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Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking architecture of this capital city overlooking the Pacific Ocean. See the vast neo-colonial Governmental Palace, the towering Cathedral of Lima with its 14 side doors and main “door of forgiveness”, go past the upscale San Isidro district and visit the San Francisco Convent.
Museo Larco Visit
Fly to Cuzco and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Koricancha Temple, Tambomachay, and Sacsayhuaman Fortress.
Discover ancient Incan rituals in one of the oldest traditions in the Andean World. With the help of Paqo, a wise man, participants ‘pay’ Mother Earth for everything she provides by gathering up and offering her a package filled with earthly gifts. The goddess is whimsical and the purpose of this ritual is to please her.
Board a train and travel through the Sacred Valley for a full-day excursion to Peru's most famous destination, the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu. Set on a mountaintop, deep in the jungle, Machu Picchu remained unknown to the outside world until 1912.
Transfer by train back to Cuzco
Visit a Peruvian school to meet the students, learn about their culture, and discover the differences between the schools in Peru and the schools back home.
Explore the Galapagos today and marvel at the extraordinary animals that inhabit the islands, including sea lions, marine and land iguanas, blue- and red-footed boobies, and Galapagos tortoises.
Continue exploring the beautiful Galapagos today.
Upon arriving in Quito enjoy some free time to explore.
Explore the protected environment of Cotopaxi National Park. Named after the world's highest active volcano, Cotopaxi volcano, the park provides spectacular views of the Ecuadorian landscape. See roaming wild animals such as white-tailed deer, Andean fox, horses and llamas.
Class is in session. And, by that, of course we mean the endless lessons that travel brings. So, no matter if you’re out trotting the globe or at home planning your next trip, adventure is never far! These must-read blog posts open a world of learning through inspirational travel stories, destination spotlights, classroom resources, and other buzzworthy news.
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Download a larger image of Machu Picchu and share the photo with your class, then try these discussion questions and classroom activities: Here is a great lesson plan from National E...
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