Rabat
Rabat We will be immersed in the culture through short, afternoon field trips within Rabat. The program includes excursions to Rabat’s historic and cultural sites such as Chellah, Hassan tower, Rabat Souks, Andalusian gardens and the Kasbah.
Marrakech
Marrakech The weekend group excursion visits Marrakech, the first of Morocco’s imperial cities. Marrakech is famous for its traditional souks, beautiful parks and gardens, historical monuments, and the Jemaa el-Fnaa square, a lively and vibrant marketplace.
Fes
Fes We visit Fes, Meknes, and Volubilis, Morocco’s religious and cultural capitals. We visit these old cities and see the major imperial sites and stop en route at the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Chichén Itzá & Cenote Ik Kil
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 theories about their significance to death rituals, fertility offerings,…
Izamal
Izamal The most important landmarks to see here is the Franciscan convent that was built over one of the Maya pyramids. This convent is also famous for the monk Fray Diego de Landa, its founder, who burned all the Indian scripts, and then, feeling remorse for what he had done, tried to rewrite all he…
Uxmal Hacienda & Yaxcopoil
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 Mexico’s equivalent to American southern plantations or mid-western ranches. (Yucatan Today…
Mercado Lucas de Gálvez
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
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 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
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.