During the January trip, students will investigate the Mayan ruins at Caracol and the ceremonial caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the Belize Botanical Garden and Medicinal Plant Trail, stay with Belizean families overnight and help on a project in the village of Cristo Rey, spend three days deep in the jungle, and three days among the Garifuna people while we explore the coral reef ecosystem via snorkeling.
Please note that this program is designed for Exploratory, Environmental Studies/Science, Biology and Anthropology majors, but open to all students. Requires permission of instructor.
Program Dates: January 3, 2023 - January 16, 2023
Applications Due: October 1, 2022
Non-refundable Deposit Due: $500 due October 17
Cost Estimate: $2,800, plus airfare. Cost includes tuition for one credit, lodging, most meals, program activities, local transportation in Belize, and international health insurance.
The application fee of $35, roundtrip airfare, and cost of passport/immunizations, is not included in price.
For additional information, please contact Professor Susan Allen-Gil at
sallen@ithaca.edu.