If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Exploring Peru: A Fieldschool in Sustainable Tourism and Ethnography
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Lima, Arquipa, Colca Valley, Cuzco , Peru
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| Course # |
SA 10317
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2026 |
05/18/26 to 06/06/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Join us for a summer fieldschool that takes you across Peru to ethnographically explore the complexities of tourism and its role in shaping communities, economies, and cultural heritage. Over three weeks, we will meet with local entrepreneurs, artisans, and small-scale operators committed to sustainable and regenerative tourism practices. We will actively engage in tourism experiences, immersing ourselves in creative and innovative practices, while observing tourism’s many challenges.
In Lima, we will stroll the historic center, sample world-famous cuisine, and visit creative projects off the main tourist trail. In the Colca Valley, we will immerse ourselves in tourism through homestays, hikes along pre-Incan trails, and a visit to the famed Cruz del Condor. In Cusco and the Sacred Valley, we will explore Peru’s most iconic sites, including Machu Picchu, and meet farmers who are blending agriculture and tourism to preserve and celebrate Peru’s heritage.
This program is an excellent opportunity for students interested in sustainable and regenerative tourism, tourism management, sustainable development, and ethnographic & qualitative research methods.
Academic Credit
Students can opt to take one class for 3 credit hours or both classes for 6 credit hours. Course options include:
ANTH 418: Ethnography, Field Methods, and Tourism
HTM 398: Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism in Peru
Interested graduate students should also reach out to the program leaders to discuss options.
Eligibility
Academic Requirements: All students in good academic standing will be considered for the program.
Application Requirements: Students may be asked to have a one-on-one conversation with a Program Leader prior to being accepted.
Language Requirements: None
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Current estimated cost: $4,800.
Price includes housing, domestic transportation, guides, interpreters, excursions, and some meals. International airfare not included.
Final price will vary depending on the total number of enrolled students.
Application Deadline
Students should confirm participation by December 10th to guarantee a spot.
Additional students may be admitted after the deadline on a case-by-case basis.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
