AMAUTA Spanish School
Along the Amazone River, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru
AMAUTA Spanish School
This Spanish course in the Rainforest has fixed starting dates, once a month, between April and November.
Spanish group lessons are a great way to learn interactively. Working in a group environment encourages conversation. Our groups are small: a maximum of 6 students. The course is activated when we have a minimum of 6 students enrolled for the same start date.
The course has to be booked as a package including course, accommodation, jungle activities and tours.
All students are placed with others who are at the same level so they can learn together at the appropriate pace. In your Spanish group classes, teachers dedicate most of the time to interactive activities and exercises through which students learn to understand and speak Spanish. Students will also spend time on grammar exercises, writing, and reading.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 4 students |
Maximum | 6 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 23 years old |
Our program, Spanish in the Rainforest, offers the unique opportunity to study Spanish in the Peruvian Amazon, in the Tambopata National Park.
Tambopata is internationally acclaimed as one of the most bio-diverse areas on earth. It is in this "green paradise" that AMAUTA offers Spanish group classes on different levels, including daily tours and all accommodation and meals. A wonderful week of Spanish immersion in Peru, in the Peruvian jungle! The Tambopata Area is famous for its unique wildlife spectacle and the biggest mineral clay lick in the world can be found here, where thousands of birds come congregate daily. This is an amazing experience! Our Spanish program in the jungle also includes a visit to a local community of native people, who live in small villages along the Tambopata River.
Spanish Group courses are offered in combination with excursions in the jungle with an experienced Peruvian guide. Part of the conversation topics in the Spanish class will be adapted to the environment and studying the ecology of the amazing tropical rainforest of Tambopata. AMAUTA teachers from Cusco will accompany students during the whole trip.
Our lodge is located approximately one hour by boat from Puerto Maldonado and is set in the beautiful rainforest beside the flowing Tambopata river. There are a total of 24 spacious bungalows with panoramic views and private bathrooms. The lodge is in a lovely environment and there is a large common room with a bar and a swimming pool.
There is 900 hectares of land around the lodge that offers the enthusiastic explorer miles of trails to walk that traverse a variety of different habitats.
A week of Spanish course in Tambopata includes transportation from the airport in Puerto Maldonado to the lodge, accommodation, all meals, daily activities and excursions and Spanish lessons!
IMPORTANT:
Our program Spanish in the Rainforest has fixed start dates.
There is a minimum of 6 students required for the program to proceed. We will advise 2 weeks before the starting date if the program will run or not.
AMAUTA has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Peru. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at AMAUTA Spanish School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23.
AMAUTA teaches students from all over the world, including:
AMAUTA does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
This program offers the unique opportunity to study Spanish in the Peruvian Amazon, in the TAMBOPATA Reserved Zone. This area, officially created in 1990, is located in the Southern East of Peru, only a 25 minute flight from Cusco. It compromises 5000 hectares and has much to offer for the nature lovers: what about 600 species of birds, 1200 species of butterflies, 90 species of mammals and 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, all in the amazing setting of the romantic and impressive rainforest vegetation? Spanish in Tambopata is truly an experience!
Spanish group courses are offered in combination with excursions in the jungle with an experienced guide. Part of the classes will be adapted to the environment studying the ecology of the amazing tropical rainforest of Tambopata. AMAUTA teachers from Cusco will accompany the students for the whole trip, therefore guaranteeing our high level of Spanish instruction.
Daily activities are organized, such as different hikes through the trail system where we can observe the wildlife; a visit to the Sandoval Lake where we will board small canoes and paddle to observe monkeys, turtles and perhaps even the family of the Giant Otter; a visit to the observation tower from where we can enjoy the jungle and the bird life; the total adrenaline experience to fly over the jungle from platform to platform in our Canopy Zip Down; a night walk to observe insects and search for caimans; a visit to the butterfly farm; a typical cooking class; a visit to a local community and the option to visit the Monkey Island and the famous Macaw Clay Lick (at additional cost).
Maldonado and is set in the beautiful rainforest on the side of the flowing Tambopata River. There are a total of 24 spacious bungalows with own panoramic views, most with private bathrooms and warm water. There is a big common dining room with a bar (drinks not included) and a swimming pool. All meals are included for our students. The 900 hectares of land around the lodge offers the enthusiastic explorer miles of trails to walk that traverse a variety of different habitats.
After having participated in the SPANISH IN THE RAINFOREST program, students will feel that their Spanish and their knowledge of the Rainforest have improved greatly. This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to study, while experiencingthemystical atmosphereof thePeruvianRainforest. An unforgettable and unique experience!
I had never been to the rain forest before, so I was really impressed when I got there. I had taken Spanish classes in Cusco first and then decided to include in my plan a trip to the jungle while continuing my classes with my teacher. We did some really cool trips into the forests there - it was really fascinating; all the different plants and animals! I really liked that we also learned about our environment in our Spanish classes in Tambopata. I also loved the bungalows - so comfortable!
Thanks for the great experience!
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 17 - 100. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Puerto Maldonado based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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