Learn Spanish in Guatemala

Antigua Spanish Programs

Having signed a peace agreement in the mid 1990s that ceased the 30 plus year guerilla war, this Central American country, a little smaller than the state of Kansas, seems to be transforming into the next hot spot with a major rush of tourism. No longer just for the student traveler, travelers from many countries visit Latin America for its promise of colorful diversity, plentiful tales of folklore, natural wonders, Semana Santa festivities and Spanish language learning.

A ton of travelers surprise themselves beginning off their trip with Antigua as their home base. Antigua is possibly one of the only marvelous colonial cities in Central America, and from there international study abroad students can soak up the plenty of trips that provide for foreigners to appreciate. This small and tranquil untouched town, found in a valley next to 3 volcanoes, Agua, Acatenango and Fuego, provides ruined and restored structures, a colonial array of local restaurants, snappy bars, tons of shopping, and the relaxed central part of the city. Latin America and especially, Antigua, is long familiar for its inexpensive and gobs of Spanish language schools that pull in tourism who have decided to take an educational vacation to learn Spanish.

While in Antigua, it is highly recommended that you Check into their Spanish language schools, where there are countless opportunities for people, young and old, to study Spanish, volunteer in the numerous social, educational and healthcare organizations in need, participate in host families with local Guatemalan families, experience the schools after class entertainment, and join up with the other students for excursions, salsa dancing or a beer.

Despite the fact Antigua is known to many as the Spanish school capital of Central America with as countless travelers it pulls in. But now and then you have to look for more chances to use your Spanish language outside of the classroom setting. For example, many college students reside with local Guatemalan families to practice speaking with them. Others volunteer in Guatemalan projects or accept volunteer positions at charitable organizations.  Or one may want to teach English as an ESL teacher in Guatemala. Or go to the open market on the west side of the town where the locals shop or ride in one of the many motorized “tuk tuks” that take you in and around Antigua. There is no shortage of methods to speak Spanish in this colorful and delightful city!

Despite the comfort and ease of Antigua, traveling all over Guatemala is a definite must for vacationers who would like to sample all that Central America has to offer. One of the advantages of learning Spanish is that university students can venture out of the schoolroom to see its innocent beauty while persisting in the learning process. The Spanish language is the official language of Guatemala but there are over 20 different Mayan languages.

On one hand, no trip to Guatemala would be worthwhile without a trip to the dazzling Mayan structures of Tikal, in the north of the country. Get ready to experience some of the greatest archeological wonders in the world even though the bulk of the structures remain unexcavated. Tikal, the largest and possibly the grandest of the Mayan cities, has a several of skyscraper like buildings straining toward the stars, beyond the dense jungle tree tops. All the same the ruins and jungle flora are not adequate, Tikal exhibits an fantastic chance for fauna and bird watching.

Traveling in Guatemala is an adventure in and of itself. Sitting on a “chicken bus” and you are sure to learn Spanish while having fun. These brightly painted recycled U.S. school buses overflowing with religious artifacts and loud, festive music take local Guatemalans and tourists in and out of Antigua. Stopping anywhere a person requires to get on or off, there are always people crowded together into the small seats and aisles. This makes studying the Spanish language a must.

So why not travel to Guatemala and live the Spanish language