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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: English, Other (non-English)
Housing Options: Homestay Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: Foreign Language Minimum GPA: 2.50
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:

January in Yucatan

Yucatan, Mexico

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Program Overview

Spend your January immersing yourself in the Yucatán Peninsula’s magnificent biodiversity and Latin America’s largest Mayan population. This three-week winter program is the perfect opportunity to develop your Spanish language proficiency while you discover the ancient Mayan civilization. Your home base is Mérida - a gorgeous colonial city filled with brightly colored buildings, lively markets, galleries, museums, cafés and a welcoming atmosphere. This Yucatan capital is the second-safest city in North America, according to the World’s Safest Cities Ranking, and its Spanish colonial architecture, world-famous gastronomy, and world-renowned Mayan landmarks are a draw for visitors from around the world. 

Unique Experiences

LIVE

with a host family, committed to making your stay unforgettable.

LEARN

on a program that combines your academics with cultural activities that enrich your abroad learning experience.

EXPLORE

the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya: a new world class museum covering the Yucatán from its geological origins to the present.

Read ABOUT YUCATAN

Excursions & Activities

In the January in Yucatán program, you may:

  • Explore Chichén Itzá and nearby Cenote Sagrado where humans were sacrificed to the Mayan rain God - Chaac.
  • Birdwatch in Ria Lagartos Wildlife Refuge, home to countless pink flamingos and beautiful sunsets with pink waters
  • Explore Merida´s magnificent Botanical Garden.
  • Fall in love with colonial architecture in Mérida’s historic center while enjoying a coffee or tea in one of the many terraces and coffee shops.

What's Included

  • Housing with a local Host family
  • Three meals per day
  • Intensive Spanish course
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
January Winter Break 2026 01/15/2026 01/15/2026 TBA TBA
January Winter Break 2027 01/15/2027 01/15/2027 TBA TBA