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Spanish and Surfing
Pichilemu, Chile
Program Snap Shot
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 4 hrs/day Spanish classes
- Group classes (Max 6)
- Private room in homestay (3 meals daily)
- Daily Surfing (Monday-Friday)
- Laundry Service
- Some organized activities
- Emergency message service
Possible Options (extra cost):
- Airport pick-up in Santiago
- One-on-one classes
Start Dates:
- Start any Monday
- Closed Dates:
2012: National holidays
Host School:
Pichilemu is Chile's surf capital and is most famous for its spectacular beaches with beginner to advanced surfing waves. International big-wave surf competitions happen every year and along with several regional and national surf competitions.The Spanish and Surfing program is offered year round for beginning surf students to the most advanced. You will need a wetsuit all year, but it's not cold enough to keep surfers from all over the globe from flocking to Pichilemu.
Information about Pichilemu, Chile (Click to view)
Pichilemu is Chile's surf capital located 3.5 hours by bus from Santiago on Chile's rural coast. Pichilemu is in the 6th region of Chile, known for it's deep huaso (cowboy) culture. Pichilemu is most famous for its spectacular beaches with beginner to advanced surfing waves. In addition to surfing, students can spend time mountain biking, kayaking, learning to kite surf, doing yoga, horseback riding, and visiting near by farms, artisans, and wineries. Pichilemu is a small town with many restaurants, internet cafes, pubs, and discos. Everything in Pichilemu is within walking distance
The South American country of Chile stretches 2,800 miles from the Atacama Desert in the north to glaciers and fjords in the south. About 125 miles wide, Chile lies between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes to the east. Although its population is mainly European in origin, there remains an indigenous presence a few hours south of Santiago. Gaining its independence from Spain in 1818, Chile’s agriculture and mining industries have helped Chile be an economically dynamic country from early in its history. In 1973, Santiago was the hub of the military coup that brought General Augusto Pinochet to power. While his 17-year dictatorship brought brutal repression to the country, today Chile is a prosperous democracy. Chile is well-known for its wines, skiing and beaches.
Participants: Mostly European and North Americans, university students, professionals and independent travelers. English is also taught to many Chileans and occassionally Brazilian students of all ages.
Prices for 2012 Spanish and Surfing in Pichilemu, Chile
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Spanish
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| Spanish & Surfing w/homestay |
$595 |
$1075 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$355 |
max 6 |
3 |
| Spanish & Surfing classes only |
$420 |
$725 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$180 |
max 6 |
0 |
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Program Notes
- Airport pickup is offered from Santiago International only, $170.
- Alternative is to take a taxi to the bus terminal and then take a bus to Pichilemu for approximately $30
- Extra homestay nights, $25/night
- Private Classes: $18/hour (1 week), $16/hour (2+ weeks)
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