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LATIN
AMERICA: HISTORY, CULTURE & ADVENTURE
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Latin
American destinations, such as Peru, Mexico and
Costa Rica continue to grow in popularity as exciting
options for educational touring programs. In addition
to already economical land prices, Groups are also able
to take advantage of attractive flight costs to these
destinations. Latin America offers unique travel experiences
for students and chaperones alike. You can practice
your Language Skills, learn about Ancient
and Colonial Civilizations, discover Art Treasures
and inspirational literary settings, or Experience
the Wonders of Nature, all the while embarking on
an adventure of a lifetime! Latin America offers the
perfect opportunity for a cross-curicular tour!
Please click on the links below to learn more
about the adventures awaiting you and your students!
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PERU:
OUR FASTEST GROWING DESTINATION
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Museo
del Oro
in Lima |
Templo
del Sol
in Cusco |
Sacsayhuaman
Inca Ruins |
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| Moray
Ring Terraces |
Salineras
de Maras Saltpans |
Pisac
Ruins and Markets |
| Aquas
Calientes Hot Springs |
Hike
to Huayna Picchu |
Pachacámac
Ruins outside of Lima |
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is in the heart of the great South American civilizations,
including the Mochica, Inca and later the Spanish colonies.
Casterbridge Tours offers unique cultural-based programs
encompassing the Mestiza tradition, which encapsulates
different races, cultures, art and music, and is charged
with mysticism and color. We offer tours that allow the
students to use all of their senses, whether viewing
the colonial architecture in Lima and Cusco; smelling
a Watia Lunch (underground oven) being prepared
for the group; listening to a Demonstration on the
Ancient Farming Practices of the Inca; participating
in a Ritual Demonstration; or tasting the meal
prepared during the group's Cooking Classes. |
MEXICO:
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS,
COLONIAL TREASURES,IMPORTANT ART
& EXCITING ACTIVITIES
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Mexico, history teachers can explore the mysterious
treasures left behind by the Ancient Civilizations, including:
El Tajin, the political & religious center
of the Totonac civilization; La Venta, a center
of the Olmec culture; Chichen-Itza, Uxmal, Kabah and
Palenque, all important centers of the Mayans; and
Teotihuacan, the mysterious ancient city, later
held sacred by the Aztec civilization. Art teachers can
view the wonderful murals and artwork of Mexico's magnificent
20th century artists, including Diego Rivera, Frida
Kahlo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jose Clemente Orozco.
Spanish teachers can have their students practice their
language skills on a tour by including Language Classes
and/or a Homestay to their travel program. |
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ANCIENT
CIVILIZATIONS: THE MAYA & AZTECS |
| TEOTIHUACAN |
CHICHEN
ITZA |
PALENQUE |
| MONTE
ALBAN |
UXMAL
& KABAH |
EL
TAJIN |
| TREASURES
OF THE COLONIAL PERIOD |
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| TAXCO |
CUERNAVACA |
SAN
MIGUEL ALLENDE |
| QUERETARO |
GUANAJUATO |
GUADALAJARA |
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THE
MEXICAN MASTERS |
RIVERA
& KAHLO
IN MEXICO CITY |
SIQUIEROS
IN CUERNAVACA |
TAMAYO
IN
OAXACA |
| OROZCO
IN GUADALAJARA |
RIVERA
IN GUANAJUATO |
CABRERA
IN TAXCO |
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AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES |
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PUNT
RIDE
IN XOCHIMILCO |
LANGUAGE
CLASSES
IN CUERNAVACA |
CERRO
DE LA BUFA CABLE CAR |
XCARET
ECOLOGICAL PARK |
BIKE
TOUR OFTHE COBA RUINS |
VOLADORES
SHOW IN EL TAJIN |
COSTA
RICA: NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS
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Costa
Rica
offers an incredible variety of activities and touring
options for teachers and students alike. As one of the
world's premiere destinations for eco-tourism,
the flora, fauna and natural beauty of this Latin American
nation provide wonderful travel opportunities. Students
can take a White Water Rafting tour on the Pacuare
River or take a relaxing Boar Tour on the Corobici River.
The opportunities to view the wildlife of the rain forest
is abundant, especially on an Aerial Tram Tour,
a Canopy Tour, a Horseback
Riding Tour through the Cloud Forest,
or a
Butterfly Farm Tour
where you can view the world's greatest population of
butterflies. Science teachers and students can explore
some of the world's most magnificent volcanoes, such as
Arenal, Irazu or Poas, while Spanish teachers can
even add Language Classes and a Homestay
to their touring program. Costa Rica has something for
every traveler and is a destination not to missed!
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Please
be sure to contact Casterbridge Tours at 1-800-522-2398 or
Online
to receive Sample Itineraries or a Quick Quote based on your
preferred travel dates and closest departure gateway.
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PERSONAL SERVICE, PEACE OF MIND
WWW.CASTERBRIDGETOURS.COM
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