As part of our progam, which focuses not only on classroom instruction, we offer activities every afternoon. The following is an example of a typical week:
| Weekday |
Activity |
Example |
| Monday |
Movies about Latin America, especially Guatemala, with discussions afterwards |
"Hija del Puma"
"Danza de los 24 diablos" |
| Tuesday |
Excursions to places of interest nearby Quetzaltenango |
Zunil (San Simon)
Salcaja (oldest church in Central America, production of typical textiles)
San Andres Xecul (also one of the most famous and most beautiful churches of the country) |
| Wednesday |
English classes for children |
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| Thursday |
"Conferencia". For the conferences we always invite local experts and have discussions afterwards. |
"Distribution of land in Guatemala"
"Current politics in Guatemala"
"Cosmovision and calendar of the Maya"
Guatemalan Civil War |
| Friday |
"Graduación". Graduation party for the students who are leaving. There is a different theme for the party every week. |
"Noche de cocteles"
"Noche de fogata y de poemas"
"Noche tradicional guatemalteca" |
Saturday/
Sunday |
On one day of the weekend we have a bigger excursion. |
"Fuentes Georginas" (hot sulfur springs near Zunil)
"Champerico" (small beach town by the Pacific coast)
"Zaculeu" (precolumbian capital of the Mayas with temples, ballcourts, etc.) |
Here is a picture of the above mentioned Fuentes Georginas...
All of these activities are optional but are highly recommended as an important way to learn about Guatemalan life and culture.
