Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Language and Culture in Cusco, Peru Maymester Program

Cusco is the center of modern indigenous culture in Peru, so you’ll learn and experience Spanish language and culture in this great city.  Join Summer II in Peru at 11,500 feet in an Incredible city with a vibrant culture.Start getting excited!— Study Spanish abroad with the opportunity to participate in a Service Learning Experience in the Andes – The way to learn Spanish is to immerse yourself in the community and be part of it, and that’s just what  you’ll do this Summer in Cusco!— The impressive Sacred Valley – Imagine a region filled with stunning mountain views, Quechua-speaking communities, and llamas. On the weekends, you’ll get to explore this diverse region’s salt flats, market towns, ancient ruins, and more. It’s all a short, inexpensive trip from downtown Cusco. See it all on your summer abroad in Peru!— Machu Picchu – This famous site that was recently picked as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Come discover why!— A colonial city filled with history – Cusco is full of pre-Hispanic and colonial history, which often overlap in fascinating ways. Churches built on pre-Inca spiritual sites, European-esque paintings of the Last Supper that include Andean regional cuisine, and leafy Spanish-style plazas atop Incan stones that make Cusco one of the most dynamic cities in Peru.