Location

Located in the beautiful central highlands of Mexico, Morelia is the capital of the state of Mochoacán. It is considered by some to be one of the architectural gems of old Colonial Mexico. Its narrow downtown streets and quiet, comfortable neighborhoods form a welcoming community. Old stone plazas, decorative fountains, and churches located throughout the city are reminders of the region's rich history.

Nonetheless, Morelia is also situated halfway between Mexico City and Guadalajara, and it is a deceptively bustling urban center. Residents enjoy all the comforts of city life in a provincial atmosphere. Musical performances, sporting events, museums, and art galleries give the city a lively array of cultural activities, mixing modern-day Mexico with timeless traditions of the past.

The Program Site

Students participating in the Morelia program will attend classes at the Universidad Latina de America (UNLA). UNLA's campus is situated on the outskirts of the city, where students enjoy well-maintained facilities including a student cafeteria, an internet-connected library, and expansive ecological walkways. The university is a small, liberal arts school of roughly 1,500 students, allowing U.S. students the opportunity to interact, on a daily basis, with Mexican students.

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