki Bar for an extra cost 
5) Practice your moves a bit more
6) Feel free to head out to the local disco and show off your new moves! Your instructor will then recommend a local disco for you to check out afterwards and show off your new moves!

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2025 Price per person:
Adults $ 50.00 + (plus tax)​​
Kids aged 12 and below – $45.00 + (plus tax)​

The tour includes:

• Transport in Arenal Area
• Local dance instructor

RECOMMENDED AGES: 3-99 YEARS
DURATION:   1.5Hrs

DEPARTS

• 7:00pm
• Tour pick up available from all major hotels in Arenal Area

Recommended Gear:

• comfortable dance shoes
• clothing you can move in

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