Come Visit Spain today!

My FlightMy flight:

*the book a flight a month from now, it would cost 447 dollars, round trip. (flying Delta) *To book a flight tomorrow, the cheapest flight would cost 474 dollars, but to fly Delta, it would cost 2,630. This difference in price is because it is such a last minute plan. *The flight will be about ten hours and forty-five minutes long. -This flight is quite long, and the cost is quite great. For this reason, I would recommend someone to stay for at least a week.

Exchange Rate:

The exchange rate of Spanish Euros to US dollars is one US dollars to .75 Euros.

Do I need a passport?: Yes, you do!

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How much will my foodand stay cost me?

• Staying at the Vincci Hotel in Madrid cost 132 American dollars per night.

*Food in Spain costs relatively the same as food in the US cost. An average meal costs about 12 US dollars.

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I recommend you bring…

• Spring lasts from March to May and has warm days and cooler nights.

• Recommend that you bring pants or capris. A sweatshirt or light jacket.

• Summer lasts from June to August, half the summer is pleasant, while the other half is very hot.

• I recommend you to bring shorts and tank tops as well as sandals and a bathing suit.

• Fall lasts from September to November. It is not hot, but not too cold. Rain is common at this time of year.

• Bringing pants and long sleeved shirts would be wise, as well as a sweatshirt. Don’t forget your umbrella.

• Winter lasts from December to March and is usually cold and dry; some snow accumulates.

• Bring a jacket and boots is recommended. Long sleeve shirt, pants, and sweaters would be useful.

Compare and Contrast

• Flight length:

Guatemala: 5 hours (shorter)

Puerto Rico: 6.5 hours (shorter)

Argentina: 14 hours (longer)

• Weather:

Guatemala: relatively warm in the summer, some frost and snow at night during Jan and Dec. (similar)

Puerto Rico: warm, temperature in the 80’s (opposite seasons)

Argentina: temperature in the low 80’s (opposite seasons)

•Exchange Rate:Guatemala: 1USD=7.9 GTG(EURO is worth much less)Puerto Rico & Argentina: 1 USD=1 USD (worth more, it’s equal to the USD)

•Hotel & Food: Guatemala: 100 per night

(cheaper)Puerto Rico: 149 per night (little more expensive)Argentina: 120 per night (little less

Culture:Barcelona- is the chosen sight of interest. It is the capital of Northeast Spain and also Spain’s second largest city. Barcelona is the home to many famous artists of Spain and is a city of architecture. This is why you should come and visit Barcelona. You should visit it for it’s natural beauty. Barcelona is very pretty and the people are friendly.

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Culture:

Valencia- lies along the Spanish Mediterranean Coast and attracts a lot of tourists. Valencia is famous for its beaches and pleasurable climate. Another reason why you should visit Valencia is because of its Spanish town festivals such as “fejas” in April. Valencia is a place full of life and is for anyone of the partying nature. www.amazingportablecircus.com

Culture:

Madrid- the capital of Spain since 1576. Madrid is famous for its historical Spanish monuments. Who could visit Spain without even learning of its history? Madrid is also the home of The Royal Castle and Spanish museums such as El Prado and Reina Sofia.

Who can say “ Where is the art museum?” in Spanish? We can, “Donde estan los museos de arte?

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Compare and Contrast:Argentina- Opera houses, soccer field, museum

Guatemala- Mayan ruins, metropolitan cathedral, Museum of Modern Art

Puerto Rico- San Juan “La Ciudad Amurallada” (The Walled City), El Morro Fortress, San Juan Cathedral

Spain (us)- Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid

These are the sites of cultural interests of Spanish inheritage all around the world.

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• The area of Spain is 499,542 sq. Km or if you include the islands of Balearie and Canary the area of Spain is 504,750 sq. Km.

• The population of Spain is 40,491,052 (July 2008 est.)

• Some major cities in Spain are Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Malga, Zaragoza, and Seville.

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Some Mountains:

• The Pyrenees (separates Spain and France) • The Teide (Tenerife) 3,718 meters high• The Mulhacen (Granada) 3,478 meters high• Aneto (Huesca) 3,404 meters high • Veleta (Granada) 3,392 meters high

Rivers:

• The Duero (Douro) River• Mino River• Tajo (Tangus) River• Guadiana River• Ebro River

Bordering Counties/Oceans:

• Portugal•France•Atlantic Ocean•North Atlantic Sea•Mediterranean Sea•Bay of Biscay

Major Products for Export:• Wine• Fruit• Vegetables• Metals• Vehicles• Mechinery• Transport Equiptment

Spain’s greatest natural resources are:Coal, Lignite, Iron ore, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Uranium

Spain has a Parliamentary Monarchy for a Government

Indigenous people:Spanish, Basque, Catalan, and Galician.

Languages Spoken: Castilian, Eskera, Galician, Catalan, Austurias, Spanish, Aragon, Valencian, Catalan-Valenciana, and Basque.

How many people live in this city translated to Spanish is: ¿Cuánta gente vive en esta ciudad?

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Spain:Population- 40,491,052Natural Resources- Coal, Lignite, Iron ore, Copper, Lead, Zinc, and UraniumType of Government- Parliamentary Monarchy

Guatemala:Population- 13.1 MillionNatural Resources- Petroleum, Nickel, and rare woodsType of Government- Republic

Puerto Rico:Population- 3.95 MillionNatural Resources- Fish, Copper, Nickel, Stone, and Off shore oil drillingType of Government- Self Governing

Argentina:Population- 40,482,000Natural Resources- Live stock, Crops, Fish, Oil, Natural Gas, and MineralsType of Government- Democratic Republic

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Health and Safety

• The water is safe to drink but don’t drink from the rivers or lakes.

• The food is safe to eat.

• It is recommended that before you go you get shots for Diphtheria, Tetanus, and The measles.

• It is pretty hot in Spain so make sure to pack sunscreen

• Petty thefts are common so keep your wallet safe and watch out for weird acting people.

Health and Safety (cont.)

• Spain is somewhat safe. I would take the same precautions as in any large city in the US.

• Know this when you go- ¿Hay un doctor en esta hotel?

Which means- Is there a doctor in this hotel?

Compare and Contrast

• Immunization

Spain- not needed to enter the country

Puerto Rico- not needed to enter the country (but do need license)

Guatemala- needed to enter the country

Argentina- not needed to enter the country• Food and Water

Spain- Food and water is ok but don’t drink from lakes or rivers

Puerto Rico- Food and water is ok

Guatemala- Do not drink tap water. Don’t eat raw or uncooked meat.

Argentina- Don’t eat food from carts, and buy bottled water.

Compare and Contrast (cont.)

• Violence and Theft

Spain- Petty thefts and cons are common

Puerto Rico- Theft is pretty high and aggravated assault is on the rise

Guatemala- Crimes against foreigners are high

Argentina- Some crime and poverty and many disappearances.

January and February is Spain’s coldest month, so make sure you have your winter coats.

Spain’s National Park Ordesa is one of the landmarks. Timeless beauty runs throughout the park. Nice place to go hiking or have lunch.

Are you the type that gets a high off adrenaline? Well visit an active volcano. Tenerife is the highest peak in Spain.

Soccer is a great pastime in Spain, so why not go see Real Madrid, one of the greatest soccer teams on the planet. It’d be a great experience to watch professional soccer players at their best!

Spain has beautiful white, sandy beaches. So why not go surfing at Playa de los lances.

Haven’t you ever wanted to be chased by an angry bull? Definitely go participate at the RUNNING OF THE BULLS!

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Spain: Guatemala Vs. Spain

- Soccer is a common sport in the Spanish countries.

- They fishing and hiking, like Spain.

- The only difference is it’s 70-80 degrees F.

Puerto Rico Vs. Spain

- Soccer again is common in both countries.

- They have coral reefs, which we don’t.

- They have many mountain ranges and beaches, as does Spain.

- Their temperature differs from Spain because it stays at 80 degrees F.

Argentina vs. Spain

-They play soccer like Spain.

- They have a sport called Horseback polo which Spain does not do.

- They ski on their mountains, Spain does as well.

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Do you know how to Say: “Does this hotel have a pool?”

-Tiene este hotel una piscina?

- Hay una piscina en la hotel?

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