México Lindo y Querido

Why choose a Staff-guided program?

ISE volunteer Staff Guides are certified world language teachers who lead the ISE programs as an extension of the classroom. Using the target language, the Staff Guides manage the day-to-day itinerary by engaging students in activities that immerse them in the culture. They are experts in the language and culture of the program and support teachers in providing a great in-country experience for students!

The order of this itinerary is subject to modification based on actual air and/or family stay arrangements. All listed activities (unless listed as optional) are included in the Staff-guided program.

DAY 1 MEXICO CITY Upon arrival in Mexico City, your ISE staff guide will escort you to your hotel. A walking tour will acquaint you with the area near your hotel. Enjoy an ISE welcome dinner. (B,L,D)

DAY 2 MEXICO CITY Visit Tlatelolco, the Basilica of Guadalupe and the ruins at Teotihuacan. (B,L)

DAY 3 MEXICO CITY Practice your Spanish at a local mercado while shopping for a picnic lunch. Your next stop is Chapultepec Castle for a vivid history lesson about Los Niños Heroes and Maximiliano y Carlota. Enjoy lunch aboard a trajinera at the floating gardens of Xochimilco. Don’t miss your chance to attend an optional performance of the Ballet Folklorico (Wednesdays only) for a colorful evening of music and dance. (B,L)

DAY 4 MEXICO CITY & OAXACA Visit the Museo Nacional de Antropologia for an overview of Mexico’s vibrant history. Before leaving Mexico’s lovely capital visit the main plaza or Zócalo, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. After an authentic taco lunch depart for the beautiful valley of Oaxaca. (B,L)

DAY 5 OAXACA Discover black pottery in San Bartolo Coyotepec, and the wooden carved and hand painted alebrijes in San Martin Tilcajete. Your final stop will be in Ocotlan to experience a rural market. (B,L)

DAYS 6-7 PUERTO ESCONDIDO Early bus departure from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido. Enjoy fun in the sun and free time for exploring the natural beauty of this colorful surfing town. (2 B)

DAY 8 OAXACA Depart Puerto Escondido early for your return to Oaxaca. Visit the Centro de Esperanza Infantil to lend a helping hand while making new friends. Visit the hilltop ruins of Monte Alban. (B,L)

DAYS 9-14 OAXACA FAMILY STAY Visit the Tule Tree, the remains of Mitla and the village of Teotitlan del Valle to learn about Zapotec rug weaving. Later begin your 6-night family stay where you will enjoy life as a new member of a typical Oaxacan family (meals at home), or pack your things and enjoy your last night in a Oaxaca hotel. (B, L).

DAY 10 or 15 RETURN Transfer by bus to Mexico City for your flight to the U.S. (B)

Additional gateway cities are available: contact ISE for pricing.

Requests for specific travel dates or airline may incur additional charges.

10- & 15-day Staff-guided Programs: Prices are based on a minimum group size of 32 students from combined schools and a minimum teacher/student ratio of 1:8. When minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply.

Inclusions / Exclusions for Americas Programs