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Janae' Martin
Hey, I'm trying to go to Ecuador this summer to participate in an environmental studies program. The trip is kind of expensive, so I mailed sponsorship request to some environmental agencies. Any other suggestions?
César Guevara:
Hey .. I live in Ecuador may be if you have some dates I could help you out
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Lauri Horner:
Hi Janae',
I spent an month in Quito with a family doing the whole Spanish immersion thing. The school I attended was Academia de Espanol Quito. ...MoreHi Janae',
I spent an month in Quito with a family doing the whole Spanish immersion thing. The school I attended was Academia de Espanol Quito. The address is 130 Marchena an 10 de Augusto Ave. Phone: (593 2) 553647 / 55481.
Email: edalvare@pi.pro.ec
This was the best school I attended in any South American country. You spend all morning one on one with an instructor and then break for lunch and then a field trip to practice what you have learned. Believe me when I tell you I can now play Bingo, Scrabble or Monopoly in Spanish with the best!. Also we learned very practical things at supermarkets, malls and museums. An added bonus is the school was on the trolley line.
One of the reasons I selected the immersion program was for the language experience plus the accommodations and meals were included. It was by far the safest and cheapest method to really experience another country. I was a single woman traveling alone so I always must be wary of that. Most well lit streets are safe at night but as in any large city use caution after dark. Be especially careful of the Parque Carolina after dark. It is fine during daytime but you will be robbed at night if you are in the park. Also use caution when visiting La Vigin del Quito. It is a statue on a hill and can be seen from most of Quito. It is well worth the trip but DO NOT walk up or down the hill. Use a taxi. I had several friends robbed by bandits walking after disregarding the warning from both the guidebook and school.
I also went on a weekend trip to Otovalo. I is a small village maybe an hour away from Quito. The villagers sell handicrafts and they are well made and priced. Prepare to haggle, it is expected.
All in all I loved the whole experience and then went onward to Cuzco Peru for a moth after that. Let me know if I can answer any more questions for you.
Lauri Horner
110 weeks ago
I spent an month in Quito with a family doing the whole Spanish immersion thing. The school I attended was Academia de Espanol Quito. ...MoreHi Janae',
I spent an month in Quito with a family doing the whole Spanish immersion thing. The school I attended was Academia de Espanol Quito. The address is 130 Marchena an 10 de Augusto Ave. Phone: (593 2) 553647 / 55481.
Email: edalvare@pi.pro.ec
This was the best school I attended in any South American country. You spend all morning one on one with an instructor and then break for lunch and then a field trip to practice what you have learned. Believe me when I tell you I can now play Bingo, Scrabble or Monopoly in Spanish with the best!. Also we learned very practical things at supermarkets, malls and museums. An added bonus is the school was on the trolley line.
One of the reasons I selected the immersion program was for the language experience plus the accommodations and meals were included. It was by far the safest and cheapest method to really experience another country. I was a single woman traveling alone so I always must be wary of that. Most well lit streets are safe at night but as in any large city use caution after dark. Be especially careful of the Parque Carolina after dark. It is fine during daytime but you will be robbed at night if you are in the park. Also use caution when visiting La Vigin del Quito. It is a statue on a hill and can be seen from most of Quito. It is well worth the trip but DO NOT walk up or down the hill. Use a taxi. I had several friends robbed by bandits walking after disregarding the warning from both the guidebook and school.
I also went on a weekend trip to Otovalo. I is a small village maybe an hour away from Quito. The villagers sell handicrafts and they are well made and priced. Prepare to haggle, it is expected.
All in all I loved the whole experience and then went onward to Cuzco Peru for a moth after that. Let me know if I can answer any more questions for you.
Lauri Horner
110 weeks ago
Jeremy
Will be traveling to Costa Rica for two weeks. Have a few things/places in mind but no plans set yet. Anything I should be sure not to miss?
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Jacqueline:
I visited Costa Rica for the first time 7 months ago. It was a spur of the moment trip,
And I knew nothing about the country. When I landed I had ...MoreI visited Costa Rica for the first time 7 months ago. It was a spur of the moment trip,
And I knew nothing about the country. When I landed I had no hotel reservation (I didn't
Even know the name of one) and everyone thought I was nuts!! It was the best trip of
My life!!! An absolute must is El Parke National in Manuel Antonio. I happened to find myself
inexpensive, wonderful and comfy acommadations at Tico Lodge- just steps from the National Park. They were the most friendly & helpful people ever! There was plenty to do including walking through the rain forest, relaxing on beautiful secluded beaches, playing with monkeys ( so fun!!) while taking a ton of pixx, rafting, canopy tours(absolute must!!) horseback riding, surfing, shopping and even nightlife all within walking distance from the lodge!! As a single girl
Taking her first trip alone in a new country I felt absolutely blessed! If you do decide to stay at
Tico Lodge tell them Jacqueline sent you! Congrats- you will absolutely love it! Ps- don't forget to stop at Montezuma and check out the hotsprings!!
110 weeks ago
And I knew nothing about the country. When I landed I had ...MoreI visited Costa Rica for the first time 7 months ago. It was a spur of the moment trip,
And I knew nothing about the country. When I landed I had no hotel reservation (I didn't
Even know the name of one) and everyone thought I was nuts!! It was the best trip of
My life!!! An absolute must is El Parke National in Manuel Antonio. I happened to find myself
inexpensive, wonderful and comfy acommadations at Tico Lodge- just steps from the National Park. They were the most friendly & helpful people ever! There was plenty to do including walking through the rain forest, relaxing on beautiful secluded beaches, playing with monkeys ( so fun!!) while taking a ton of pixx, rafting, canopy tours(absolute must!!) horseback riding, surfing, shopping and even nightlife all within walking distance from the lodge!! As a single girl
Taking her first trip alone in a new country I felt absolutely blessed! If you do decide to stay at
Tico Lodge tell them Jacqueline sent you! Congrats- you will absolutely love it! Ps- don't forget to stop at Montezuma and check out the hotsprings!!
110 weeks ago
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