History Study Abroad Programs in Peru

Experience Lima, Peru, one of South America’s most vibrant capital cities. Situated on the Pacific coast, Lima is a city of fascinating contrasts. Many academic topics can be explored at this Arcos destination. Lima is rich in its colonial heritage and per-Hispanic past yet possesses a modern vibrancy reflected in its architecture and culinary arts scene. From Lima the program is easily poised to travel to other culturally and geographically rich areas of the country. Experience the heart of Inca culture and history in Cusco. Travel to Cusco is one of our highlight excursions that provides a contrast to Lima and allows us to explore and contemplate the majesty of Machu Picchu, the ancient citadel city of the Inca. Other easily accessible areas of exploration for the program are Paracas and the Ballestas Islands as well as Huacachina and the desert sand dunes. Through partnerships with top universities in Lima a variety of academic topics can be explored and studied. The Arcos Learning Abroad provides an all-inclusive study abroad experience with cultural activities, excursions, onsite directors, and carefully vetted housing options.

Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, situated high in the Peruvian Andes Mountains. It boasts a rich cultural history as the former center of the Inca Empire. The first Spaniards arrived in the 1530s, with Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, discovering the city. Much of the architecture in present-day Cusco is a mix of Inca and Spanish influence. The city has been built around ancient landmarks and is surrounded by incredible ruins, including the nearby Inca archaeological site, Machu Picchu. Prepared to be enamored with Peruvian culture, seamlessly woven between Inca and Spanish influences, as well as the magnificence of the surrounding Sacred Valley, as you study abroad in Cusco. The Universidad de Salamanca Cursos Internacionales en Cusco program at the WorldStrides Global Campus was developed in partnership with the Universidad de Salamanca to meet the ever-growing interest in studying abroad in this historic city.

Wonder and challenge in a multicultural Latin American country! Keep an ear out for unfamiliar words as you explore—Peru is home to more than 90 indigenous languages. In this multicultural setting, you’ll take classes in Spanish on a modern, 100-acre campus at one of Latin America’s highest-ranking universities. See big-city contradictions up close as you dig into urban social, economic, and political issues through community service or research with Lima NGOs. Interested in education? Help a local organization support disadvantaged kids. Excursions take you out of the city to explore the oldest civilization in the Americas, natural reserves, an oasis in the desert, as well as pre-Incan and Afro-Peruvian culture, capping off an unforgettable semester.

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