Art and archaeology take center stage in the colonial city of Oaxaca, where you'll be based at the Hotel Camino Real, a converted sixteenth-century monastery with flower-filled courtyards and an exquisite pool. You'll visit the imposing ruins of Monte Alban and Mitla, pre-Columbian sites built by the Zapotec and Mixtec Indians. At nearby craft villages, you'll observe expert artisans engage in ancient traditions such as wood carving, weaving, and pottery—particularly the signature black-clay pottery of Oaxaca. Trips to village markets, plus the city's galleries and art museums, reveal work by both emerging artists and Oaxacan masters. Soak in the colonial architecture while enjoying downtown cafés and succulent Oaxacan cuisine, famous for its inventive mole sauces.

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Informative talks on art and archaeology by scholars, gallery owners, and museum directors Demonstrations by artists and craftspeople in their homes and studios Receptions at one of Oaxaca’s most prestigious art galleries and in the private home of Margaret Barclay ‘64 Click here to download the full trip itinerary Click here to download the full trip brochure

Ann Zulawski, professor of history and Latin American studies

Duration: 7 days Activity level: Moderately active Cost: $2,995 per person, based on double occupancy Single supplement: $695 per person Deposit: $1,000 per person, payable to International Seminar Design Inc.