Ponce, Puerto Rico
Ponce is part of a region known as Porta Caribe, “the Gateway to the Caribbean.” Here in this historically significant town on the southern coast of Puerto Rico, we will tour the neighborhood where the Plena, a music genre born…
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
This culturally rich and historic city mingles pastel-colored colonial houses along cobbled streets and shady plazas with cool cocktail bars and renowned Caribbean fusion restaurants. We will visit La Casa Blanca, San Juan Cathedral, the tomb of Ponce de Leon, and…
Loíza, Puerto Rico
Loíza is one of the most culturally rich municipalities in Puerto Rico. It is home to some of the most iconic African-influenced traditions that make up Puerto Rican culture. We will participate in a workshop of how to play bomba,…
El Yunque Rainforest, Puerto Rico
We visit El Yunque National Forest. Its name comes from an Indian spirit Yuquiyu or Yokahu, which means "Forest of Clouds". It is the only tropical forest in the US National Forest System, with a diverse and densely populated habitat,…
Merida Museums
Merida summer program offers additional activities and excursions such as the visit of several local museums: Museo de la canción yucateca, Museo de arte popular, Museo de la ciudad, language exchange in the English Library, Cementerio General, and many more…
Chichén Itzá & Cenote Ik Kil
Chichén Itzá, named as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Students love swimming in the cenote, a beautiful underground swimming hole rich with lush green vines. Cenotes were spiritually important to the Maya, and there are many…
Uxmal Hacienda & Yaxcopoil
Uxmal is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site where students will appreciate Mayan culture, art, and architecture. After visiting Uxmal and the Chocolate Museum, we visit an authentic hacienda. Dating from the late 1600s to the early 1900s, haciendas are…
Mercado Lucas de Gálvez
This marvelous local traditional market is the only place where you can buy all the ingredients for the delights of Yucatecan food. Mayan and mestizo people come to town to sell these goods, as well as locally grown fruits and…
Playa Progreso
Students can visit this beach by public bus. Playa Progreso is a well-known local beach and has long been a crucial link to the world. Its foundation came about due to necessity. During the height of the henequen (sisal) export era, the…