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Spanish Language School in Quito:
Activities.

The Spanish Language School in Quito offers numerous activities to the students providing a unique opportunity to experience the Ecuadorian Culture and People. We offer frequent excursions around Quito accompanied and lead by our teachers and staff. You will learn to use your Spanish outside of the school setting.


Cultural Program | Excursions | Travelling in Ecuador

Cultural Program.

On arrival all students are given a tour of Quito. We show students all the important things about living in Quito: transport system, withdrawing money, shopping, etc.

For the better understanding of Ecuadorian culture we regularly offer the following activities:


• Dance Classes - Discover together with our dance teacher the Latin American rhythms such as Salsa and Merengue. Immerse into the South-American mentality and energy and swing your hips!
  
  
• Joint cooking of Ecuadorian dishes - join in and cook together with teachers and other students and then enjoy the culinary specialities of Ecuador!
  
  
• Discussion rounds, presentations and documentaries about historical and current South American affairs. Find out about the indigenous population, their stories, and much, much more.
  
  
• Stage scenes of famous plays, such as Romeo and Juliet or Don Quijote in Spanish. This is a very fun way to put your Spanish skills through a challenging but fun test!
  
  
• Regular Fiestas with students, teachers, host families and friends - enjoy this typically Ecuadorian celebration in our school with Ecuadorian dishes, cocktails and dance.

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Excursions.

Each week we organise excursions around Quito. Depending on the interests of students we offer amongst others the following excursions:




• Otavalo
  The Indian market in Otavalo is probably the most famous market in the whole of Ecuador. The market provides a great opportunity to become more familiar with the Indian culture and also to acquire some souvenirs.
  
  
• Mitad del Mundo
  Only 22 kilometres north of Quito is the Equator. The heart of the exhibition is a 30m high monument with an ethnographic museum, which deals with the various Indian cultures. Especially fascinating are the many physical experiments in the Museo Solar which work out only directly on the Equator!
  
  
• Papallacta
  The hot springs of Papallacta are a 2.5 hour drive away from Quito in a wonderful Andean valley. Even the valley is 3300m above sea level! You can relax in various pools, which are directly fed with water of volcanic origin and enjoy the magnificent views.
  
  
• Saquisilí
  The Indian market of Saquisili is not as well known as the one in Otavalo, but this means that it is more traditional. A special attraction is the animal market where you can purchase anything from a pig to a lama (if you wish!).
  
  
• Baños
  This picturesque village in the Andes is a 3.5-hour drive away from Quito. Apart from the magnificent scenery, the village provides many sporting opportunities. On horseback you can explore the mountains surrounding the village, or on bikes you can ride to Puyo and take a bath at any of the numerous waterfalls.
  
  
• Cotopaxi
  This national park surrounds a 5700m high Vulcano and has an extraordinary animal and plant world. You can walk to a "station" at 4800m from where you can enjoy an amazing view! More adventurous students can climb right to the top with proper climbing gear.

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Travelling.

• To get to know even more of Ecuador than is possible within our excursions programme; we offer you the organisation of trips in all parts of Ecuador. In co-operation with experienced tour operators you can explore the natural paradise of the Galapagos Islands, with its unique and very approachable animal kingdom.
  
  In a boat you can explore the winding rivers and waterways of the Amazon rainforest. A walk through the rain forest familiarises you with the colourful and extraordinary animal and plant kingdoms of the South American rainforest.
  
  Peaking at 6310m above sea level, the Chimborazo is the highest mountain of Ecuador. It offers hikers the best opportunity to climb the snow-capped mountaintops and to enjoy the incredible view.

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Learn Spanish in Ecuador!

The easy-to-understand Spanish spoken by Ecuadorians facilitates the study
of the Spanish language and accelerates the learning process.
Ecuadorians are by nature very friendly and welcoming
and this together with the country's beauty
will guarantee an unforgettable experience!

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