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Caribbean: Providence Island Historical Archaeology (IFR)

Embark on a thrilling summer adventure that combines history, culture, and hands-on research on the captivating Colombian islands of Old Providence and Santa Catalina. Located in the heart of a stunning UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Western Caribbean, these islands boast a rich cultural tapestry shaped by their past as a global trade hub and centuries of shifting power dynamics, from English and Spanish administrations to encounters with pirates and privateers. Today, the islands are still hom

CountryColombia
RegionProvidence Island, Colombia
PeriodHistorical, Contemporary
Dates / seasonJune 22, 2027 - July 17, 2027
StatusListed on AFOB
TypeField School
Application deadlineFebruary 1, 2027
CostUnknown, ask the project
Minimum age18
Academic credit8 semester (12 quarter)
AccommodationStudents and faculty will be housed at Posada Enilda Bed and Breakfast located in the south of the Island in an area called Bottom House. This posada is a fully modern facility with comfortable outdoor seating areas, shared dining room, and other amenities, such as air-conditioning, in- room safes,
Last checked2026-10-16

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