Private room homestay accommodation with 3 meals daily in the center of town. Welcome camino plus Monday-Friday 15 x 45 minute Spanish lessons plus 24/7 program support
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Antigua is a place of rare beauty, major historical significance, vibrant culture and a global hot spot. The immaculately maintained cobbled streets, glorious colonial buildings and imposing Agua Volcano have earned the city UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Cool bars and cafes with craft beers, single origin coffees, Mayan markets markets plus lots to enjoy outside the city.
Learn Spanish in Antigua and enjoy homestay accommodation with 3 meals daily in the center of town. Each morning Monday to Friday there are 3 x 45 minute Spanish lessons (15 per week). Spanish teachers are licensed and qualified, and lessons follow the internationally recognized Cervantes curriculum – a world-recognized leader in Spanish language tuition. After a short test on day one you are allocated to a class that suits your level; beginner, intermediate or advanced. There are no more than 4 students per class.
Welcome camino within 24 hours of arrival to show where services are and to help get comfortable with your new surroundings!
Each morning following breakfast at your homestay you walk approx (10 minutes) to Cambio language school where lessons start at 09:00. 3 x 45 minute lessons with 15 minute breaks to cater for ALL levels following an internationally recognised curriculum. Back to homestay for lunch. Cambio offer a range of activities for your free time and is a social hub for other language students from around the world.
Antigua, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – an immaculately preserved colonial city with cobbled streets and ringed by spectacular volcanoes. It is the tourism center and party town of Guatemala. Cool bars and cafes boasting craft beers and single origin coffees plus lots to enjoy outside the city; adventure activities include trips to picturesque Mayan villages around Lake Atitlan and hikes to explore spectacular active volcanoes.
If you are interested in sea turtles and marine conservation, or want to volunteer in schools then we recommend you come to Monterrico where we offer a range of programs such as our Learn Spanish & Volunteer program. Having acclimatised in Antigua its time to continue your Guatemalan adventure!
Antigua is overlooked by stunning volcanos. Most are dormant, such as the mighty 'Agua' but two of Guatemala's active volcanos are here - Pacaya offers great day hiking and an overnight hike up Acatenango (dormant, just under 4,000m) looking across to Fuego erupting all night long at 20 minute intervals is a world class and utterly unforgettable experience.
Lake Atitlan is also nearby a can be enjoyed as a day trip or multiple day adventure to explore and enjoy scenic Mayan villages of cultural interest.
These trips can be arranged at short notice when you are in country - or for more information let us know what you would like to do at any time!