IFSA January in Mexico
Program Overview
Trace Mayan achievements in sunny Merida!
Why follow your interest in history, humanities, or social science to sunny, welcoming Mérida? Because learning about Mayan history in a classroom is one thing. Experiencing it on the tropical Yucatán peninsula, amidst contemporary Mayan communities and the echoes of ancient achievements, is quite another.
Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.
Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excursion will be available in a given term or program.
Excursions include a Mérida City Tour, a Mayan World Museum Tour, a Yaxunah Trip, a Uxmal Trip, and a Chichén Itzá Trip.
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- Winter
- Culture
- History
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
Updated Jul 28, 2026
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Locations
- Merida, Mexico
Fields & Subjects
- History
- Culture
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Winter
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18-30
Starts At
- 2 weeks: $3,575
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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