Further Information
Learn Spanish in Peru

The Spanish Classes

The Spanish course included are 20 hours each week, with four hours a day one-on-one tuition. The Spanish courses available in the school range from Beginner and Intermediate to Advanced levels. The classes have an emphasis on grammar and conversation, and a certificate will be given at the end of the course.

Adventure Activities

Arequipa’s geographical position, near to the Colca Canyon and the Valley of the Volcanoes, gives volunteers opportunities to go on some amazing weekend excursions. Included in the programme fee is a day’s biking in the areas surrounding Arequipa, going through the local villages in Pichu-Pichu:

You will leave Arequipa at 7am, passing through the traditional villages of Paucarpata, Sabandía, Characato, Mollebaya, Pocsi, Piaca, Tuctumpaya, Mosopuquio, Cacayaco and Chiguata, before finally arriving back in Arequipa some seven-nine hours later, depending on your speed and how long you want to take in each village.

About Arequipa

Arequipa, one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Latin America, is situated at the foot of three huge volcanoes: El Misti, Pichu Pichu and Chachani. Standing at an altitude of 2300m, the climate is very pleasant and the majority of the days are bathed in sunshine. Arequipa has had some form of human civilization for the past 6,000 years, so has a rich history that has left its mark in the art and architecture of the city. The colonial buildings, mostly white due to being built with sillar (white volcanic pumice), beautiful churches and the splendid Plaza de Armas, make for some interesting exploration within the town. The surrounding valleys, volcanoes, mountains and deserts give you the chance to go on some excellent weekend excursions.