Learning Spanish abroad in Merida, Venezuela is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Venezuela is located on the northern coast of South America and enjoys a tropical climate year-round attracting tourists from all over the world, but especially from Germany, Italy, Spain and North America. About half the country is forest, including rainforest. Venezuela boasts countless paradise-like islands along its nearly 1,800 miles of coastline. In addition, the country has a well-developed infrastructure, 35 national parks, and Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.
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Known as the City of Caballeros, this lovely university town, is filled with colonial architecture and narrow streets. Merida is located on a plain in a valley of the Andes at an altitude of 5,332 feet. As expected in a university town, there is also a great deal of activity in this city. The highest tramway in the world is located here and offers visitors a spectacular view of Merida and the Andes.
