| For educators, nothing is more meaningful in student | | | | springs, and the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest |
| group travel than seeing a student connect with a | | | | Reserve. Visitors cross the Selvatura hanging bridges |
| new culture through a cultural immersion program. | | | | and take a canopy tour on the zip-line above the |
| Rich destinations such as San Antonio, Costa Rica or | | | | treetops where wildlife and natural habitats abound. |
| the Yucatan Peninsula provide opportunities for | | | | The adventure also includes travel to Manuel Antonio |
| student groups to experience the wonders of these | | | | National Park, with its unusual combination of white |
| countries while learning about their language and the | | | | sand beach and evergreen forest. En route, visitors |
| local customs. | | | | observe country life with a visit to a traditional Costa |
| San Antonio, Texas is one of the most beautiful and | | | | Rican farm. And imagine the surprise one experiences |
| culturally rich cities in the United States, where | | | | as they view one of the largest colonies of |
| student groups can explore the relationships between | | | | crocodiles in Costa Rica at the Tarcoles River. |
| Mexico and the U.S. and become immersed in the | | | | In addition to interfacing with cultural Costa Rica, |
| local social, cultural, and linguistic adventures. | | | | travel groups learn about the region's wide variety of |
| Imagine the fun and connections made as students | | | | flora and fauna, visit with local artists, and enjoy |
| participate in a dance lesson at the Instituto de | | | | popular activities such as rafting, horseback riding, and |
| Mexico, where they also have the opportunity to | | | | beach activities. |
| examine works by local artists. Later, they can | | | | Student tours find new inspiration for learning with a |
| experience the famous San Antonio River Walk with | | | | culturally-rich trip to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. They |
| a cruise and Mexican dinner. The Paseo Del Rio, in the | | | | not only work on their Spanish conversation skills, but |
| heart of the downtown, is the pride of the city. River | | | | also explore the wild beauty of Mexico's natural |
| cruisers travel the RiverWalk's three miles past unique | | | | environment. |
| shops, restaurants, and nightclubs. A visit to San | | | | Visitors become acquainted with two marvelous |
| Antonio also includes a visit with University of Mexico | | | | Cenotes located in a small village. The Cenotes, or |
| students who are trying to perfect their English skills. | | | | sinkholes, are where underground rivers have broken |
| More Spanish adventures are available with visits to | | | | through the limestone crust of the earth. A ride on |
| attractions such as the Spanish Governor's Palace in | | | | horse-drawn trucks brings students into the jungle to |
| the Alamo, Natural Bridge Caverns, and the studio of | | | | visit and swim in the beautiful, clear Cenotes. |
| an internationally renowned blind artist. | | | | Conversational Spanish is also a highlight of the |
| In addition, student visitors come away with a | | | | program, when students meet with a local Spanish |
| greater understanding of Texas history and folk | | | | teacher and then enjoy a walking tour of Merida, the |
| culture, gain new appreciation for Texas architecture | | | | capital of the state of Yucatan. In the evening, the |
| with visits to various missions (including the Alamo), | | | | traditional dance of the Yucatan, the Jarana, is an |
| and create their own Mexican artwork. | | | | exciting spectacle. |
| An immersion trip to Costa Rica provides student | | | | No visit to Yucatan is complete without a tour of the |
| with an opportunity to practice their Spanish skills and | | | | Mayan archaeological site of Uxmal, where the |
| interact with Costa Ricans. Students will gain | | | | 115-foot-high Pyramid of the Magician and the |
| confidence as they meet residents of communities | | | | impressive Governor's House are wonders to behold. |
| and small towns who are eager to welcome and | | | | Student tours also embrace the Spanish culture in |
| communicate with them in their native tongue. | | | | Yucatan by learning handicrafts and culinary skills of |
| Student groups can also become acquainted with the | | | | the country, learning Latino dance steps with a Salsa |
| geographic diversity and beauty of Costa Rica with a | | | | dance specialist, and snorkeling in the freshwater |
| visit to Arenal Volcano National Park, hot thermal | | | | lagoons of Xel-Ha. |