Spanish in Boquete - Standard Group

To welcome our new students and to kick off their first week, an Introduction Talk & Drink is held every Sunday night. Our language program includes a social, educational and fun activity program during weekdays. This way the students do not only learn Spanish, but also get offered activities such as Latin dance classes, movie nights, cooking workshops, tropical fruit cocktail hours, yoga, beach fit or a delicious barbecue. The best part is that it is all included in the course price. Every week during the introduction talk, the school manager will present the free activity program which we welcome the students to participate in.

Standard Group Spanish classes include 4 hours of lessons a day from Monday to Friday. The hours are from 8:00 till 12:00 with a break from 9:55 till 10:05, or 13:00 till 17:00 with a break from 14:55 till 15:05. When there is only one student at this level, you receive 2 hours of private lessons at the same price.

Boquete is a small village of only 4000 inhabitants, located 1060 meters above sea level, nestled in a beautiful green valley. The sparkling river Caldera runs through the village and volcano Barú raises majestically above surrounding mountains. Throughout Panama, Boquete is known for its cool and fresh climate and pristine natural environment. Many locals from other parts of the country visit this place during holidays. Because of the very fertile volcanic soil, coffee, flowers, vegetables and citrus fruits grow in Boquete abundantly. Coffee farms are an important source of income for indigenous people living in the mountains above Boquete. The Guaymís women wear colourful dresses and are commonly seen in the village. The people in this province are known for their friendliness and they are very willing to help you with your Spanish. It’s a good place to practice your Spanish since only a few speak English.

Volcano Barú is the only volcano in Panama and there is no record of its last eruption. The Barú National Park offers some great hikes to the top of the volcano or along the volcano to Cerro Punta. There isn’t only one crater but seven. At the top of the volcano you will be able to see the Caribbean as well as the Pacific coast on a clear day. This is also the place to be for birdwatchers. If you plan to climb the volcano, you are advised to start early. During the afternoon the clouds are likely to spoil the view.

In Boquete you have a choice of restaurants, (pool) bars, coffee shops, banks, internet cafes, a discothèque and some open air dance floors for special occasions. However, if you like to go out dancing every night, Boquete is not the most suitable option. The only night club in town is open every evening, but mostly visited on the weekends.

In the second week of January a flower festival takes place. Boquete is known for its flower-lined streets and during this holiday season many Panamanians come to Boquete to admire the flowers and dance during the nights in one of the open air dance floors. In November there are some national holidays throughout the month which are celebrated extensively with parades and dancing during the night.

2018
15 Aug - Old Panama City Day (Panama City only)
03 Nov - Independence Day (from Colombia)
05 Nov - Colón Day
10 Nov - First Call for Independence from Spain
28 Nov - Independence Day (from Spain)
08 Dec - Mothers' Day
25 Dec - Christmas Day (the school is closed)

2019
01 January - New Year's Day (the school is closed)
09 January - Martyr's Day
03-04 March - Carnival
05 March - Ash Wednesday
19 April - Good Friday (the school is closed)
01 May - Labor Day (the school is closed)
03 November - Separation Day (from Colombia)
04 November - Flad Day
05 November - Colón Day
10 November - First Call for Independence from Spain
28 November - Independence Day (from Spain)
08 December - Mother's Day
25 December - Christmas Day (the school is closed)