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Adelante Abroad International Internship & Study Abroad Programs in
Spain, Scotland, Costa Rica, Mexico, Chile and Uruguay.

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In this newsletter:
5 Things you should know about Oaxaca
10 Facts about Costa Rica

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5 Things you should know about Oaxaca, Mexico

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Volunteer in Oaxaca, Mexico

1. The Food
Tacos, mole, quesillo, tlayudas, aguas frescas, sorbet, locally grown coffee and delicious hot chocolate - just some of the distinctive tastes and traditional cuisine of Oaxaca.

2. The Art
Famous for handicrafts- barro negro (traditional black clay pottery) and alebrijes (colorful animal carvings). Visit art and textile museums, art galleries and the Mercado de Artesanias - a sprawling market of local crafts.

3. The History & Culture
Oaxaca City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial architecture - elegant arches, beautiful squares, magnificent buildings - dating back to the 16th Century.

4. The Archaeological Sites
Sites from the Zapotec civilization are found throughout the region surrounding Oaxaca City. Ancient ruins, stonework mosaics and stunning views.

5. The Climate
Come to Oaxaca any time of the year to enjoy mild temperatures.

Want to experience living in Oaxaca? Learn more...

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10 Facts about Costa Rica

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Intern in San Jose, Costa Rica

1. Costa Rica is one of the biggest exporters of coffee and pineapple.
2. Costa Rica has 13 microclimates - from high plateau cloud forests to huge grasslands to Caribbean mangrove forests.
3. There are more than 121 volcanic formations in Costa Rica, and seven of them are active. Poas Volcano has the second widest crater in the world (nearly one mile in diameter), and Arenal Volcano is one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world.
4. Tiny Costa Rica has 5% of the Earth’s biodiversity, but only 0.1% of the land.
5. 10% of all known butterflies can be found in Costa Rica.
6. There are about 800 different species of birds in Costa Rica – every birdwatchers paradise!
7. Costa Rica is commited to a greener future - 90% of Costa Rican electricity comes from renewable sources, such as wind, hydro and geothermal. Approximately 25% of Costa Rican land has been preserved as national parks or conservation areas.
8. Costa Rica has a 97% literacy rate. Children are guaranteed a free education through the 12th grade. Even public universities make free education available for those who dedicate themselves to their studies.
9. Costa Rica has been without an active army since 1948.
10. Ticos (Costa Rican people) often refer to their spouses, or “other half” as their “media naranja” – the other half of their orange.

Explore Costa Rica for yourself! Learn more...

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For more information about any Internship or Study Abroad Programs with Adelante Abroad:

Website: www.adelanteabroad.com

Email: info@adelanteabroad.com
Phone: (562) 799 9133
On-line Application: Apply Here

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