Oaxaca, Mexico

Rock Creek Bldg. 3, Rm. 223 | 971-722-7152 | FAX: 971-722-7170 | studyabroad@pcc.edu

    Program Highlights

  • Winter Term Program 2013 -December 31st, 2012 - February 22, 2013
  • Application Deadline-October 19th, 2012
  • Earn 12-15 credits which are transferable for Bachelor's Degree credit
  • Students who receive financial aid to attend PCC may apply their aid toward this program, but must notify their campus financial aid office early

    Why study in Oaxaca?

    Oaxaca is a beautiful, lively and artistic colonial city of approximately half a million inhabitants. It is located about 300 miles south of Mexico City. What’s special about Oaxaca is its atmosphere-at once relaxed and energetic, remote and cosmopolitan. Oaxaca is rich in culture and history. The zocalo is always bustling with activity, and at night there are frequent concerts of mariachi and marimba music. Interesting places to visit include: The Rufino Tamayo Museum with its Pre-Columbian collection, the 16th century Santo Domingo church and ex-convent (the impressive interior is covered in gold), the Macedonia Alcala Theater, La Casa de la Cultura, a restored 17th century convent that sponsors lectures, art exhibits and regional dance recitals. Nearby in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca are thriving villages with lively markets and spectacular ruins of pre-Hispanic Indian villages such as Monte Alban and Mitla.

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Program Dates

December 31st, 2012 -February 22, 2013 **Students must depart the U.S. no later than December 29th, 2012 to attend orientation December 31st, 2013.