Student Fees
DAY ONE - Mexico City
You come to see the sights of this modern world capital and discover the heart and
soul of the ancient Aztec empire. Practicalities walk: Zocalo, Diego Rivera murals,
Cathedral, Aztec ruins. Conclude with a visit to La Ideal, the "Disney" of cake decorating.
DAY TWO - Museums & Markets
Panoramic sightseeing includes Bellas Artes, Alameda Park, Reforma Boulevard,
Angel of Independence, and a drive through Las Lomas, an exclusive upper class
neighborhood. Tour Chapultepec Castle. Then, stroll through the park and past the
lakes on your way to the Museum of Anthropology. Later, bargain with the vendors in the popular Ciudadela Craft Market or the legendary San Juan.
DAY THREE - Teotihuacan/Merida
Today's touring includes the Plaza of Three Cultures, Shrine of Guadalupe, and Teotihuacan. Explore this mammoth
site before having lunch where you'll witness a maguey and onyx demonstration. Later, fly to Merida.
Transfer to your hotel or greeting by your homestay director and your host families in the airport lobby.
MERIDA HOST FAMILIES
live in middle class neighborhoods along the Paseo Montejo. Host families are relatives, neighbors, or long-time friends of our directors.
Regardless, all are monitored and continually evaluated. Everyone speaks Spanish in the home. Most student bedrooms are air-conditioned and all
have ceiling fans. Host families provide private car transfers for all scheduled activities.
Our directors host a memorable final evening farewell fiesta for all students and families.
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DAY FOUR - Uxmal & Cacao
Panoramic city sightseeing tour of major landmarks and monuments on your drive to the magnificent Maya temples of Uxmal, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby is the new and fascinating Choco-Story Uxmal, located in a botanical garden. Explore this hands-on museum: taste a natural cacao beverage, witness the live crafting of hand-made ceramics, experience a Maya cacao ceremony, and spend time with the animals at the fauna refuge of the Environmental Management Unit for Wildlife Conservation.
DAY FIVE - Caminata & Compras
Guided walking tour of Merida's Centro Historico from Santa Lucia Park to the Plaza Grande. In lieu of the traditional guided tour,
teachers can elect Interact's original Caminata del Centro & Sabores : exclusive student maps - with bilingual historical explanations of each landmark -
permit each group to explore at their own pace and to purchase and sample popular regional snacks and refreshments during their exploration.
DAY SIX - SOMOS humanitarian/cooking 
Participate in our exclusive SOMOS humanitarian total experience. You'll receive a list of the most needed items and visit a local 'super', where you'll have an opportunity to
purchase those supplies (budget $15 each). Complete your SOMOS experience as you interact with the children while painting, gardening, etc.
Our cooking includes a special visit to the private home of Familia Cardenas. This family has
directed our Merida homestay for decades and now they have opened their home to all Interact students, where you will be sampling Yucatecan
specialties.
DAY SEVEN - Chichen & Cenotes/Isla Mujeres
Your first stop is Chichen Itza, recently named as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Following your exploration in the
coolness of the jungle morning, swim in a cenote, a pristine subterranean lake. Continue to Puerto Juarez
for your rapid boat transfer to Isla Mujeres: idyllic beaches, quaint shops, affordable restaurants, and friendly natives.
DAY EIGHT - Viva Isla!
Relax in your hotel pool, browse the souvenir markets or arrange an optional activity such as a snorkeling tour, or Dolphin Discovery.
DAY NINE - Return to United States
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DEPARTURES
9 days/8 nights |
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NIGHTS
Mexico City
Merida Hotel-Homestay
Isla Mujeres |
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MEALS
Daily breakfast and lunch or dinner.
Host families provide all meals.
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