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IFSA Summer in Mexico
Discover ancient civilizations, ceynotes, and cochinita pibil! One of Yucatán’s most charming cities, Mérida basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Full of Mayan and Spanish influences, it’s a fascinating place to explore cultural hallmarks as you flex your academic muscles. One of the urgent needs of Mexico, as well as the world as a whole, is to conserve natural resources. Explore aspects of ec...
Discover ancient civilizations, ceynotes, and cochinita pibil! One of Yucatán’s most charming cities, Mérida basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Full of Mayan and Spanish influences, it’s a fascinating place to explore cultural hallmarks as you flex your academic muscles. One of the urgent needs of Mexico, as well as the world as a whole, is to conserve natural resources. Explore aspects of ecology and sustainability including the recovery, preservation, and protection of the environment. You could also tease apart the impact of increasingly diverse communities on public and private health care in different settings.
Program Highlights
Get to know Mérida’s beautiful downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Visit the Mayan World Museum for a cultural and historic context needed to fully appreciate excursions to the Mayan archeological sites of Chichén Itzá and Uxmal.
Approach the city from a different perspective—usually, the streets are full of cars, but during this tour, the roads are closed so that you can visit them.
Take part in the Uxmal and Hacienda Yaxcopoil trip—this fascinating archaeological site of Uxmal and its Puuc style of architecture showcases the pinnacle of Mayan population design and art.
Visit the group of cenotes known as Santa Barbara where beauty intertwines with ecological significance.
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- Merida, Mexico
- Summer
- Culture
- Languages & Linguistics
- Public Health
- Sustainable Development
- All Nationalities
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Summer study abroad
April 28, 2016by: Amy - United StatesProgram: IFSA Summer in MexicoThis was a great option to study abroad and gain skills speaking Spanish for the summer. I could not take a whole semester to go abroad and I saw and learned so many amazing things in Merida and the surrounding area. Between Mayan ruins, to museums, to cenotes, and a 4 day trip to Cuba, they kept us busy and it was definitely a worthwhile experience.
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Locations
- Merida, Mexico
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Culture
- Languages & Linguistics
- Public Health
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Discover ancient civilizations, ceynotes, and cochinita pibil! One of Yucatán’s most charming cities, Mérida basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Full of Mayan and Spanish influences, it’s a fascinating place to explore cultural hallmarks as you flex your academic muscles. One of the urgent needs of Mexico, as well as the world as a whole, is to conserve natural resources. Explore aspects of ecology and sustainability including the recovery, preservation, and protection of the environment. You could also tease apart the impact of increasingly diverse communities on public and private health care in different settings.
IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Discover ancient civilizations, ceynotes, and cochinita pibil! One of Yucatán’s most charming cities, Mérida basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Full of Mayan and Spanish influences, it’s a fascinating place to explore cultural hallmarks as you flex your academic muscles. One of the urgent needs of Mexico, as well as the world as a whole, is to conserve natural resources. Explore aspects of ecology and sustainability including the recovery, preservation, and protection of the environment. You could also tease apart the impact of increasingly diverse communities on public and private health care in different settings.
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