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Going To Nicaragua In The Spring? Get Ready For A Week Of Celebrating!

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/2/22 7:15 AM

If you're headed to Nicaragua for the Spring semester with ILP, you get to be in the country for one of the best weeks of the year — Holy Week. 

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Topics: Central America

We're Chasing Waterfalls Around Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/31/22 8:15 AM

We are spilling all the secrets about these truly hidden cascades, complete with cave camping, zip lining, and more. 

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Topics: Central America

An Artist Turned This Corner Of The Mexican Jungle Into A Masterpiece

Posted by Jen King on 8/26/22 8:15 AM

What do you get when a surrealist artist builds a sculpture garden in the remote mountains of Mexico, surrounded by lush green trees, waterfalls, and turquoise blue pools? Something pretty magical. Here's all you need to know about visiting Las Pozas!

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Topics: Central America

You Need This Handy Costa Rica Vacation Planner

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/23/22 9:45 AM

Know if the best beaches are really that close to the thundering waterfalls you want to hike to.

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Topics: Central America

A Handy Vacation Planner To Help You See The Best Of Nicaragua

Posted by Jen King on 8/15/22 12:45 PM

The secret is out Nicaragua really is the hidden gem of Central America.

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Topics: Central America

The Info You Have To Have Before Planning A Trip To Peru

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/1/22 6:30 AM

Want to hike Machu Picchu during your ILP semester? There are some things you need to know before you even start planning.

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Topics: Central America

German Towns, Lush Mountains, + Waterfalls In Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/26/22 6:30 AM



Welcome to Matagalpa, a place full of secret waterfalls, rafting adventures, and green hillsides dotted with coffee plantains. In a country that’s under the radar, we just love a place that’s even more off the beaten path.

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Topics: Central America

The Best Places To Zip Line In Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Ekker on 7/22/22 9:00 AM

It's not a secret that Costa Rica is insanely gorgeous, but some of the best places to zip line might be a little hidden. 

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Topics: Central America

The Best Weekend Trips In Mexico

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/11/22 8:15 AM

Mexico's biggest secret? It's our #1 pick for a country where you can do a ton of traveling on the weekends for way less than you think. 

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Topics: Central America

We Found The Most Unreal Ecolodge In The Jungles Of Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 6/25/22 11:35 AM

Stay in a bungalow, with jungle views, a waterfall, and more just outside of your window. 

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Topics: Central America

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