Once the capital of the great Inca civilization, Cusco is also home to magnificent examples of colonial architecture. The stone foundations of Inca temples are still visible in the colonial buildings in and around the city. Many international tourists are drawn to Cusco for its close proximity to the famous Machu Picchu ruins and the Inca Trail. Due to the high elevation, it is cold at night and cool during the day year round. However, this can be a great excuse to seek out the many Indian markets selling the beautiful wool sweaters and textiles of Peru. Surrounded by the wealth of its Inca history and offering the comforts of an internationally known town, Cusco truly is an exciting place to learn Spanish.

The Activa program consists of 7 hours per day of instruction and culture components broken up as follows: 4 hours per day of language instruction plus and additional 3 hours per day of activities and cultural visits (to museums, cathedrals, fruit markets, etc.) with your teacher. Homestay and additional items included for the standard immersion program are also included in the Activa program.

A full day's fun is scheduled for this course and is a terrific way to explore, learn, and really experience the city.

• Daily activities and local excursions
• In-depth experience of local culture

Participants: European mixture (many from the Netherlands) and North Americans.

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