"This was an amazing immersion in the Amazon as well as Spanish. The daily excursions were great, very professionally done and I really got to learn a lot about this amazing region. The nights relaxing with the sounds of so many insects and other jungle sounds was magical, unforgettable."

A week spent at the Amazon Spanish Center center offers a superb experience, exploring the unique biological and cultural diversity of the Amazon region while you take Spanish classes surrounded by the magic of the rainforest. This program starts by traveling on Sunday to arrive in the late afternoon or early evening at the lodge. A 4-hour bus ride to Tena is followed by a shorter local bus ride to Ahuano where you will cross the river in a motorized canoe. From there you will be met and driven to the lodge which is fairly close by.

The rest of the week is a combination of Spanish classes and excursions. These include taking a motorized canoe across to Anaconda Island and visiting a local Kichwan family in their jungle home to learn about their way of life. Students will also get an opportunity to drift down the river in an inflated inner-tube (tubing) and watch the Amazon rainforest passing by on both sides. There are also hikes into primary rainforest with expert guides who can identify the medicinal plants and other useful species, as well as pointing out the birds, monkeys and other animals that call the Amazon home. Other options include visiting a butterfly farm in the nearby village.

Staff prepare delicious and balanced meals using local products as far as possible. Vegetarians and other dietary requirements can be catered for. Meals are served in the dining area which looks out towards the river and the rainforest beyond.

The Amazon Spanish Center is dedicated to providing excellent professional Spanish language tuition along with education about the Amazon and its people. The team is largely comprised of local people who are proud to show off their surroundings and who are dedicated to promoting the sustainability of this region. The staff regard Earth as a living, multi-faceted being, and hope to encourage the integral relationship between our planet's natural resources and its inhabitants. Their objective is to promote a sustainable balance between indigenous communities, traditional cultural values, and the natural environment with a primary focus is conservation in this Amazon area which is already under so much ecological pressure. They strive to make sustainable use of local natural resources that will improve the living conditions of its inhabitants

Each of the comfortable cabins provides a cool and spacious retreat for the night with an en-suite bathroom with hot water and screens on the windows. Cabins can be adapted to different sizes of families and groups. There are ample public spaces for reading, watching TV or relaxing and listening to the sounds of the jungle. Students can buy soft drinks and beer from the small bar.

Accommodation for this program is in shared cabins. For an extra charge you can choose a private cabin for your stay Contact us to find out more.

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