Welcome to the Copán Escuela de Español!

Where you learn Spanish and experience Central America

We are located in Copán Ruinas, a lovely town nestled in the scenic mountain highlands of western Honduras.
Copán Ruinas is world renowned for its fabulous Maya ruins.

Enjoy our beautiful, breezy classroom setting.

Study with certified teachers
with one-on-one instruction.

Attend weekly classes in local crafts
and traditional skills.

Take advantage of excursions to scenic, archeological, and cultural points of interest.

Learn about regional customs and issues during discussions with experts
or working in the field.

Live with a local family to complete your immersion into Honduran culture and life.

Our school provides a unique experience
that combines formal, intensive and personalized instruction in Spanish
with a variety of local skills that will enrich your life.

THE PROGRAM:

Classes four hours per day, one-on-one, plus:

Lectures on:
- Honduran history and geography
- Biological reserves
& resources
- Indigenous people,
customs, & folklore
- Regional politics & health
- Maya archeology

Excursions to:
- Waterfalls
- Hot springs
- Indigenous villages
- Coffee farms
- Archeological sites

 

Room and board with family, including:
- Three meals daily (except Sunday)
- Private room
- Bath (possibly shared)
- Laundry service

Extended excursions and classes available for additional cost:

Extended Excursions:
- Backpacking and hiking
- Birdwatching
- Horseback riding
- Coastal beaches
- Forest & agricultural tours
- Guatemala
Classes:
- Naturopathic medicine
- Local cooking
- Ceramics
- Handicrafts
- Local construction & cultivation techniques

We also offer Volunteer Opportunities
with Non-Governmental Organizations:

- Integrated, organic
demonstration farm

- Community development

- Social work & education

- Agricultural/forestry extension
- Environmental organizations

- Religious-affiliated work

- Health & Sanitation

- Water project development

Prices:
$175 per week, including family stay
$100 per week, classes only

For further information, please contact:

Elda Manchamé
Copán Escuela de Español
Copán Ruinas, Honduras

Telephones:
(504) 651-4390, (504) 651-4550, (504) 651-4111

E-mail:
copantour1@yahoo.com

For tour information in Honduras & Guatemala,
please visit Copán Tours.

Return to www.copanhonduras.org