Spanish Language & Ecuadorian Culture Course
Join us for a fun, immersive three-day Spanish and Ecuadorian Culture Course designed to enhance your language skills and cultural understanding. Held in the enchanting cloud forest of the Ecuadorian Amazon, this program offers a unique blend of language instruction and cultural immersion amidst stunning natural surroundings.
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You will stay at the family-owned Curisetas Lodge, nestled in Napo province, just three hours from Quito. Here, you will be surrounded by diverse flora and fauna, including the Andean bear and a plethora of vibrant birdlife. Enjoy private rooms, shared bathrooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi in a cozy, rustic setting.
Our teaching approach combines adult learning theory with experiential methods to ensure effective language acquisition. Led by Susana de Silva, a seasoned language and culture tutor, and supported by experts in gastronomy, agro-ecology, and biology, you will engage in practical language practice and cultural activities, preparing you for the subsequent Ecuador "Crash Course" Tour and easing your cultural adaptation.
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Embark on your Spanish learning journey and enrich your experience in Ecuador!
Sample Itinerary
Please Note: This is a sample itinerary only. We occasionally make changes to the actual itinerary depending on hotel availability, holidays, road conditions, and other factors. However, once we have sent out itineraries for each tour, we strive to maintain that schedule. Thanks!
Arrival Day
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Arrival to Quito Airport & Transport to Local Hotel
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Lodging will be at the Hosteria San Felipe in Tababela
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Relax and Prepare for your journey into the Cloud Forest
Day 3
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Optional Early Morning Bird Watching
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Cuencano Breakfast with Useful Vocabulary Lesson
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Session 4: Survival Spanish & Culture
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Lunch
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Preparation for and Departure from Cruisetas Lodge
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Visit to Papallactas Thermas, local hot springs
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Depart for Quito
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Arrive at Quito Hotel & Prepare for Crash Course Ecuador Tour or your travel home
Day 1
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Embark on our journey to the Cloud Forest, enjoying spectacular scenery and crossing the Continental Divide
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Arrival at Curisetas Lodge and Welcome Lunch
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Introductions, program overview, and First Survival Spanish & Culture Session
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Visit to the Cosanga River
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Dinner & Guayusa Welcome
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Optional Fireside Chat with Sharing of Local Legends & History
Day 2
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Optional Early Morning Bird Watching
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Amazon Breakfast with Useful Vocabulary Lesson
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Session 2: Preparing an Ecuadorian Lunch, including picking your vegetables and cooking your lunch
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Eat your Ecuadorian Lunch
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Siesta Time
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Session 3: More Survival Spanish & Culture
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Afternoon Coffee - Cafecito de la tarde
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Outing to town on Cosanaga to practice your Spanish
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Dinner & "Who is Your Friend?" Presentation
