Is Costa Rica Expensive and is Costa Rica Safe?
The words ‘expensive’ and ‘safe’ are both relative and highly subjective. More often than not, they shift with personal expectations, [...]
From Classroom to Advocacy: Learning Spanish in Cusco, Peru
I retired recently after a long and enjoyable career as a professor of education. For the next phase of my [...]
Alternative Spring Break Programs in Latin America
Picture this: It's Monday in San José, Costa Rica. A student named Maya and her group are putting the final [...]
Programs for Teens & High Schools: Educational Travel in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru
Are you a high school student, faculty leader, or guidance counselor seeking a study abroad and adventure programs that [...]
The Spanish of Costa Rica: Clear, Friendly, and Full of ‘Pura Vida’
Dreaming of Spanish fluency? Imagine mastering the language in a vibrant country renowned for its friendly locals, an exceptionally [...]
Chichicastenango Market: A 500-Year-Old Mayan Experience in Guatemala
I joined Maximo Nivel to study some Spanish and also travel to Guatemala. My Spanish was minimal, and I [...]
A Family Adventure: Volunteering Together in Cusco, Peru
It was a crisp morning in Cusco, Peru, as our family of four set out on a month-long journey [...]
Spanish Courses & Volunteering in Guatemala with Maximo Nivel
Embarking on a journey with Maximo Nivel was one of the best decisions of my life—a choice that not [...]
Survival Spanish Course Online: Your Essential Travel Toolkit
When I signed up for my Gap Year program in Latin America, I was beyond excited to immerse myself in [...]
Transform Your Future: The Ultimate Gap Year in Costa Rica
A gap year is more than just a pause; it’s an opportunity to explore, grow, and gain skills that [...]