I am australian and thinking of doing a 'year 13'. I was thinking of going wiht AFS.
2007-12-13 16:07:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Mexico is actually a lot safer. Both are beautiful.
Enjoy your trip...AFS has a good reputation & they've been in the business for years!
2007-12-13 16:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're both great. Depends what you're looking for. Mexico is absolutely steeped in history and all. Costa Rica has all those great national parks and nature preserves. Also depends where you think you might wind up in terms of towns. Mexicans tend to take on exchange students as a business, whereas in Costa Rica I'm not sure. Also not sure if AFS uses them, or insists on having a more family situation where the host isn't so much paid as given tax exemptions as they do here in the States.
If you're looking to learn Spanish, either is good. My understanding is that in San José, C.R., there´s (or used to be) a lot of European ex-patriates who live a pretty wealthy lifestyle, but that could be different today. I have friends from both countries, who, of course, love their homes lots.
Good luck choosing, you´re bound to have a great time either way.
2007-12-13 16:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, lucky you.
Hmm. If it was me, I would choose Mexico. Learn the language, immerse in the culture, develop a palate and find some friends.
Go to Costa Rica everychance you have a vacation.
2007-12-13 16:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try Costa Rica. Parts of Mexico can be the real pits.
2007-12-13 16:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Costa Rica.......it´s so beauty, you will enjoy the country and the weather.
2007-12-14 04:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋