Merida, Mexico: Located in the State of Yucatan, Merida is a small city with a rich Mayan culture and history. Participants will visit the famous Chichen-Itza Ruins, and there is ample opportunity to provide service in contemporary Mayan communities. The beach is only a 20-minute drive away. We work with two Catholic universities in Merida: Marista University and Anahuac Mayab University. Yucatan State is “Level 1” for caution with the US State Department, its safest level, and Merida is regarded by the travel industry as one of the safest cities in North America.
Mexico City: We work with two Catholic universities in Mexico City, which provide a wide array of academic programs: LaSalle University and IberoAmericana University. Participants will learn about Mexican history and culture through lectures and museums, including a visit to the Shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. For site visits, there are ample social services to choose from, including schools, clinics, and children’s shelters. Like the US, crime in Mexico varies greatly by region and city. The US State Department has consistently listed Mexico City as “Level 2” for caution, which is the same for London, Paris, and Madrid. Mexico City’s homicide rate is significantly lower than some familiar US cities, like Washington, Dayton, Little Rock, Peoria, and Indianapolis.
Rest of Mexico: Want to take a group to Oaxaca? or Guadalajara? or Veracruz? We can work with you on that! Costs vary greatly by location.
Mexico City: We work with two Catholic universities in Mexico City, which provide a wide array of academic programs: LaSalle University and IberoAmericana University. Participants will learn about Mexican history and culture through lectures and museums, including a visit to the Shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. For site visits, there are ample social services to choose from, including schools, clinics, and children’s shelters. Like the US, crime in Mexico varies greatly by region and city. The US State Department has consistently listed Mexico City as “Level 2” for caution, which is the same for London, Paris, and Madrid. Mexico City’s homicide rate is significantly lower than some familiar US cities, like Washington, Dayton, Little Rock, Peoria, and Indianapolis.
Rest of Mexico: Want to take a group to Oaxaca? or Guadalajara? or Veracruz? We can work with you on that! Costs vary greatly by location.