Having agreed on a peace accord in the mid 1990s that ceased the long
guerilla war, this South American country, slightly smaller than the state of Nevada, seems to be transforming into the next hotspot with a vast bump of tourism. No longer just for the young traveler, travelers
from all parts visit Guatemala for its promise of colorful diversity, rich tales of
folklore, natural marvels,
Semana Santa festivals and
Spanish language learning.
Lots of travelers see themselves beginning off their trip with Antigua as their
hub. Antigua is maybe one of the many interesting colonial cities in South America, and from there international study abroad students can enjoy the a lot of
outings that provide for people to appreciate. This tiny and relaxed
cobblestone city, found in a valley between 3 volcanoes, Agua, Acatenango
and Fuego, gives ruined and restored architecture, a colonial array of
cosmopolitan restaurants, bustling bars, lots of shopping, and the calm
central plaza mayor. South America and especially, Antigua, is well known for its
cheap and tons of Spanish language schools that attract students who want to take an educational trip to
learn Spanish.
While in Antigua, it is highly suggested that one Check into their Spanish language schools, where there are countless chances for visitors, young and old, to
learn Spanish, volunteer in the a number of social, educational and healthcare
administrations in need, take part in homestays with local Guatemalan families,
enjoy the schools afternoon entertainment, and join up with the other students for
excursions, salsa dancing or a beer.
Though Antigua is well known to some people as the
Spanish school
capital of Central America with as a variety of people it fetches. But now and then
you have to look for added opportunities to practice your Spanish language
outside of the classroom setting. For instance, many study abroad participants reside with local Guatemalan
families to try 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 air bazaar on the west side 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 methods to speak Spanish in this colorful and
interesting town!
In spite of the comfort and ease of Antigua, traveling all over Central America is a
definite must for vacationers who would like to try all that South America has to
offer. One of the rewards of learning Spanish is that university students can spend time
out of the class to experience its innocent beauty while persisting in the
learning process. The Spanish language is the official language of Guatemala but there
are many different Mayan languages.
On one hand, no trip to Guatemala would be complete without a trip to the
magnificent Mayan structures of Tikal, in the north of the country. Get ready to
experience some of the most outstanding
archeological wonders in the world even though
the bulk of the temples remain unexcavated.
Tikal, the greatest and
even the grandest of the Mayan cities, has a a few of skyscraper like
ruins stretching toward the moon, beyond the dense jungle tree tops. All the same the
ruins and jungle beauty are not sufficient, Tikal gives an good
chance for animal and bird watching.
Traveling in Guatemala is an adventure in and of itself. Riding 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 foreigners in and
out of Antigua. Stopping anywhere a passenger requires to get on or off, there are
usual people cramped into the seats and aisles. This makes practicing the
Spanish language a must.
So why not travel to Central America and live the Spanish language