Learn Spanish in Guatemala

Having agreed on a peace accord recently that ended the seemingly endless guerilla war, this South American country, a bit smaller than the state of Indiana, seems to be transforming into the next hot spot with a huge growth of tourism. No longer just for the backpacker traveler, travelers from many continents visit Guatemala for its promise of colorful diversity, many tales of folklore, natural marvels, Semana Santa celebrations and Spanish language learning.

Too many tourists observe themselves starting off their trip with Antigua as their hub. Antigua is perhaps one of the only intriguing colonial cities in Latin America, and from there international study abroad students can soak up the lots of activities that allow tourists to enjoy. This tiny and relaxed cobblestoned city, placed in a valley near 3 volcanoes, Agua, Acatenango and Fuego, boasts ruined and restored temples, a pleasing variety of typical restaurants, snappy bars, lots of shopping, and the relaxed central part of the city. Guatemala and especially, Antigua, is long familiar for its reasonably priced and gobs of Spanish language schools that pull in visitors who have decided to take an educational vacation to learn Spanish.

While in Antigua, it is highly counselled that one Go to their Spanish academies, where there are numbers of opportunities for students, young and old, to study Spanish, volunteer in the numerous social, educational and healthcare administrations in need, participate in homestays with local Guatemalan families, savor the schools after class activities, and get together with the other students for excursions, salsa dancing or a beer.

Although Antigua is recognized to many as the Spanish school capital of Central America with as many visitors it fetches. But now and again you have to look for added chances to use your Spanish language outside of the classroom setting. For instance, many college students 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 bazaar on the west section of the town 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!

In spite of the comfort and ease of Antigua, traveling all over South America is a definite must for travelers who would like to try all that Latin America has to offer. One of the benefits of learning Spanish is that college students can spend time out of the schoolroom to observe its innocent beauty while upholding the learning process. The Spanish language is the official language of Guatemala but there are various different Mayan languages.

On the other hand, no trip to Guatemala would be worthwhile without a trip to the incredible Mayan ruins of Tikal, in the north of the country. Get ready to see some of the greatest archeological wonders in the world even though the majority of the building remain unexcavated. Tikal, the leading and even the oldest of the Mayan cities, has a couple of skyscraper like buildings reaching toward the sky, beyond the green jungle canopy. But the temples and jungle flora are not adequate, Tikal delivers an good opportunity for wildlife 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 in a brightly colored language lab. 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 anyplace a person wishes to get on or off, there are usual people pushed into the tiny seats and aisles. This makes studying the Spanish language a must.

So why not travel to Guatemala and live the Spanish language

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