Cusco
The Old Capital of the Incas is a dynamic and culturally significant city. It has a population of 300,000, but retains the intimate feel of a smaller town. The Plaza de las Armas is a beautiful central Plaza with Spanish Colonial buildings and churches surrounding a large open area and fountain. Many of the festivals throughout the year take place in this plaza with parades and religious processions. Because of its wealth of Incan remains and the amazing colonial buildings, Cusco has been name a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Cusco also is the doorway to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Students can walk the Inca Trail or they can take the train to the base of the ruins at Aguas Caliente. Either way you will visit the most significant archeological site in all of South America. Our Spanish school is in the middle of all of this and allows students to get to know this wonderful and amazing city in the Andes.

Lima
The Capital of Peru is a large South American city with over 8 million residents. It was founded by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro in the mid 16th century as a major hub for trade. It lies on the Pacific Ocean and was easily accessible to the rest of the New World. Lima became very wealthy from its trade in gold and silver that was mined in the Andes Mountains. Because of this the Historic Center of the city is filled with some of the most magnificent examples of colonial architecture in all of Latin America. It has been designated a World Heritage site and is a Peruvian national treasure. Our Spanish school is located the wealthy beach front neighborhood of Miraflores. The campus is on a quite street near to many shops restaurants, bars and night clubs. Lima has a great night life as well as all the modern conveniences you would expect from a cosmopolitan city.