Peru Sican

Program Future Dates: Jun 21-Jul 25, 2026

This is a new program and has only been peer-reviewed by CFS. Students reviews will be posted when they become available, normally after the first season of field work.

About the program:

Northern Peru has long been regarded as one of the primary cultural centers of the ancient Andean civilizations of South America. The more than 5,000 hectares that comprise the Pómac Forest Historical Sanctuary, home to more than 50 adobe pyramids and thousands of archaeological sites affiliated with local pre-Hispanic groups including Northern Gallinazo and Sicán, as well as the world-renown Inka. Students will be immersed in an interdisciplinary journey witnessing first-hand how ancient inhabitants of northern Peru survived and thrived over the last several millennia.

Overall Ratings:

CFS Board Peer-Review

5 / 5

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Historical Ranking Data

Link to Program Page for Application

General Academics

Tuition Cost

$4,870

Tuition Currency

$ US Dollars

# of Sessions

1 Session

# of Credits

8 Credit Unit(s)

Type of Credits

Semester

Syllabus

Peru Sican

Room, Board & Insurance

Accommodations

Room & Board

Possible Diets

Vegeterian, Gluten-free, Nut-free

Liability Insurance

Yes

Health Insurance

Yes

Evacuation Insurance

Yes

Accident Insurance

Yes

Instructors

Dr. Kayeleigh Sharp

Northern Arizona University

Lic. Manuel Antonio Roque Soplapuco

Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruíz Gallo (Peru)

Dr. Izumi Shimada

Southern Illinois University

Program Elements Ranking

This is a new program and has only been peer-reviewed by CFS. Students reviews will be posted when they become available, normally after the first season of field work.

Peer-Review Comments

This is a new program but a very old, well known site in the North Coast of Peru. The Bosque the Pómac is known as the capital city of the Sican polity, one of the most complex and stratified civilazations of the ancient Andes.

2025, Peer-Review Eval 1

Student Comments

This is a new program and has only been peer-reviewed by CFS. Students reviews will be posted when they become available, normally after the first season of field work.