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Flores, Guatemala

A lake with tropical plants and forests, colourful local markets and the ancient Mayan city Tikal… all these things can be explored on a beautiful language holiday in Flores.

Flores

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Flores

The small peninsula Flores is located in the north of Guatemala. The island, which is surrounded by the lake Petén Itzá, is home to 20,000 inhabitants. A causeway connects the island with the mainland. Guests are given a hearty welcome. The townscape is adorned with colourful houses from colonial times, small shops and cafés. The rainforest, nearby, is home to numerous exotic creatures. The indigenous city San Cristobal is only a few kilometres away. At the market, local women sell hand-carved articles, pottery, fruits and vegetables. The giant ancient Mayan city of Tikal is only 45 miles away from Flores. From here you will have a magnificent view of the green rainforest and the excavated temples and pyramids of the ancient Mayan culture. Lots of historical sites are still waiting to be found and excavated. This is also one of the reasons, why the director of our language school, a passionate archaeologist, has chosen this location to establish a language school together with us.

The school

Our language school is located in the city centre of Flores. The lake is only a few walking minutes away. The school, a two-storey building of colonial times, has two large, friendly and colourful classrooms. Due to its central location, course participants will be 'in the thick of it' and will be able to enjoy the Central American way of life right after their language lessons. All of our language tutors are qualified, native speakers, who have several years of experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

Brief information

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A small number of course participants (between 2 and 4) ensure an intensive and individual class, which is the guarantee for a successful learning process.

Sightseeing in Flores

A lot of things can be explored in Flores. The town offers numerous small cafés, restaurants, bars and shops. The Tikal National Park, situated approximately 40 miles north of Flores, is an absolute highlight in the surroundings of Flores and has been classified as a World Heritage Site. In the middle of a protected area that measures 50,000 hectares, you will find a ruined city from the Mayan times. Magnificent temples, adorned palaces and giant pyramids, whose peaks rise majestically from the crowns of the jungle trees, make this place an unforgettable experience. The pyramid “El Tigre”, whose base alone is as large as three football fields, is the biggest Mayan building in the world.

Flores is a perfect place for Mayan and nature lovers. A rainforest walking tour or a trip to the lake Petén Itzá are other great excursion destinations.

Accommodation

Family: Double (DR) or single (SR) room with full board (FB). Average distance to the school: 5 minutes on foot.

Residence: Self-catered double (DR) or single (SR) room, shared bathrooms / WC and a shared kitchen. Average distance to the school: 5 minutes on foot. The school’s cafeteria offers typical Guatemalan dishes for reasonable prices.

Courses and prices

Dates and services

Package includes:

• Language course as booked
• Accommodation as booked
• Loan of course materials
• Organised social/activity programme
• Travel advice and information
• Certificate on course completion

Additional services:

• Extra night without a lesson: £ 14
• Single transfer from airport to accommodation: £ 9

Travel

We recommend that you book a flight to Flores. As only a small number of flights to Guatemala are available, we recommend an early booking. Please contact LISA! Travel for further information.

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