San Juan, Puerto Rico

This program is for high intermediate and advanced Spanish students only (at least B2 level). The Integrated Studies Program provides students with a chance to enrich their education through greater cultural immersion and opportunities to enroll in classes taught in Spanish with Puerto Rican students.

Old San Juan's historic architecture

Architecture

Old San Juan’s historic architecture reflects four centuries of development that shaped the historic urban landscape. Today, it is the nation’s most complete Spanish urban center with its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.

Puerto Rico Cafe

Climate

Puerto Rico is predominately a tropical forest. Temperatures throughout the year are warm to hot, averaging near 85°F (29°C) in lower elevations and 70°F (21°C) in the mountains. Easterly trade winds pass across the island year-round while the rainy season stretches from April into November.

Puerto Rico Sagrado University

Host Institution

The university community at Sagrado collaborates with innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the San Juan metropolitan area. The campus is located within just a few miles of Old San Juan, beautiful beaches, and restaurants that exemplify the rich culinary tradition fusing Indigenous, African, and Spanish cultures.

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