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Student Fees




FRIDAY - Mexico City
You come to see the sights of this modern world capital and discover the heart and soul of the ancient Aztec Empire. In order to preserve and protect the city’s rich colonial atmosphere, the Centro Historico has received a UNESCO designation as a World Heritage Site. Your host hotel is located within the very heart of this zone. Practicalities walk: Zocalo, Diego Rivera murals, Cathedral, Aztec ruins. Conclude with a visit to La Ideal, the “Disney” of cake decorating.

SATURDAY - Teotihuacan/
Full-day touring includes the Plaza of Three Cultures, Shrine of Guadalupe, and the mammoth Teotihuacan Pyramids. Today’s near the pyramids includes a visit to an orphanage (please bring basic school supplies), maguey demonstration, and a fascinating tortilla competition. Try your hand (literally) on the traditional comal.

SUNDAY - Guanajuato Homestay
Panoramic sightseeing includes Bellas Artes, Alameda Park, Reforma Boulevard, Angel of Independence on your way to the Museum of Anthropology. Guanajuato is considered the crowning jewel of Mexico’s colonial cities. Its mines produced a third of all the silver in the world, and it bloomed with elaborate churches and missions. Today, Guanajuato seems like an old Spanish city frozen in time.

Arrival to the language institute. Meet your host families as you begin your acclimation to your new culture.




ABOUT YOUR HOST FAMILY:
Middle class host families are selected and constantly monitored by the language institute. Bring family photos and community mementos to serve as conversational starters. Participants normally share with one other student of the same general language ability.

MONDAY-FRIDAY-Spanish Language Sessions
The language placement test, with teacher recommendations, is given prior to Monday morning’s class. Daily half day language sessions feature a blend of structure, conversation, and practicalities. Class size averages 3-6 students per native teacher, assuring individual attention and ample opportunity for participation. Following comida with your host family, include a Centro Historico walking tour, dances, movies, etc. The institute confirms daily availability.

SATURDAY - Return to USA/
Depart from the Leon-Guanajuato International Airport.

Optional extension.
Student fee is based upon date of travel and required rooming arrangements:

SATURDAY - Guadalajara
Horse-drawn carriages share broad avenues with the latest model cars. Surprisingly, the air is country fresh, acres of parks and flowering gardens invite you to explore the quaint charms and imposing colonial buildings of Mexico’s second largest city. Motorcoach tour: principal residential districts, Plaza Tapatia including the Government Palace and Degollado Theater. Conclude with shopping time in the upscale artisan village of Tlaquepaque.

SUNDAY - Puerto Vallarta
Travel via the toll road to Puerto Vallarta, Colonial charm, cobblestone streets, fine beaches, palm-lined seaside promenade and lush tropical cliffs that seem to tumble right to the sea. Relax by the crystal waters of your pool or relish the feeling and sound of the beach.

MONDAY - ¡Viva Vallarta!
Enjoy your hotel pool, stroll the beaches, bargain for souvenirs, or arrange your favorite water sports.

TUESDAY - Puerto Vallarta Departure


DEPARTURES
Friday
9 days/8 nights
NIGHTS
Mexico City
Guanajuato Homestay

2
6
MEALS
Daily breakfast and lunch or dinner.
Host families provide all meals.