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Bolivia: Spanish Language Immersion in the Andes (Summer)

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Program Overview

Immerse yourself in the Andes: perform a ritual ceremony for Pachamama, trek over snow-swept passes, and discuss the impacts of large-scale resource extraction with local communities. Dragons’ summer abroad program in Bolivia dives into the heart of the land through intimate homestays, language immersion, and workshops around leadership and global citizenship. Students gain skills and insights about the complicated dynamics of this country and Latin America in general.

Bolivia is a land of extremes. Tucked away in the heart of South America, this sparsely populated, landlocked country contains some of the world's richest cultural and ecological diversity. From soaring, glaciated peaks to lush Amazonian tropics, this four-week summer abroad program offers students a transformative adventure through space and time. With South America's largest per capita Indigenous population, Bolivia contains a fascinating blend of vibrant cultures and dramatic landscapes in a modern context of animated socio-political transformation.

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Program Highlights

Explore land use and relationships, indigenous identity and representation, social and political activism, the coca leaf, sustainable agriculture, and the arts.
Deepen your Spanish language skills through personalized instruction and an extended homestay in a Quechua farming community.
Explore the dramatic twin cities of La Paz and El Alto by air, via the extensive cable car system that serves as the primary means of public transportation in this bustling urban center.
Develop leadership and trekking skills in Bolivia’s diverse natural landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the high Andes into the lush folds of the Amazon rainforest.
Engage with Bolivia’s inspiring legacy of social mobilization, resistance, and indigenous representation.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Required Equipment
Guide / Chaperone
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Language Lessons

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cochabamba, Bolivia

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-20

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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litalnsOctober 2012

Overall, just incredible.

The month I spent in Bolivia with Where There Be Dragons was meaningful, educational, eye-opening, and of course, fun! The small group setting created a family-like dynamic between us travelers, and our four instructors were caring, responsible, funny, and knowledgeable. The home-stay portion of the trip was by far my favorite, and my Spanish language skills improved immensely, as I was able to take what I learned in Spanish classes and apply it to real-life situations. Academics: We participated in many structures lessons, from which I learned a lot. However, when I reflect on all the knowledge I acquired over the course of the month, I realize that I learned so much about Bolivia and its culture from truck-ride conversations, interactions with locals, observation and journaling, and experiences with my homestay family. The program was structured to provide students with a plethora of genuine moments of immersion to learn from, as well as formal lessons. Living Situation: My homestay family was absolutely incredible, and I learned so much from my family's way of life.

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