cuenca Cultural program
Spanish classes and cultural excursions in Cuenca . . .
The center of Cuenca has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the many well-preserved colonial buildings dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. There are many museums to visit that explore various aspects of the growth and development of Cuenca and its surroundings. A strong indigenous presence also adds character to this charming Andean city, making it the perfect place to study Spanish.
- 20 hours of small group Spanish classes (can be taken with individual classes or as a couple/friends too)
- 4 excursions per week to places of cultural and historical interest around Cuenca. Friday afternoon free for extended weekend activities.
- Program can be taken for 2 weeks without repetition. You can also do the same program in our school in Quito!
- Combine your Spanish tuition with more touristic pursuits and a chance to practice your Spanish in real-life settings for a real immersion experience!
And if you have particular interests that you would like to follow while you are in Cuenca we will be happy to arrange visits to alternative sites with a teacher for you.
"What a marvelous city Cuenca is! I had a great time with my teacher (C) visiting so many interesting places. But the best for me was just to sit on a bench in the nearby Parque Calderón and chat away with my teacher as we watched the afternoon go by in Cuenca. Priceless memories!"
Click on the links on the right hand side for more information about our Spanish programs in Cuenca.
About the cuenca cultural program:
The Cuenca Cultural Spanish program is a one-week Spanish immersion package that combines 4 hours of Spanish per day with visits to some of the many places of cultural and historical interest in Cuenca with a teacher. The program can be taken for up to 3 weeks without repeating excursions.
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Some of the sites students visit:
- Museo del Banco Central - an extensive display of the cultures of Ecuador, religious artifacts, gold, etc
- Catedral de la Immaculada (New Cathedral) and El Sagrario (Old Cathedral)
- Rio Tomebamba
- Mirador de Turi
- Plaza Abdon Calderón, one of several plazas in Cuenca
- Galeria E. Vega and the Galeria de arte Moderno Municipal
- Local crafts and produce markets
- Amaru Zoologico
- Museo de los Artes Aboriginos
- Local food and crafts markets
