Having signed a peace accord not long ago that stopped the long
guerilla state of war, this Central American country, a bit smaller than the state of Montana, seems to be transforming into the next hotspot with a great uptick of tourism. No longer just for the young traveler, travelers
from many countries visit South America for its promise of colorful diversity, plentiful tales of
folklore, natural wonders,
Semana Santa festivals and
Spanish language learning.
A ton of tourists observe themselves beginning off their trip with Antigua as their
base. Antigua is maybe one of the most enchanting colonial cities in Central America, and from there international study abroad students can soak up the a lot of
outings that permit people to fall in love. This tiny and relaxed
cobblestoned city, found in a valley between 3 volcanoes, Agua, Acatenango
and Fuego, has ruined and restored building, a pleasing range of
cosmopolitan restaurants, thriving bars, tons of shopping, and the relaxed
central plaza. South America and specially, Antigua, is well known for its
cheap and dozens of Spanish language schools that appeal to tourism who want to take an educational holiday to
learn Spanish.
While in Antigua, it is highly advised that you Inquire about their Spanish schools, where there are some chances for students, young and old, to
study Spanish, volunteer in the plenty of social, educational and healthcare
administrations in need, participate in homestays with local Guatemalan families,
see the schools after class activities, and get together with the other students for
excursions, salsa dancing or a beer.
Despite the fact Antigua is well known to many as the
Spanish school
capital of Central America with as a number of people it draws in. But now and then
you have to look for increased chances to use your Spanish language
outside of the classroom setting. For example, many study abroad participants stay 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 outdoor marketplace on the west section of the city 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 ways to speak Spanish in this colorful and
beautiful city!
Despite the comfort and ease of Antigua, traveling all over Latin America is a
definite must for travelers who would like to try out all that South America has to
offer. One of the rewards of learning Spanish is that people can venture
out of the classroom to observe its innocent beauty while retaining the
learning process. The Spanish language is the official language of Guatemala but there
are various different Mayan languages.
Of course, no trip to Guatemala would be complete without a trip to the
thrilling Mayan architecture of Tikal, in the north of the country. Get ready to
enjoy some of the leading
archeological wonders in the world even though
the majority of the architecture remain unexcavated.
Tikal, the leading and
even the most ancient of the Mayan cities, has a a couple of of skyscraper like
pyramids extending toward the world, beyond the dense jungle tree tops. However the
pyramids and jungle beauty are not enough, Tikal presents an excellent
opportunity for fauna and bird watching.
Traveling in Guatemala is an adventure in and of itself. Find yourself on a “chicken bus” and you are sure to
learn Spanish while laughing.
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 anyplace a rider wants to get on or off, there are
usual people crowded into the child sized seats and aisles. This makes practicing the
Spanish language a must.
So why not travel to Antigua and live the Spanish language