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¡Adios, Pisac!
It's hard to believe, but our month in Pisac has come to an end. Although in many ways it has flown by, we have experienced and learned so much that... keep reading
Getting to Know Huchuy Cusco
Our last weekend in Peru had to be something special, and our visit to Huchuy Qosqo ( quechua for “little Cusco”) was just that. This close-knit community about half an... keep reading
Visit to the Amaru Community
If you scroll through the photos or view some of the videos in this post, you will notice lots of color, smiles, laughter, and togetherness. However, no photos can do... keep reading
Machu Picchu, Ollantayambo, Chinchero
This past weekend we got to see one of the 7 wonders of the world - Machu Picchu! The weekend was spent between hiking, learning about the history and legacies... keep reading
More Adventures in the Sacred Valley
Today, we visited two more spectacular sites in the Sacred Valley: Moray and Maras. Our first stop was Moray. This archaelogical park might look like something left behind by aliens... keep reading
Visiting I.E. Bernardo Tambohuacso
On Thursday, our students got a chance to spend the morning sitting in on classes at a local colegio, I.E. Bernardo Tambohuacso. Not only was this an excellent opportunity to... keep reading
La causa y la zampoña
We are half way through our adventures in Peru! This week we were lucky to continue our cultural awareness and appreciation of Peru via its music and food. La comida... keep reading
Caminando por Cuzco
To culminate our first week in Peru, we took a visit to the ancient Incan capital city of Qosqo, or Cuzco, as it is more commonly known (fun fact: qosqo... keep reading
Llamas y Montañas
We've finished our first week! Here's how we finished our week: THURDAY We visited Awana Kancha , a living museum that preserves the knowledge of Peruvian traditional textiles , and... keep reading
Learning everywhere in Pisac
Our brave explorers continue to persevere through the first week's adjustment period in Pisac. Most of our students have gotten accustomed to the frigid mornings because they know Inti will... keep reading
Nuestros Primeros Días en Pisac
¡Hola from Session 2 in Pisac, Peru! Perhaps needless to say, just getting to Pisac was bit of adventure due to storms and many cancelled and delayed flights. However, as... keep reading
Radio Pisac
For the first time ever, CIEE students were featured on the local Pisac radio station. One of the local residents and business owners, Vico, interviewed Olivia, Monce, Cecilia, Sabina, Emma... keep reading
Huchuy Qosco
This weekend was the best experience abroad I have ever had. We went to a place called Huchuy Qosco. It was pure magic. We had dinner and a bonfire afterwards... keep reading
¡Manos a la Obra!
Today our students began their rotation of 3 workshops. They dug their hands into making ceramics, chocolate, and empanadas. And then got to enjoy the fruit of their labors! One... keep reading
Creative hands of the Amaru community
Yesterday we took a trip for about 30 minutes up the mountain to a community known as Amaru. There we shared many things together. We were first all dressed up... keep reading