Learn Spanish in Guatemala

Having signed a peace deal a few years ago that stopped the long guerrilla war, this Latin American country, a bit smaller than the state of Kansas, seems to be transforming into the next newly discovered hot spot with a large uptick of tourism. No longer just for the adventurous traveler, tourists worldwide visit Latin America for its promise of colorful diversity, many tales of folklore, natural wonders, Semana Santa parades and Spanish language learning.

So many people find themselves starting off their trip with Antigua as their base. Antigua is perhaps one of the only beautiful colonial cities in Central America, and from there international study abroad students can experience the lots of excursions that grant travelers to enjoy. This unique and tranquil cobblestone town, situated in a valley adjacent 3 volcanoes, Agua, Acatenango and Fuego, exhibits ruined and restored architecture, a pleasing array of excellent restaurants, thriving bars, lots of shopping, and the quiet central park. Central America and particularly, Antigua, is acknowledged for its cheap and countless Spanish language schools that pull in language students who want to take an educational adventure to learn Spanish.

While in Antigua, it is highly counselled that you Go to their Spanish academies, where there are some opportunities for participants, young and old, to learn Spanish, volunteer in the numerous social, educational and healthcare organizations in need, participate in homestays with local Guatemalan families, experience the schools organized excursions, and join the other students for excursions, salsa dancing or a beer.

Despite the fact Antigua is well known to some as the Spanish school capital of Central America with as countless travelers it draws in. But sometimes you have to look for further chances to use your Spanish language outside of the classroom setting. For instance, many university students live 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 outside marketplace on the west part of the city where the locals shop or ride in one of the many motorized “tuk tuks” that take you in and about Antigua. There is no shortage of ways to speak Spanish in this colorful and attractive town!

In spite of the comfort and ease of Antigua, traveling all over Central America is a definite must for tourists who would like to sample all that Latin America has to offer. One of the benefits of learning Spanish is that students can venture out of the school to enjoy its innocent beauty while continuing 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 complete without a trip to the brilliant Mayan ruins of Tikal, in the north of the country. Get ready to enjoy some of the greatest archeological wonders in the world even though the majority of the architecture remain unexcavated. Tikal, the biggest and perhaps the oldest of the Mayan cities, has a couple of skyscraper like structures stretching toward the sky, beyond the thick jungle tree tops. All the same the pyramids and jungle beauty are not adequate, Tikal presents an fantastic chance for fauna and bird watching.

Traveling in Guatemala is an adventure in and of itself. Traveling on a “chicken bus” and you are sure to learn Spanish while smelling your neighbors livestock. 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 traveler wishes to get on or off, there are always people crowded into the child sized seats and aisles. This makes practicing the Spanish language a must.

So why not travel to Latin America and live the Spanish language

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