Uxmal & Hacienda Yaxcopoil Uxmal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and provides a striking contrast to Chichen Itzá. For some, the intricate and ornate pyramids, temples and other ceremonial structures at Uxmal represent the pinnacle of Maya art, design and architecture. This Puuc city and its surrounding towns also demonstrate the social and economic…
Chichen Itzá & Cenote Ik Kil At Chichen Itzá, students encounter the impressive convergence of Maya architecture, mathematics, agriculture, astronomy, commerce, and religion. The Pyramid of Kukulcan, Temple of the Warriors, Observatory, and Ball Court help students appreciate pre-Columbian advances and restraints. Our excursion culminates with an optional swim in a beautiful cenote (natural pool).…
Historic Mérida Beautiful and charming, Merida is the capital city of the Yucatán. Students actively explore vibrant markets, colonial architecture, local food, and other slices of daily life. Highlights include the Monumento a la Patria— a massive monument depicting centuries of Mexican history— and the Palacio del Gobierno, which houses striking murals depicting the regional…
Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo Coyoacan is a quaint, artsy, cobblestoned residential neighborhood with a wonderful local market. Famously, it also is Frida Kahlo’s birthplace and final residence, which today is a museum. Known as Museo Casa Azul, it tells her moving life story through her eccentric art and period pieces. Students grapple with themes tied…