Current Programs
Encuentros con el mundo hispano: Granada
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish
Term: May 30th to June 27th, 2026
Contact: Professor Carmen Holguín: cjhch@unm.edu
Description:
During four weeks students will soak up the Spanish literature and culture participating in a total of 45 hours of classes in the Spanish and Latin American Literature course; but also outside of the classroom, complementing the academic adventure with social interaction through their staying with a Spaniard family and more than 15 visits to artistic events, museums, galleries, and more, as well as trips to places and cities that are part of the rich Spanish history: Royal Chapel and the Cathedral; Realejo and the Albaicin neiborhoods; Sciences Park, Biodomo, Corpues Christi festival, and flamenco performance; Olive Oil Mill & Olive Farm in Niguelas, Nerja Beach, Sierra Nevada Mountain Villages, Las Alpujarras and, of course, The Magnificent Alhambra and the Generalife.
Encuentros con el mundo hispano, Study Abroad Program
The dynamic of Encuentros con el mundo hispano is to travel one summer to Latin America (different countries on each occasion) and the next to Spain (different cities on each occasion), alternating this way each year. This experience seeks to take students to immerse themselves in the culture of the country and cities we are visiting.
Conexiones
Country: Spain/ Ecuador
Language: Spanish
Term: Summer
Travel Time: TBA
Description:
The University of New Mexico, through the Honors College and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, presents Conexiones—an intensive program of Culture and Language study. Conexiones offers students up to twelve semester hours of credit, with orientation sessions at UNM and abroad and approximately thirty days of field session. This summer study abroad program alternates between Spain and Ecuador yearly.
For more information visit: https://honors.unm.edu/conexiones/index.html
Culturas indígenas en Colombia
Country: Colombia
Language: Spanish
Term: TBA
Contact: Professor Richard File-Muriel richfile@unm.edu
Description:
Students who participate in the program may enroll in several classes during the Spring semester and earn up to 12 hours of university credit after completing the program. Study abroad classes will be held at the Universidad del Cauca. In addition to living in Popayán, students visit the following destinations: 1) the Universidad Autónoma Indígena e Intercultural (UAIIN), where we learn about the institution's initiatives, mission, vision, and history, 2) Tierradentro, which is the heartland of the Nasa nation and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and 3) the Nasa Resguardo Pioyá, where we learn about the community’s projects, initiatives, struggles, education, and world views. The primary language of instruction is Spanish.
For more details, check out the program’s flyer and brochure or watch the youtube video for more insight.
Encuentros con el mundo hispano: Perú 2025
Country: Peru
Language: Spanish
Term: June 1st to 28th, 2025 
Contact: Professor Carmen Holguin: cjhch@unm.edu
Description:
During this 28 day, 27 night trip, you will be deeply immersed in Andean Culture, staying with a Peruvian family and participating in daily interactions with the people of Cusco. Explore authentic local cuisine, take part in activities like chocolate making class, visit indigenous markets, and experience live traditional music and dance performances. This trip includes guided tours to incredible archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pukara and Tambomachay, and Machu Picchu.
For more details, check out the program’s flyer
