The College of Professional Studies and the College of Education are jointly sponsoring a ten-day adventure to Peru. This study tour will highlight two unique areas of the Andean Highlands: Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. This trip will allow participants the opportunity to interact with the Peruvian people in a cultural exchange that will enhance knowledge of the ecology and anthropology of the regions we visit. This trip is ideal for photographers, botanical/wildlife enthusiasts, environmentalists, historians, teachers and students from all programs. Almost any discipline can be enhanced through independent studies and University credit is being offered for the IDS 3920 – Colloquium (a required University course). In addition some service learning opportunities will be available.

The tour will consist of 4 days in the Cuzco Area, exploring the ancient city of Cuzco, traveling through the sacred valley, a cultural project at Casa de Milagros (children’s home), and taking in the vistas at Machu Picchu. Another 4 days will include exploring the area around Lake Titicaca. This unusual water feature, located in the central Andes, is the world’s highest navigable lake. The luminescent quality of the sunlight and the unique use of the local Totora Reeds for building material, make this adventure unlike any other in the world.

Be sure to access the link of pictures for these two regions to enjoy the sites of things to see and do. An additional side tour to the Amazon Rain Forest is available upon request.

Our tour host is Mr. Jim Cronk, of Eco-Image Travel, LLC, who has over ten years of experience taking groups of students to Peru. He is also a professional photographer and former science teacher who is willing to share his expertise with the group.

Points of contact at FGCU for this project are: