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 vegetables. You can also find Yucatecan jewelry and affordable beautiful clothes,…
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 port town of Sisal (west of Progreso) was the main cargo departure point…
Mexico City Mexico City is a stunning cosmopolitan blend of traditional and modern, evident in its impressive architecture, artwork, food, music, and fashion. Despite Mexico City’s size and population, its distinct and lively neighborhoods lend the capital an intimate, almost homey feel. We explore the famous Zocalo, cutting-edge exhibits like those found at the National…
Valladolid We take a walking tour of this city situated in the region of Castilla y León. We will visit major landmarks, such as Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Zorrilla, Plaza del Viejo Coso, Pasaje Gutiérrez, and Playa de las Moreras while learning about local history, culture, and art, as well as life in the city.
Toledo – World Heritage Site by UNESCO Toledo is known for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage and historical co-existence of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. We take a guided tour of the gothic/baroque cathedral, built from 1226 to 1449 to learn about the architecture and artwork, including many works by El Greco. We will…
Avila Avila, capital of the Spanish province of the same name, is a city in the rolling hill country northwest of Madrid, and is one of the few remaining intact walled cities in the world. We will be walking to the Roman Wall, begun in 1090, and walking along the tops of the walls to see…
Salamanca Known as Spain’s golden city because of the golden sandstone architectural wonders, Salamanca is one of Spain’s liveliest and historically important cities. We will take a guided tour of the most important sites such as the university, established in the thirteenth century; its two 15th and 16th century cathedrals and the Plaza Mayor, Spain’s…
Segovia Neighborhood Walk On arrival day evening, we will do a walking tour of old town Segovia landmarks. We will visit the Centro were KIIS classes are held to help the students become familiar with the neighborhood that will be their “home away from home” for two weeks.
Gifu City Located in the center of Japan, Gifu City is surrounded by pristine nature, with the clear Nagara River flowing through the city center and the lush green Mt. Kinka towering in the distance, It is also known as a city of history and traditions, such as 1,300-year-old Ukai (Cormorant fishing) and Gifu Castle,…
Nagoya Castle Built in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nagoya Castle is famous for its grand castle tower boasting the largest total floor area in history, and the gorgeous Honmaru Palace. In addition, it functioned as a fortress with an ironclad defense and was the first castle to be designated as a national treasure. Even after…