Learn Spanish in Guatemala

 

 

 

Guatemala is an intriguing country recognized as the cultural center of the Pre-Columbian Mayan world. To say that it possesses a long history would be an understatement: the territory was home to fishing and farming villages from as early as 2000 B.C., and these populations grew into one of the most advanced ancient civilizations of the New World, peaking between 600 and 900 A.D.

 

Learn the Spanish language in Guatemala,

home to more than 11 million inhabitants mostly of indigenous and ladino descent. This country´s Mayan Indians have preserved some of the continent's richest folklore and customs. Nevertheless, the effects of Spanish colonialism are ever-present, as Guatemalans curiously intertwine ancient Mayan rituals with Catholicism and mix Spanish with over 20 native languages and dialects.

 

If you want to dig deep into the ancient history of the Americas, Guatemala is the place for you!

 

Learn the Spanish language in Antigua,

a city known as the "old city of Guatemala". Founded in 1543, Antigua - at the time going by the name Santiago de los Caballeros - served for two centuries as the Spanish colonial capital of Central America and was a wealthy city boasting exquisite architecture, airy parks, pretty fountains and more.

 

Want more in-depth information about Antigua? Learn about and discover all that this fascinating Guatemalan city has to offer: things to do, what to see, when to go, interesting little facts and figures and much more!