We provide three options for accomodation:
Living with a Guatemalan Family | Living at the School Rooms | Hotel-hostels
Homestay practice Spanish with Guatemalan Family
Homestay/living with a Guatemalan Family
Students at Atitlan Spanish School have the option of Homestay/living with a Guatemalan Family in Panajachel, either Mayan or Ladino which brings the additional opportunity to practice your Spanish on a daily basis. See and live the Guatemalan/Mayan way of living, give yourself the chance to get to know and understand the local culture. Our families are used to have students from our school and are therefore aware of the need for cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation.
They can also cater to any requests such as vegetarian or dairy-free diets, just let Us know your special requirements. Staying with a family enhances the total immersion in Spanish and is highly recommended. Home stay is full board, which includes three meals a day. Students also have the option to organize their own accommodation in Panajachel.
What’s Included:
- Private Room (for 1,2 or 3 persons) with private bathroom and hot water
- 3 meals a day, 6 days a week. (Sundays is used by Mayan families, so food service is not available)
- 7 days stay
- A clean and comfortable bed.
- and most of all, a warm family environment!
Cost per week USD$140.00
Benefits of Family living/staying:
- Opportunity to practice your Spanish language skill as they develop
- Learn firsthand local culture and customs
- The least expensive option to study Spanish
Living at the School Rooms
Students at Atitlan Spanish School Jardin de America have the option of living at our Schoolrooms in Panajachel, either Mayan or Ladino which brings the additional opportunity to practice your Spanish on a daily basis. See and live the Guatemalan/Mayan way of living, give yourself the chance to get to know and understand the local culture. Our families are used to have students from our school and are therefore aware of the need for cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation.
What’s included:
- Private Room (for 1 or 2 persons) with shared bathroom and hot water
- 7 days stay
- A clean and comfortable bed.
- Kitchen access: refrigerator, stove and kitchen accessories access to prepare your meals if you feel inclined to do so or just to keep a cold beer!
- and most of all, a warm school/family environment!
Cost per week USD$75.00
Benefits of Schoolrooms living/staying:
- Opportunity to practice your Spanish language skills around
- FREE WiFi
- Enjoy movies or Spanish TV in our students/teachers room
- Enjoy hammocks in our garden