 Bienvenidos
a Mexico.
Discover our neighbor to the south--with its rugged
beauty, ancient civilizations, friendly people, colorful fiestas, shimmering
tropical waters, and azure sky--where the past and present are all around
you.
Orientation in Mexico City
Your adventure begins in historic Mexico City. Learn
about Mexico's people and its dramatic past at the Zocalo as you visit
the stunning cathedral and Palacio Nacional and gaze upon the evocative
murals by Diego Rivera. Develop your Spanish language skills as you visit
the Museum of Anthropology or sample authentic Mexican cuisine.
Homestay and Mayan Culture Adventure
Become part of the friendly, easygoing life of your
Mexican family and community as you interact with locals, run errands
in the marketplace, and meet your host family's friends. After your homestay,
visit ancient Mayan ruins, explore the pyramids of Chichén Itzá
and the ruins of Uxmal, and enjoy the beaches of Isla Mujeres.
 Sample
activities: Cook Mexican food with your host mother or father; shop
at a local market for serapes and pottery; snorkel the blue waters
off Isla Mujeres; travel the Puuc route to see the impressive ruins of
Labna, Kabah, and Uxmal; climb the steep stone steps of Chichén
Itzá; enjoy shopping in the Yucatan provincial capital, Mérida.
Code: MXHD (4 weeks)
Features: travel
Prerequisites: At least one year of Spanish
Dates: June 29-July 29
Depart/Return: Mexico City
Fee: $3,000
 Homestay,
Community Service, and Travel
During your three-and-a-half-week homestay, contribute
your time and talent to a rewarding community service project, giving
back to the people who have been so generous to you. Then, cap your Mexican
experience with a week of travel to Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido or Puerto
Vallarta and Guadalajara, where you relax on beautiful white sand beaches
and explore tranquil villages and ancient cities.
Sample activities: Learn how to make piñatas; dance
with your host brothers and sisters at a traditional dance workshop; swim
in the tropical Pacific; enjoy mariachi and salsa bands; explore ancient
ruins; visit traditional artisans; enjoy an afternoon of horseback riding.
Sample service projects: Work with disadvantaged children at a
local shelter; teach English at a community center; distribute food and
supplies to communities in need; repair a primary school.
Code: MXSD (5 weeks)
Features: community service, travel
Prerequisites: At least one year of Spanish
Dates: June 29-August 4
Depart/Return: Mexico City
Fee: $3,200
| I allowed Mexico and the Lopez Infante family
to become part of my life. I tried to be myself at all times during
my homestay, and I believe that my parents treated me no differently
than their own daughter. I can't put into words how touched I was
each time they referred to me as "mi hija."
-- Unique Fraser, New York, New York |
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