Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Quetzaltenango. These homes are often between 2 - 20 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. 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 homestay housing
Located in the spectacularly beautiful western highlands of Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela (pronounced "SHAY-la"), is the second largest city in Guatemala. In addition to being one of the oldest cities in Guatemala, Xela is proud to be one of the principal historic centers in Central America, with architecture that dates back to the 18th Century. Quetzaltenango is a charming city bustling with life, but small enough for you to easily get to know.
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