Services offered by La Union Spanish School

Spanish Lessons

Includes:

• A language instructor
• All study materials
• A souvenir the first day at our school
• All extracurricular activities
• Weekly tests
• Diploma upon completion of your course and a certificate which identifies the level of Spanish you achieved while studying at the Language Center “La Union”.
• University credits
• Purified water, tea, milk, and coffee, (100% Guatemalan).
• Reception of phone calls, faxes and e-mails for free
• Use of our safe box for free
• Free Laundry and Internet Service (everyweek), limited time and weight.
• One t`shirt of “Spanglish” with La Union`s logo
• FREE unlimited wireless access inside our school and at our Guest House or periodically the use of some of our computers at our campus

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Spanish Textbooks

Available for Purchase at La Union

• “Español en Latinoamerica” written by Centro Linguístico “La Union”- used as supplemental homework material
• “¿Que Onda Vos? /What`s Up Dude?”- includes popular expressions in Spanish and English)

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UNIVERSITY CREDITS

Credits are approved by he Rural University of Guatemala and authorized by the Republic of Guatemala, C.A. Ministry of External Relationships. The staff at La Union also provide students with Spanish vocabulary lists specific to their field of work or study, upon request. The lists accommodate travelers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, missionaries, airline employees and other practiced professions.

LODGING

• Families (three meals included from Monday to Saturday and 7 nights of lodging in a private bedroom)
• Student Guest House (Three meals included from Monday to Saturday and 7 nights of lodging, cable TV, and unlimited wifi access)
• Furnished Apartment (Fully furnished with cable TV and unlimited wifi access).

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TRANSPORTATION

Transportation from the airport (Guatemala City) to Antigua or Antigua to the airport (Guatemala City). The service is for private transportation ONLY (offered to persons associated with La Union)

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ACTIVITIES PACKAGE (5 Star Package)

You can choose any activities from the included list below that you would like us to arrange for you. The package price is not contingent upon which or how many activities are selected. This special offer includes coverage for ALL entrance, transportation, and tour guide fees to all locations ). Normally the offered activities take place in the afternoon but times may vary.

• Antigua Tour (walking or by minivan)
• Visit to Jade Factory
• Visit to Macadamian Nut Farm
• Bike Tour around Antigua or to other locations (optional)
• Visit to the Cultural Center “La Azotea” (locations: Coffee Museum and Plantation, Mayan Music Museum, and the Typical Clothing Museum)
• Museo Casa Papenoe (house build in the century 16th )
• Cofee Plantation Tour (by minivan or bicycle)
• Macadamia Nut Plantation Tour (by minivan)
• *Vuelta Grande Public School visit to an indigenous community in the mountain (piñata and candy provided for the kids)
• Paseo de Museos en Hotel Casa Santo Domingo (2 museums inside a monastery)
• Chicken Bus Trip to San Antonio Aguas Calientes (mañanas y tardes mayas) – Mayan Cultural Center ran by a group of Indigenous women.
• Salsa and Merengue lessons (offered once a week)
• Movies in Spanish (about the Civil War and Latin and Guatemalan culture)
• Tour to San Andres Itzapa (to view Mayan rituals/ceremonies and a Mayan Lord)
• Scrabble (teachers vs. students)
• Preparation of typical Guatemalan meals ( learn how to make tortillas and other traditional foods)
• Weaving lessons
• For more activity options contact the school.

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TOURS AND TRIPS (Not Included in the 5 Star Package List)

Locations Within and Close to Antigua

• Tour around Antigua
• Tour of 2 museums in La Antigua
• Ruins of Capuchinas and Santa Clara
• Tour of La Antigua Guatemala
• Tour to Jade and Silver Factory in La Antigua and San Pedro
• Tour to Cerro de La Cruz
• Horseback Riding
• Coffee Tour and Tour of the Canopy
• Tour of the Wine Factory in Santa Maria de Jesus
• Tour to various towns around Antigua
• Eco Tour “La Real Guatemala”
• Tour of the Butterfly and Snake Center

Tours and Activities Offered in Guatemala City

• Tour in Guatemala City
• Tour to the Zoo in Guatemala City (4 hours)
• Trip to Guatemala City – Visiting 2 Malls/Shopping Centers (4 hours)
• Tour in Guatemala City (Locations: the Modern Art Museum, the Anthropology and History Museum
• Gotcha Activity in Guatemala City – Paintball

General Trips Offered in Guatemala

• Pacaya Volcano Tour
• Monterrico
• Puerto San Jose BeachLake Amatitlan (Guatemala City)
• Lake Atitlan And Chichicastenango
• Lake Atitlan And Chichicastenango Colorful Market
• Coban
• Tikal
• Tikal By Private Bus
• The Yajul Route In Tecpan Guatemala
• Iximche, Mayan Tour Of The First Guatemalan Capital
• Trip To Xetulul: Amusement Park
• Tour To Xocomil: The Aquatic Park
• Tour To Auto Safari Chapin )
• Golf Resort At La Reunion In El Rodeo Escuintla (included)

TRIPS TO COUNTRIES NEIGHBORING GUATEMALA

• Copán Honduras (Two nights stay in 1/2star hotel in Copan, round trip transportation, tax fee across the Guatemalan border included) (Country entrance fees not included)
• Copan Honduras, Quirigua, Rio Dulce, Livingston (2 nights stay in a hotel, round trip transportation, all entrance fees, and boat tours fees included)
• Also: If you would like to arrange a special trip for you we would be happy to accomodate you.

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OTHER SERVICES

• Parking Service (At The School)
• Hire A Personal Guatemalan Leader
• Personalized Supervision For Volunteer Opportunities Or Donations
• Nanny Service
• Bicycle Rental
• Car Rental You Can Rent A Car Or Minivan. Service Includes Driver, Gas, And Insurance For The Passenger.

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL COST

• A discount card to use in many local business affiliated to “La Union”
• Coffee, tea, milk provided daily at La Uniòn
• Cellular phone provided for group leaders.
• A “Spanglish” La Union t-shirt or a t-shirt with La Union`s logo and the logo of your school, organization, company, or church.
• A souvenir on the first day of lessons and a souvenir from the school your last day in Guatemala.
• Free unlimited Wireless Internet service (WIFI) at our school and at our Guest House.
• One hour of internet service per week at our own Internet Café (inside La Union).
• Three pounds of laundry service weekly.
• A diploma and a certificate of study.
• A small farewell activity the last day of lessons at the school with a snack
• The best experience of your life!!!

People with disabilities are welcome to La Union because “Mi casa es tu casa”!!