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Spanish immersion schools in
Caracas, Venezuela:
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About Caracas:
Founded in 1567 as
Santiago de León de Caracas by Diego Losada, plundered by English
pirates, burned, torn by earthquakes, Caracas nevertheless has grown
into the political, economic and cultural capital of Venezuela.
Separated from the coastline by 7800 ft. Mt. Avila, the colonial city
nestled in a long, green valley surrounded by lushly forested
mountains. It has long since outgrown that small settlement, stretching
the length of the valley, up the hillsides and into intersecting
canyons. Venezuela's largest city, Caracas blends a modern cityscape
with a lush, tropical feel. It's noisy as any large city with millions
of inhabitants, with traffic jams, dangerous areas to avoid, slums,
and a distinct contrast between the levels of society. With its
proximity to the Caribbean and its altitude, Caracas enjoys a mild
climate all year long. Like big cities everywhere, you'll find a
central commercial district, outlying suburbs and pockets
of older neighborhoods. In Caracas, much of the city
revolves around the tree-shaded Plaza Bolivar, named of
course for Simón Bolívar, El Libertador, with a
monument to him.
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