Shuar Community Spanish

Tanfolyamleírás

You will start your adventure on Sunday morning at 9:00am. From Quito your group and teacher will take a bus to Puyo and from there go to the Shuar community. You will arrive in the afternoon. Spanish classes are held Monday to Friday starting at 8:30, for 4 hours. Each afternoon after lunch, students will have the opportunity go on an excursion or do an activity.

Excursions include:

Taking in the view from a spectacular viewpoint.
Visiting a small cascade in the jungle.
Taking part in integration day.
Attending an integration party.
Working with the volunteer group.
A night excursion to a big cascade.

Accommodation:

Shuar Community House

Accommodation in Shuar family with private room for one or two students
Simple rooms with bed and hammock
Bathroom facilities located outside the house
Traditional meals combined with rice or pasta (vegetarian options)
Typical Shuar drinks "chicha" and "nijiamanch"
Drinking water is provided
During excursions only local guides will accompany the group
Electricity: 110V with flat plugs (US style)
A small bar close to the accommodation
A shop with everything necessary is near by

On Saturday morning the group will depart the Shuar community around 11:00am and head back to Quito. Arrival in Quito will be around 5:30pm.