Arcos: High School Programs in Mexico

Join this program centered around action and adventure in Oaxaca! Tour Oaxaca City with its incredible food scene and beautiful colonial architecture. Trek through the cloud forests of the mysterious Sierra Sur mountains with local indigenous guides. Paddleboard in the waters of Mazunte on the Pacific. Wind down to Puerto Escondido for a week-long surf camp full of surfing, aquatic activities, and exploration.

Taste the flavors of Oaxaca and learn about all of the unique aspects of its culinary arts scene. World-renowned for its street food, traditional dishes, and markets, Oaxaca is the ideal place for a culinary-arts program. Participate in daily cooking classes. Meet with local chefs and restaurant owners. Select ingredients in the bustling markets. Travel to indigenous communities to learn about their ancestral cooking traditions and the importance of corn in the Mexican diet.

Travel to Oaxaca, the epicenter of the Mexican art and cultural scene. Participate in daily workshops with local artists learning techniques such as printmaking and stencil. Meet with artisans in the surrounding indigenous communities to experience their folk art traditions and create your own pieces. Explore the pyramids of Monte Alban and ruins of Mitla to see some of Mexico’s best preserved pre-Hispanic art and architecture. Enjoy engaging activities such as cooking and dance classes.

Study Spanish in the world-renowned colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico. Famous for its food and art scene, this is a gem of a destination to take Spanish classes. Complement classes at the University of Oaxaca with activities to experience the very best of Oaxaca such as cooking classes, art workshops, city tours, and volunteering. Hike in the lush Sierra Norte mountains. Climb the ruins of Monte Alban and swim in Hierve el Agua mountain springs.