Buenos Aires   Buenos Aires is a sprawling metropolis that rises from the Río Plata and stretches more than 194 square kilometers (75 square miles) to the surrounding pampas, the fertile Argentine plains. Block after block of tidy, high-rise apartment buildings interspersed with 19th century houses continue as far as the eye can see.

Cordoba   Cordoba is the colonial capital city of Argentina on the edge of the Sierra Chica mountain range with approximately one million inhabitants. It has the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities of the country, founded by the Jesuits in 1622, and the center of the city is rich in Spanish colonial architecture from the 16th century.

San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia   San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia is one of the most important tourist resorts of Argentina, and is the most populated town of Rio Negro Province. It lies 770 meters above sea level, and is 1,650 km from Buenos Aires. The city offers year-round entertainment options. In the Winter, skiing and snowboarding are the activities of choice, with the primary attraction being the famous Catedral slopes.

Sucre   Sucre is the beautiful colonial judicial capital located in the Andean highlands of Bolivia. Known as the "White City of the Americas" due to its numerous colonial buildings, all of which are painted in white and topped with shiny red tile roofs. Set in a valley surrounded by low mountains, Sucre is small (pop. 150,000) so that it is very easy to explore on foot.

Santiago   Santiago's architecture reflects the fact that the city is really a universe composed of multiple worlds. The population is more than 5 million; nevertheless, residents are always likely to bump into an acquaintance along the city center's overcrowded streets and bustling walkways, since they're concentrated in a small area around the Ahumada and Huérfanos pedestrian malls.

Alajuela   The northwest central valley town of Alajuela is Costa Rica's second city. Alajuela has a busy downtown area and a slightly warmer climate than nearby San Jose. The International Airport is just one kilometer from the town. A provincial capital, Alajuela's red domed cathedral completes its central square and park which, during the heat of the afternoon, is the perfect place to hang out and people watch.

Manuel Antonio Beach   The school is located in the small town of Manuel Antonio which is part of the town of Quepos. Manuel Antonio National Park contains numerous short trails, all of which are easily accessible and well maintained, and they tend to follow the coastline, supplying beautiful views and easy access to the picturesque white sand beaches.

Santa Ana   The Santa Ana campus is located on a hilltop about ten miles west of San José. It has a dining hall, a lounge, twenty classrooms (sixteen indoors and four outdoors), two lodges, a fifty-foot long swimming pool, a volleyball court, a basketball

San Jose   San José, the capital Costa Rica, is home to several excellent museums and many of the country's best hotels, restaurants, and nightlife options. The city's other great assets are its location and mild climate as San José enjoys pleasant weather year round and stands in a broad fertile bowl ringed by jagged mountains, some of which are active volcanoes

Santo Domingo & Sosua   The ancient Caribbean seaport of Santo Domingo, founded in August 1496, was the first capital of the new territories discovered by Christopher Columbus. In recognition of the city's role in the Spanish colonization period, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed Santo Domingo cultural heritage of the New World. Santo Domingo has numerous museums, restored historic sites and cobblestone streets. Its parks and plazas, ancient churches, main cathedral, coastal fortifications and reconstructed Spanish government buildings bring history to life. It is also a modern city with a population of 2 million, lively music, fine dining, casinos and five-star hotels dotting the landscape.

Quito   Quito, the capital of Ecuador, has a population of approximately one and half million people. The city rises 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level, with an annual average temperature of 13C/55F. The dry season in Quito is May to October, and brief daily showers occur November through April. Nights are crisply cold, requiring a sweater or jacket, but the daytime temperatures, year round, rarely vary from the upper 60s to the low 70s F.

Cuenca   Cuenca has successfully preserved its colonial past from its cobbled streets, churches, prehispanic ruins, museums and craft shops to its colourful Indian markets. This cultural heritage is found side by side with modern office buildings, art galleries and two Universities, all in a world brimming with colors and contrasts.

La Ceiba   Located on the Caribbean coast, La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras with a population of 80,000. The capital of the region of Atlantida, one of the 18 regions of Honduras, it is easy to get around on foot.

Utila   The smallest of the three major Bay Islands, Utila Island lies closest to the Honduran mainland, approximately 18 miles from the coast, and can be easily reached from La Ceiba either by sea or air.The main town in Utila is known as East Harbour or simply Utila, and is located on the eastern side of the Island. Without question, the biggest attraction that Utila offers to its many tourists is its fantastic reefs combined with some of the least expensive dive courses in the World.

Buenavista   Buenavista de Cuellar is a village located about an hour's drive from Cuernavaca and is the home of the Rural Studies Program. It is a charming small town, reflecting the serenity of decades past, with adobe walls and tiled roofs and a population of 9,000 people, nestled in an agricultural valley, just over the state line in the neighboring state of Guerrero.

Cuernavaca   Cuernavaca, also known as "the land of eternal spring," is a colonial city located about 50 miles south of Mexico City, at an altitude of 1,542 meters (5,280 feet) above sea level. The institute situated in a large villa surrounded by tropical gardens.

Guadalajara   Mild and cool, mile high Guadalajara is spread amid a Savannah of grasses and shrubbery and blooming flowers. For those interested in Latin American culture, there is a wealth of things to see and do. Theater, art exhibits, writers' forums, craft shows, drama clubs, museums, and concerts are but a few of the many offerings in this, the second largest city (5-6 million) in Mexico

Guanajuato   The city of Guanajuato, capital to the state of the same name and located just south of the high Mexican plateau, is one of the most important historical and cultural colonial cities in Mexico. With a population of approximately 120,000, the city is small enough to extend a warm welcome and maintain a relaxed atmosphere while still offering many cultural activities

Merida   Rich in history, abundant in subtropical beauty, and serving as the gateway to the world-famous Mayan archaeological ruins, Merida is only minutes by air from the Gulf Coast of the US and is convenient by land or air to the beach resorts of Cancun and Cozumel.

Oaxaca   The heart of the city of Oaxaca is the zócalo, or main square, which is surrounded by a mix of colonial architecture and an indigenous marketplace. The zócalo, just a short walk from the Institute, is host to concerts, parades, and sidewalk cafes that provide a comfortable setting for relaxing after class.

Playa del Carmen   Playa del Carmen, a relaxed city in the state of Quintana Roo, is located in the heart of the Mayan Riviera of Mexico, approximately 40 minutes by automobile from Cancun. The climate is tropical year round, with the warmest time of year between April and August.

Puerto Vallarta   Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, is a veritable paradise on the Pacific coast. Tucked into a niche in the West Sierra Madre mountain range, it can be reached in 30 minutes from Guadalajara by air or in four hours by road. It is a city of contrasts, where natural beauty blends with modern tourist development.

Queretaro   Located in the heart of México, the city and school are 200 km north of México City, the country's capital and one of the world's largest cities. Santiago de Querétaro is rich in history and colonial architecture, besides being one of the largest industrial and business centers of modern México.

San Cristobal de las Casas   San Cristóbal de las Casas, with a population of 100,000, lies in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, high in the mountains surrounded by pine forests. With its cobblestone streets and its red-tile roofs, San Cristóbal is a mix of 16th century Spanish influences and a vivid, colorful indigenous culture.

Panama City   Modern Panama City is a metropolis in which its tall and modern buildings, its wonderful department stores, its incredible mansions, hotels and casinos will take your breath away.

Asunción   Asunción, the capital and largest city in the country, is built on low hills above the east bank of the Río Paraguay. Though there are few colonial buildings remaining, one is Casa Viola, which is now a museum. Other sights include the Casa de Cultura Paraguaya, the 19th-century Cathedral and its museum, and the Casa de la Independencia, Asunción's oldest building dating 1772 and site of the declaration of independence.

Cuzco   According to the stories passed down through the generations by the Quechuas, the mythical monarch Manco Capac founded the city of Cuzco at the beginning of the 13th century B.C. with the help of this three brothers and four sisters. Under Inca rule, the empire grew and developed, the systems of past cultures were improved upon and magnificent structures were built, such as roads and stone bridges.

Lima   Lima is located in the central coast of the country, bordering the Pacific Ocean, with 7 million inhabitants you can enjoy beautiful beaches, landscapes, parks, the central market, and the Chinese neighborhood, which are all places you must visit. You can also contemplate the architecture, enjoy the Pacific waves while surfing, savor the world famous Peruvian cooking and the warm people, so… ¡Ven a Lima!

San Juan   San Juan, the island's capital founded in 1521, is the oldest capital city under the United States' flag. It has three major fortresses, a charming collection of antique buildings, scores of museums, monuments and shops, as well as a modern business center.

Alicante   Alicante, pearl of the Mediterranean, enjoys a wonderful climate year round with splendid beaches that earn the Blue Flag Awards from the EU every year. The Postiguet beach is in the very town centre. The area, inhabited well before the Romans, is of vital importance in the modern economy of Spain, and famous leisure destinations are not far.

Barcelona   Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. It has a huge number of attractions including a city centre which retains its medieval street plan; some stunning modernist architecture including several buildings by Gaudi - Spain's most famous architect; dozens of museums including one dedicated to Picasso, anoth

Benalmadena   Benalmadena is a small town with approximately 30,000 inhabitants. It sits on a hill at the foot of the Mijas mountain range in the Malaga province. Originally a sleepy Andalucian fishing village with beautiful white washed houses, Benalmadena has developed into a small but lively town which retains it old charm and character.

El Puerto de Santa Maria (near Cadiz)   El Puerto de Santa Maria remains hidden from international tourism and has been able to preserve its own Andalusian and Spanish atmospheres. The Spanish customs of the flamenco dance and bullfighting have their origins in this coastal location.

Granada   Marbella is one of the most exclusive summer resorts in Europe, an old town that stills preserves its character. It is located south of Spain by the Mediterranean Sea in the "Costa del Sol". Marbella is close to major cities and legendary cultural centres: Málaga, Granada and Seville. Marbella has the typical Andalusian flavour. It is well communicated by two close international airports: Málaga and Gibraltar.

Las Palmas, Canary Islands   Since Spain forms part of the European Union theCanary Islands are the southernmost part of Europe and can be called "Tropical Europe". The Archipelago consists of seven main islands and its average coastal temperature is neither cold in winter (19ºC) nor hot in summer (25ºC) which allows the practice of all kinds of water sports the whole year round.

Madrid   Madrid has been the capital city of Spain since 1562, and has more than 4 million inhabitants. It is a city oozing a vitality and an energy unmatched by any other European capital. Madrid is a city full of contrasts, where the old "barrios" of La Latina and Malasa–a mix their ancient character with the modern architecture of La Castellana and the Torre Picasso.

Malaga   Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol, with a population of about 450,000. Its situation, first-class tourist attractions, constant blue sky and Mediterranean Sea, warm hospitality, folklore, mild climate and wide variety of night sports and restaurants make Malaga an ideal setting for spending your time learning Spanish and enjoying yourself.

Marbella   Marbella is one of the most exclusive summer resorts in Europe, an old town that stills preserves its character. It is located south of Spain by the Mediterranean Sea in the "Costa del Sol". Marbella is close to major cities and legendary cultural centres: Málaga, Granada and Seville.

Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands   Puerto de la Cruz is located on the Canary Island of Tenerife. The island is the largest of the archipelago at 2,053 square kilometers with a large variety of plant life, black and gold beaches and an extensive chain of mountains. Tenerife is known as the island of eternal spring because of its peerless climate, but it is also full of huge climatic contrasts and biodiversity throughout its various regions.

Salamanca   Salamanca, host to the largest University in Spain, is a students' city. Its famous Plaza Mayor is the center of the city, with its sidewalk cafes, bars, and restaurants. Salamanca is a small town and it can be crossed on foot from end to end. Monumental churches, unique buildings, streets oozing with history... Salamanca offers all of this and much more.

San Sebastian   A family resort town of long standing, San Sebastian rests on the bay of La Concha in northwestern Spain, is surrounded by rolling low hills and has three very nice beaches to choose from. The average temperature in summer is around 22Cº/72Fº, with winter coming in at 8Cº/47Fº.

Sevilla   Sevilla, with its 700,000 inhabitants and more than 3,000 hours of sun a year, is said to be the most beautiful city in Spain, which best keeps alive the most famous Spanish customs: a vibrant street–life, flamenco music and dancing, bullfighting, Holy Week (Semana Santa) and the April Fair (Feria), as well as the openness, pride and warmth of its people.

Valencia   Valencia is a city of 750,000 inhabitants situated on the Mediterranean coast with extensive pleasant, sandy beaches and a warm, sunny climate. This climate permits a lively atmosphere in the streets throughout the year. It is nearly always possible to find a sunny spot in the open-air in one of its many cafes.

Vejer de la Frontera   Located on the Costa de la Luz in southwest Spain,Vejer de la Frontera is a small, historic town with a population of just 8,000. A stroll through the winding streets of this hilltop village reveals whitewashed buildings with balconies, intimate hotels and guest houses, cafés with terraces, and spectacular views of the beaches of Conil and Zahara. Once an enclave to the Moors, Vejer de la Frontera is enclosed by medieval walls which embrace an abundance of Arabic-influenced architecture.

Vitoria   Vitoria, the capital of the Basque Autonomous Community in northwestern Spain, is situated on a wide plain surrounded by mountains and 60 km from the coast. An old town because of its history, a young town because of its development, Vitoria provides ample cultural, environmental and social services enjoyed by its some 220,000 inhabitants.

Montevideo   Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, is located on the Rio de la Plata on the southern most tip of the country's South Atlantic coast. It is a modern metropolis of a million and a half inhabitants and the city is the seat of important national and international events.