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Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

Semester / Trimester:

Spanish Language and Chilean Culture

Spring 1 2010 (Feb 24, 2010 to Jul 10, 2010)
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
Catalog Code: IVPS1110

OverviewCoursesItineraryExcursionsPhotosHousingOn-Site Staff
Travel
Depart from the U.S. You should be at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours prior to your flight departure time.
Wed. 02/24
Excursion
Arrive in Santiago and check into hotel. Begin tour of Santiago.
Thu. 02/25
Excursion
Continue tour of Santiago and surrounding area.
Fri. 02/26 - Sun. 02/28
Travel
Tour Santiago in the morning. Bus ride to Valparaíso and meet host families.
Sun. 02/28
Orientation
Placement exam and class registration.
Mon. 03/01
Free Time
Spring Break.
Tue. 03/02 - Sun. 03/07
Excursion
Orientation Week, class registration.
Mon. 03/08 - Fri. 03/12
Classes
Classes begin.
Mon. 03/15
Travel
Return to the United States. Students may stay and travel independently.
Sat. 07/10
Holidays
Holiday
Easter holiday.
Fri. 04/09
Holiday
Labor Day
Sat. 05/01
Holiday
Feriado Histórico: Combate Naval de Iquique
Fri. 05/21
Holiday
Feriado Católico: San Pedro y San Pablo
Fri. 06/25
Holiday
Feriado Católico: Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Fri. 07/16
  • Weekend excursions to Pucón, Horcón, Isla Negra, Valle del Elqui (Optional) and Valle Nevado (Optional) will be announced upon arrival.
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.