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 is open to all students. Requires permission of instructor.
Program Dates: January 8, 2024 - January 18, 2024
Applications Due: October 13, 2023
Non-refundable Deposit Due: $500 due October 17
Cost Estimate: $2,600 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 the cost of passport/immunizations, are not included in the price.
For additional information, please contact Professor Susan Allen-Gil at
sallen@ithaca.edu.