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To See or Not to See Chichen Itzá?
If you’re ever plagued with the question, “should I?” or “shouldn’t I?” visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Chichen Itzá, here’s the answer. “YES!” First of all, any time you... keep reading
Finding Serenity in a Cenote
One of the most blissful aspects of the Yucatán Peninsula is – strangely enough, its karst topography. Here’s the Reader’s Digest version. Essentially the Yucatán Peninsula served as a welcome... keep reading
The Many Plates of Mérida
If you're looking for a good meal in Mérida, you won't have to look far. The vibrant capital of the Yucatán has restaurants upon restaurants of Insta-worthy local dishes that... keep reading
What to Expect When Studying Abroad in the Yucatán
Mérida, Mexico is just one of CIEE's many amazing options for study abroad in Latin America. The city is the vibrant capital of the Yucatán state, and home to countless... keep reading
BLOCK to BLOCK: Monteverde to the Yucatán
It takes just one day to get from the lush premontane landscape of Monteverde to the balmy Yucatán Peninsula. But you’ll need a full block – at least – to... keep reading
The “Cake-Colored” City of Campeche
The “cake-colored” city of Campeche is a stop-over-must on your way to the CIEE Global Institute – Yucatán. Not only for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture, but for its historic... keep reading
YO ENTOMOLOGISTS!
Biologists, botanists, environmentalists, ornithologists, conservationists, nature worshippers, hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, or even those that just like the color green. Here’s 10 phenomenal reasons to study abroad at the CIEE Global... keep reading
Visiting Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Just a 20-minute drive from CIEE’s Global Institute in Monteverde, study abroad students can visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Established in 1972, this tropical forest is a 26,000-acre biodiverse... keep reading
Breathe Through Your Nose … and Other Tips for Exploring the Rainforest
The only tropical rainforest in the U.S. is on the island of Puerto Rico. So, chances are, unless you’ve visited El Yunque National Park, you haven’t experienced this incredible ecosystem... keep reading
Packing for CIEE Monteverde
Studying abroad in Monteverde, Costa Rica is a nature lover’s dream. In its unique landscape you will find lush greenery, narrow and winding roads, a mountainous terrain, and many rainforest... keep reading