Tour Add-Ons
SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDY
Study Spanish at one of Guatemala's excellent Spanish language schools! You may wish to add on one or more weeks of language study to your Ninos del Lago tour. Guatemala is well known for its affordable language schools. Antigua hosts over 50, others may be found in Panajachel and Quetzaltenango. These schools offer four to six hours a day of intensive study, five days per week. The following list features schools that have been given high marks by attending students.
La Academia Sevilla - Antigua
Director - Carlos Aguilar
This school offers accommodations with 'family home-stays' as well as student guesthouses, exclusively for those studying at Academia Sevilla. Three meals/day are provided and guesthouses are well situated within central Antigua.
www.sevillantigua.com
Email - espanol@sevillantigua.com
Español Ya! - Antigua
Director - Evelyn Herrera
Español Ya is a newly established school in Antigua. Ms. Herrera has many years of experience as a language teacher earning herself the reputation of being one of the best instructors in Antigua. If you are looking for a small, quiet location in which to study, this is the place.
www.espanolya.com
Email - info@espanolya.com
JANE GARCIA'S TOURIST SERVICES
Jane Garcia, Official INGUAT Guide, offers her extensive experience to assist you in coordinating additional travel throughout Guatemala and into Honduras. For tour options, itineraries, and pricing, please contact Jane directly.
Email - jane.antigua@gmail.com
COOKING SCHOOL
Antigua Cooking School
This wonderful cooking school offers classes in the preparation and enjoyment of traditional dishes from Guatemala's rich Colonial and Mayan Cultures. Each class includes 4 to 5 dishes taught by demonstration as well as participation. Classes taught in English and Spanish.
For schedules and reservations: www.antiguacookingschool.com
Email - info@antiguacookingschool.com
GREAT PLACES TO STAY
Casa Cony - Colonial Guesthouse - Antigua
Owner - Cony Solares
A lovely, safe and comfortable home in the heart of Antigua. Reasonable rates include
3 meals/day plus private room/private bath w/cable TV in-room and wifi available for a nominal fee. This is a great place to stay for one week or for one year (some have!). You will want to return again and again. Early reservations are recommended
Email - conyantigua2001@hotmail.com
Hostel San Nicolas
One of the loveliest secrets you will ever discover. This small hostel is nestled alongside the old Via del Calvario in an historic area of Antigua. Special rates are offered to donors and members of the Niños del Lago family. Rates include plenty of personal attention and a bountiful breakfast every morning, on your schedule.
www.hostalsannicolas.com
Email - mail@hostalsannicolas.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS - ARTISTS - WRITERS
All of Guatemala is an artist's dream-come-true. You don't have to be a professional to capture fabulous photos, sketch the picturesque villages or jot down poetic notes of all you encounter. Everywhere you roam, Guatemala is a feast for the eyes. Be sure to bring along your journal, sketchbooks, watercolors and be prepared to have your own color palette expanded exponentially. Guatemala is color!
