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Spanish in Mexico cultural immersion programs in Mexico are extreamely
popular. Mexico is an ideal setting in which to improve your Spanish
language skills. Mexico is the eighth largest nation in the world,
and the third largest in Latin America (only Brazil and Argentina
are larger). The country is surrounded by the United States to
the north, Guatemala and Belize to the south, the Caribbean to
the east, and the Pacific to the west. Mexico is a beautiful country
made up of diverse climates and terrain. To the north, lie the
great Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. Running through the center
of Mexico rise the majestic mountains that make up the Sierra
Madres. Lying between the two cordilleras of the Sierra Madres
is the vast area commonly referred to as the Altiplano. "The Altiplano
covers roughly 40% of Mexico's land surface; after Tibet and Bolivia
it's the third highest inhabited plateau in the world." Source:
Mexico Handbook by Joe Cummings and Chicki Mallan. Finally, in
the southeastern part of Mexico, you will find the lush and steamy
tropical forests and savannahs of the Yucatan Peninsula that provide
a beautiful setting in which to learn Spanish in Mexico.
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 Mexico
is truly one of the most interesting places in Latin America to
study Spanish language abroad. The land of Mexico is beautiful,
the culture is fascinating, and its history is impressive. The
historical and cultural center of the country is the capital,
Mexico City. The city in terms of size alone is incredible. With
well over 20 million inhabitants, it is the second largest city
in the world. Throughout Mexico City you will find Aztec pyramids,
colonial buildings, excellent museums, art, modern high-rises,
international business, high fashion, world class restaurants,
and Spanish language domiant citizens that help students
learn Spanish abroad at numerous
language schools and universities throughout Mexico.
This city has something to offer for everyone. If you are short
on time, you should start your tour of Mexico City and its surrounding
areas by visiting the National Museum of Anthropology, the Zocalo,
and the pyramids at Teotihuacan (one of the most important archaeological
sites in Mesoamerica).
 From
a cultural immersion perspective, Mexico is extremely diverse.
Each part of Mexico has a distinctive Spanish flavor which is
a reflection of the indigenous cultures of the area and of Spanish
influence. As you travel through Mexico you will experience different
styles of clothing, food, customs, Spanish language dialects,
etc. You will also notice that each region of Mexico is typically
known for producing certain goods. For instance, right outside
of
Oaxaca City is a little village named Teotitlan which
is world renowned for the quality of the rugs (Zapotec) produced
there.
If
the cultural experience is one of the reasons why you are thinking
about a Spanish language immersion progam in an effort to learn
Spanish in Mexico, you will not be disappointed!
Historically
speaking,
Mexico is a great place to learn Spanish. Throughout
the country, Spanish language study abroad and learn Spanish through
immersion students can visit ruins
and/or museums and see the legacy of distinct groups such as the
Olmecs, Toltecs, Maya, and of course the Aztecs. Some of the more
popular sites to visit
while learning Spanish in Mexico are Teotihuacan,
Monte Alban, Palenque, and Chichen Itza. While in one sense, the
ruins are similar, each is distinctive, and all are very much
worth the visit. Teotihuacan is awesome due
to the size of the site. The pyramids found in this region of
Mexico are some of the tallest in the world. The view from the
Pyramid of the Moon looking down the Avenue of the Dead is particularly
worthwhile. To the other extreme, the Mayan ruins located in the
forbidding jungles in southern Mexico are fascinating. The combination
of ruins located in the midst of the flora and fauna of the tropical
forest is nothing short of spectacular.
 Interested
in learning more about meico and conquistador Hernan Cortez and
the impact of the Spanish Conquest? In just about every corner
of Mexico you will have the opportunity to learn Spanish language
while immersed in exquisitely decorated colonial churches, beautiful
colonial buildings, and admire the Spanish language being spoken
and the daily life of today's Mexico that swirls around the old
central plazas (zocalos) of each town.
Finally,
no matter where learn Spanish language students travel in Mexico,
the terrain and climate is different. In the central valleys rise
immense volcanoes which hiking enthusiasts regularly climb. In
the Baja, the fishing is excellent, and the land is mountainous
and rugged. To the south, travelers can sit and relax in the sun
on tropical beaches in sleepy little places like Puerto Escondido.
For learn Spanish language abroad students who wish to see a tropical
forest firsthand, the Yucatan will be an unforgettable experience.
Without
a doubt, the opportunity to learn and study Spanish in Mexico will be a memorable experience!
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our more about the Learn Spanish in Mexico Language immersion programs available
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