Quito is a capital city of contrasts with its well-preserved historical center and its thriving new town. So there is plenty to explore while you take your Spanish classes. Spanish lessons in Quito are generally from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm or from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm whch leaves half the day free to explore any of the many worthwhile sites to visit. There are plazas and churches, ancient streets and colonial buildings in the historic center, along with many bars, restaurants and shopping centers in the newer part of the city. At the school there is a calendar of extra activities and recommendations each week. Spanish students can sign up for any of these, including weekend trips to places of interest around Quito. It is easy to spend up to a month or more learning Spanish in Quito without exhausting the possibilities for exploration.
Yanapuma was started in September 2006 by a group of Spanish teachers committed to improving social and enviromnental conditions in Ecuador. The organization also incorporates a foundation - Yanapuma Foundation - which carries out development projects helping indigenous and marginalized communities to develop sustainably. Our "social enterprise" model generates funding through our accredited Spanish school in Quito and our volunteer activities.
Studying with Yanapuma contributes directly to our sustainable development work!
🔸 Quito is the first UNESCO declared World Heritage Site!.
🔸 Our Spanish school in Quito is located in the heart of the historic district.
🔸 A wealth of surrounding museums, churches and plazas offer plenty of culture, history and ambience that you will never tire of exploring - either with a Spanish teacher or on your own.
🔸 Quito Spanish is the clearest form of the language spoken in the world.
⭐ Standard and Intensive Spanish programs - from just $6 per hour!
⭐ "Quito Cultural" program, combining Spanish classes with cultural excursions.
⭐ "Volunteer Quito" program of Spanish classes and volunteering.
⭐ Homestay accommodation with a friendly local host family, or hostel and hotel options.
🔸 Museo del Banco Central - an extensive display of the cultures of Ecuador, religious artifacts, gold, etc
🔸 Churches and Cathedrals - La compañia, la Catedrál.
🔸 Local crafts and produce markets.
🔸 Museo Casa del Alabado - dedicated to the cultures and archaeology of Ecuador.
🔸 Museo Guayasamin and Capilla del Hombre - featuring the works of Ecuador's greatest artist, Oswaldo Guayasamin.
🔸 Botanical Garden and Vivarium
🔸 Museo de la Ciudad.
🔸 Mindalae ethno-historical musuem.
🔸 Panecillo Monument and the "Virgen de Quito".
🔸 Tour of the historic colonial center of Quito, its churches, palaces and squares.
🔸 Typical cafés and restaurants.
🔸 Museum "Intiñan" (Mitad del Mundo) and Pululahua Crater.
The school will be closed on these days:
📆 New Year: 1 January.
📆 Carnaval: 24-25 February.
📆 Good Friday: 10 April.
📆 Labor Day: 1 May.
📆 Battle of Pichincha: 24 May.
📆 Indedpendence Day: 10 August.
📆 Guayaquil Independence Day: 09 October.
📆 Day of the Dead: 2 November.
📆 Cuenca Independence Day: 03 November.
📆 Christmas: 25 December - 01 January the school is closed.
