Trip at a Glance
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- Personalized Spanish instruction in the gardens of Hacienda San Juan Pamba and in the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca
- Backpack the ancient Inca Trail through spectacular Andes Mountains
- Home stay for a week with an Ecuadorian family
- Do service work alongside Ecuadorians at the Maquipucuna Ecological Reserve
- Horseback ride in the shadow of Cotopaxi National Park’s majestic volcanoes
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Location:Ecuador - The Sierra Region (Andes), Quito, The Inca Trail, Cuenca, Tosagua
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Experience required:Two years of high school Spanish or the equivalent
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Ages:Teens finishing grades 10–12
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Tuition: 30 days, $5,580
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Community service:40+ hours
Additional activities include:
- Horseback riding
- Camping
- Visiting the true equator
- Overnight in an indigenous Quechua community — learn traditional weaving and customs
Credit Earned:
- Three college language credits through Lesley University; 40+ community service hours
Academic Evaluation:
- Short papers, daily participation, final paper, reflective journal
Additional Information:
- This Academic Treks program includes home stays and/or time spent in cities. As with all Academic Treks programs, our strict rules regarding maintaining a healthy atmosphere apply. Conduct such as drinking or smoking is not permitted.
Program Comparison:
- Use the AT Program Comparison Chart to pick the best trip for you.
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