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Spanish and Tastes of Peru
Cusco, Peru
Program Snap Shot
Highlights:
- Tasting old favorites in their homeland and their many varieties
- Access to a personal tutor to answer questions about the language, culture and food
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 5)
- Private room with host family
- 2 meals daily with host family
- Personal tutor during lunch at local restaurants
- 5 lunches/week with tutor
- Laundry service
- 2-3 organized activities per week
- Emergency message service
Start Dates:
- Start any Monday
- Closed Dates:
2011: 12/8, 12/25, 12/31
2012: 1/1, 2/21-2/22, 4/5, 5/1, 6/3, 6/24, 6/29, 7/29, 8/30, 10/8, 11/1, 12/8, 12/17-1/1/13
Host School:
Students in this program have the unique opportunity to experience the warmth and joy of the culture through the culinary arts as well as history, music and folklore. The Andean region is a cornucopia of the international pantry offering students new ways to taste native tomatoes, corn, potatoes, chocolate, exotic tropical fruits, corn and much more.
This program combines 4 hours each day (20 hours/week) of Spanish lessons and daily lunch with a personal tutor at local restaurants around the city. There will be plenty of opportunity to practice Spanish while learning about the different flavors of the region.
Conversation and interaction around the table are maximized by the thrill of so many dishes to try and enjoy. This program has and continues to create fond memories of Andean cuisine and culture. It can be said that this is a true cultural immersion.
Information about Cusco, Peru (Click to view)
Once the capital of the great Inca civilization, Cusco is also home to magnificent examples of colonial architecture. The stone foundations of Inca temples are still visible in the colonial buildings in and around the city. Many international tourists are drawn to Cusco for its close proximity to the famous Machu Picchu ruins and the Inca Trail. Due to the high elevation, it is cold at night and cool during the day year round. However, this can be a great excuse to seek out the many Indian markets selling the beautiful wool sweaters and textiles of Peru. Surrounded by the wealth of its Inca history and offering the comforts of an internationally known town, Cusco truly is an exciting place to learn Spanish.
Peru shares borders with Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and the Pacific Ocean. The country has three distinct regions: a narrow coastal belt along the Pacific Ocean, the wide Andean mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. Although the coastal belt is a desert, that is where most of the population lives. Peru is renowned as the land of the Incas, but many great pre-Columbian civilizations flourished. Visitors can see the ancient ruins of the Inca capital of Cusco, and explore the lost city of Machu Picchu as well as ruins from a variety of other cultures, including the Nazca and Moche.
Participants: Most are European and North American.
Prices for 2012 Spanish and Tastes of Peru in Cusco, Peru
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Spanish
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| Spanish & Tastes of Peru w/homestay |
$545 |
$1050 |
$1555 |
$2060 |
$505 |
$290 |
max 5 |
2 |
| Spanish & Tastes of Peru classes only |
$405 |
$770 |
$1135 |
$1500 |
$365 |
$165 |
max 5 |
0 |
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Program Notes
- Airport pick-up: $20
- Lima Package - Due to fluctuations in ticket costs, please contact us for current prices.
- Includes: airport transfers (to and from hotel), one night hotel in Lima and one-way airfare to Cusco. Please book this option with at least 2-3 weeks notice. You should arrive in Lima on the Saturday before your classes start.
- Extra nights: homestay $22/night
- Private lessons: $12.25/hour
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