Where Spanish comes alive through service, adventure, and discovery Days 1-2: Gateway to the Andes Step into the heart of Quito, where cobblestone streets tell ancient stories and your Spanish journey begins. Your host family welcomes you with open arms and traditional wisdom, while expert guides transform the historic center into your living classroom. Days 3-4: The Giant's Playground - Cotopaxi Adventure Wake up to the sight of Ecuador's most majestic volcano, where adventure and learning collide. Trek through lunar landscapes with expert guides teaching geology in Spanish, reaching the climbers' refuge at 4,800 meters. Learn about high-altitude ecosystems while practicing your Spanish with local mountain guides. As night falls, stargaze from one of South America's most unique mountain lodges, sharing stories around a crackling fire. Days 5-7: The Soul of Chilcapamba Immerse yourself in the rhythm of community life, where every morning brings new Spanish lessons under the watchful eyes of the Andes. Work alongside local families in their ancestral fields, where sustainable agriculture meets tradition. As the sun sets, share stories and laughter around dinner tables where Spanish flows as naturally as the mountain streams. Days 8-9: Secrets of the Amazon Venture deep into the world's most vibrant rainforest, where every leaf holds a lesson and every conversation with indigenous guides enriches your Spanish. When darkness falls, discover a nocturnal symphony of wildlife while practicing your newfound language skills under a canopy of stars. Days 10-13: Guardians of the Galápagos Set foot where Darwin once walked, but now as a conservation ambassador. Dive into crystal waters alongside marine biologists, speaking Spanish as you document sea turtle behaviors. Each island becomes a living laboratory where science, language, and conservation dance together in perfect harmony. Days 14-15: Full Circle in Quito Share your transformation through confident Spanish presentations, showcase your growth, and bid farewell to the country that has become your second home. Visit the equatorial monument where you can stand in both hemispheres at once, a fitting symbol for bridging cultures and languages.
Participants must currently be 13 years to 18 years old.
Please contact Prime Youth Learning Services, Buitrago Vanegas & Ogilvie GbR if you have any questions.