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Cuy (Guinea Pig) Farming 101
When you think about farms, the animals that come to mind are probably cows, sheep, horses, and…guinea pigs? Guinea pig – or cuy in…
2nd Annual Breakfast to Benefit AMIGOS Raises Nearly $60,000
Our 2nd Annual Breakfast to Benefit AMIGOS on October 24, 2018 was a huge success, raising nearly $60,000. More than 200 guests enjoyed a wonderful…
Amigos de las Américas Prioritizes Community in the San Francisco Bay Area with New Director
Our Community, What's Happening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amigos de las Américas Prioritizes Community in the San Francisco Bay Area with New Director SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 25, 2018) — AMIGOS…
5 Reasons to Be a Host Family
Our Community, Youth Ambassadors
It’s amazing to go on international adventures, but what if you could bring the adventure to you? You can be a host family yourself! Becoming…
Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, and Guanacos, Oh My!
Ecuador, Living Abroad, What's Happening
Imagine yourself hiking through the snowy peaks of Mt. Chimborazo, Ecuador during an excursion break on your AMIGOS Gap Year. You’re taking in the beautiful…
Best Excursions in Latin America Off the Beaten Path
Living Abroad, What's Happening
It’s one thing to experience tourist spots when you travel, but it’s a completely different adventure when you go beyond the beaten path and explore…
It’s Time: 2018 Photo, Video, and Blog Contest
Alumni Stories, Our Community, What's Happening
SHARE YOUR AMIGOS STORY! We invite all Summer 2018 project leadership team members and participants to submit photos, videos, and/or blogs about their AMIGOS experience.…
A Letter from the Yucatan
Alumni Stories, Mexico, Summer Program
I’m back in the States now, and I can officially say that I have experienced Yucatan, Mexico. I got the amazing experience to live in…