Cuenca, gives the feel of a small, friendly town in the body of a adult. It has a wonderful historical center and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cobbled streets and beautiful colonial feel only add to the charm of this bustling city.
Getting There: Fly into Quito or Guayaquil airports; There are flights from these cities to Cuenca. Most schools have airports transfers but they are expensive ($150+). You can also take a chartered bus to Cuenca, but it is over 10 hours and depart in the evenings.
Accent: One of the cleaner accents in Latin America.
- 4 + hours a day of private Spanish classes per week (some schools have group lessons for less)
- 7 days accommodation at either host family where available
- 6 days of meals (if you opted for host family option)
- free/reduced price excursions with Spanish School
Cuenca Spanish Schools:
- Simon Bolivar- $200 (private lessons) + $140 home stay
- Amerispan Study Abroad ~$220 (group lessons) +$165 home stay
- 2 week minimum required
- IMAC Spanish School ~ $200/90 (private/group lessons) + $140 home stay
Navigation: This area’s compactness, grid-like layout, and numerous readily identifiable monuments make it easy to navigate (wikipedia).
Safety: Very safe city, take precaution with pick pockets
