High School Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

Known around the world for its gastronomic prowess, Lima offers so much more than the roasted pollo a la brasa or perfectly prepared ceviche — although we certainly won’t turn either down! It is also the modern seat of the Incan heritage, and to this day reflects striking contrasts in landscape and culture. By living with families and exploring indigenous communities, high school students have the opportunity to practice their Spanish, study Incan history, and explore the sacred Andes Mountains and lush Amazonian rainforests. Ready, set, GO — it’s time for high school travel in Lima.

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7 High School Trips to Lima, Peru

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Inca Adventure: from Lima to Machu Picchu

Explore the richness of Lima, the colors of Cusco, and the exotic heights of Machu Picchu! Join us for a Peruvian journey like no other! Follow the history of the Inca starting in Lima, the modern-day capital of Peru, and culminating at the heights of majestic Machu Picchu. This program includes com

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AFS Intercultural Programs: Peru High School and Gap Year

Andean peaks surround Machu Picchu; lush tropical rainforests, Amazonian jungles, sandy beaches, arid deserts, remote farmland and fishing villages make up the Peruvian landscape. Likewise, Peru's cuisine is rich in variety and has influences from Spanish, Chinese, European, African, and Japanese cu

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GoBeyond Student Travel

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GoBeyond - Peru - Service & Adventure Programs

Volunteer to help impoverished women and their children in Peru with GoBeyond. Casa Mantay, a Cuzco center founded by Raquel and Sergio, serves as a refugee center for teenage mothers and children. Here, they are taught sustainable skills that will help them survive and even succeed in the future. Y

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Global Works

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Peru Teen Travel Programs

Experience the road less traveled on a Peru adventure! Get to know the Peruvian culture in an authentic way through a homestay in Calca. Here, you work alongside community members on sustainable service projects; get ready to apply your Spanish skills in a real-life context! Beyond an unforgettable

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Where There Be Dragons

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Peru: Sacred Mountains (Summer)

Celebrate Peru’s unbelievable diversity: travel along tropical waterways, live with Quechua families in the high Andes, and explore the threads of past and present in the land of the Inca. Dragons Peru summer abroad program offers students the opportunity to dig into critical development issues by l

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Bright Light Volunteers

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Global Service Learning Program

Learn, serve, and lead with Bright Light Volunteers in a country of your choice. Our Global Service Learning (GSL) program is designed for passionate middle and high school students, exposing them to various aspects, including cultural and social, of their host community. Participants not only broa

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A Guide to High School Programs Abroad in Lima

Popular High School Programs in Lima

Though Lima has taken many steps towards modernity, it is still deeply rooted in the ancient world. There are countless ways to experience the dichotomy of twenty-first century amenities and indigenous wisdom, so pack your bags and say napaykullayki to your newest home away from home.

If you want to learn Spanish, there is no better way than to immerse yourself in a country that speaks it. Language immersion programs for teens are popular in Lima, and whether your only word is hola or you’ve already mastered the subjunctive, you’ll learn to appreciate the culture behind the language. Classes are typically two to three hours per day, and also include extras like dance classes, cooking classes, weaving demonstrations, or group countryside bike rides. If you’re placed in a homestay, you’ll get extra practice with your host family, and might even pick up some Quechua, the indigenous language of Peru.

If Spanish isn’t your focus, consider community service and volunteering. You’ll be placed in English-speaking groups that work to upgrade educational facilities, teach children to read, and provide resources and training in agriculture to aspiring or struggling farmers. These programs emphasize the importance of cross-cultural connections with local communities.

Students looking for adventure can satisfy their thirst for the unknown by participating in Lima’s outdoor education programs. These shorter trips range from personal, independently-designed expeditions through the Andes, to group trips exploring Peru’s natural and man-made wonders. Whether you’re backpacking, kayaking, trekking, or climbing mountains, you’ll be learning how to cooperate in groups, rely on yourself, speak Spanish, and explore how indigenous people meet their needs.

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Amazing trip!

December 02, 2025by: Jennifer Sherman

Program: Community Service & Spanish in Lima

The greatest benefits of my daughter's program in Peru were learning about another culture and gaining independence traveling abroad. Pay attention to documents sent to you from Arcos prior to the program as you will find them helpful for preparing. Amazing trip!

Exposure to a new culture

October 20, 2025by: Patrick Walsh

Program: Inca Adventure: from Lima to Machu Picchu

Everything went extremely smoothly on my son's program in Peru with his teacher and classmates from York Prep. The greatest benefits were exposure to a new culture, camaraderie with classmates, teachers and host family. The pre-departure documents provided were excellent as well. Thank you Arcos!