Apply to Mexico Trek 2027

Applications for Mexico Trek 2027 are submitted on this page. The trek runs March 13 to 21, 2027 and is open to students and alumni of Harvard University, Stanford University and MIT.

Who can apply

• Current students and alumni of Harvard, Stanford or MIT.
• No prior connection to Mexico or Spanish fluency is required.
• Places are limited and allocated by the organizing team.

What it costs

The final price is US$1,699 to US$1,999 per participant, set by the batch you apply in (3 batches). What it includes is answered below and on the FAQ.

Questions about applying

When is the application deadline?

Applications are open until December 2026, or until all places are filled, whichever comes first. Spots are limited and reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

How do I apply for the Trek?

You apply directly on this site: go to mxtrek.com/apply and complete the application there. Applications are reviewed by the Organizing Committee and you will be notified by email whether you have been accepted. Once accepted you will be asked to pay a US$600.00 deposit (non-refundable but transferable) to secure your spot.

What is the cost of the Trek and what is included?

The all-inclusive experience covers accommodation for 8 hotel nights, meals and beverages included in each activity (alcohol where indicated by organizers), domestic flights between the trip cities, ground transportation from the hotel to each activity, unique local experiences, 24/7 staff services during the Trek, and all tips and taxes fully covered. The Trek does not include your international flights to arrive to Mexico City or to return to the US from Mexico. Thanks to our generous sponsors, every participant receives a subsidy, and the amounts below are the FINAL price you pay: the subsidy is already deducted, nothing further is added. The earlier you commit, the larger the subsidy and the less you pay: US$1,699.00 final price for early-bird spots (after a US$1,000.00 subsidy, to reward early adopters), US$1,849.00 final price for the next batch (after a US$850.00 subsidy), and US$1,999.00 final price for the last batch (after a US$700.00 subsidy). To secure your spot, simply submit your application now, and if approved, you will be asked for a US$600 deposit (non-refundable but transferable).