This course is a tour de force of the history and culture of the central highlands of Mexico. From the ancient ruins of Tenochtitlan, Teotihuacan, Cholula, Cacaxtla, and Tula, to the ancient, colonial, and modern cities of Mexico City, Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Queretaro to the picturesque towns of Bernal, Xilitla, and Tequisquiapan; we will see it all! Our travels include visits to cultural sites, museums, and NGOs at El Zocalo, Templo Mayor, the Museum of Anthropology, and the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City. We will also visit Puebla, Tlaxcala, Teotihuacan pyramids, and the surreal tropical gardens of Xilitla where you can take in adventurous activities like hiking and ziplining. You will be immersed in history, art, architecture, and culture on the plaza, at the market, in museums and at other sites around town.