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What's included?

Duration

7 days

Starts in

Boquete

Ends in

Boquete

Group size

Maximum 6 people in a class / Average is around 3 people in class

Join a standard group Spanish course in Boquete, a charming little town located in the Chiriqui highlands of Panama.

Boquete, with its alluring Caldera river flowing through its center, is an idyllic small town nestled in the Chiriqui highlands with a tropical but cooler climate. Boquete is famous for high quality coffee production. In the surrounding area you find immense tropical forests, waterfalls, running rivers, hotsprings and natural rock formations. The Baru volcano, with an elevation of almost 3.500 meters, is the highest point in the country. A true paradise for active eco-tourists that also want to learn Spanish!

Who likes to study at Spanish by the River - Boquete?
Nature lovers, ecotourists, mountain folk, wanderers, extreme sports enthusiasts and the serious student will love Boquete for the relaxing learning environment and the rich outdoor culture of the town.

Itinerary

Start of the program: Monday at 07:00 Placement Test written and oral for students that are NOT complete beginners. Complete beginner students don’t need to come for the Placement Test and can show up at 08:00 instead.

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 9:50 till 10:10, or 13:00 till 17:00 with a break from 14:50 till 15:10. When there is only one student at this level, you receive 2 hours of private lessons at the same price.

Spanish by the River - Boquete, one of our three schools in Panama, is located in the Chiriquí Highlands. In 2005, the school was founded in "Alto Boquete", 5 minutes before downtown. You can relax in the garden or in the hammocks while studying or catching a sunset over Volcán Baru. In town you can find all the amenities necessary: hotels, apartments, supermarkets, organic foods, coffee shops, gyms, yoga classes, spas and massages, discos and dive bars. Boquete is recently becoming famous for its live music and funky venues.

The School & Hostel has accommodations for 10 guests. There are 3 teaching stations and and an office with two computers for student use. WiFi can be found in the office, the hostel as well as all the surroundings.

2021
03-04, 10 & 28 November
8 & 25 December

2022
01 & 09 January
03-05 March
10 April
01 May
03-04, 10 & 28 November
8 & 25 December

There is no teaching on the following dates as the school is closed
1 January*
10 April*
1 May*
25 December*

*classes missed on this day will be rescheduled

Summary

Extra expenses at the destination

None

So Why Boquete?
Breathtaking mountains, stunning rainforests and amazing cloud forests
Small, safe, beautiful and inexpensive town with very friendly people
Tons of options for ecotourism to combine chilling, adventure and learning
Best place to learn, tour, and sample world-renowned coffee
World-class restaurants

In Boquete you can choose between two different accommodation types. As a standard we accommodate all our clients in a hostel. Should you wish to stay at a local homestay, let your travel advisor know and they will help you with the booking.

Hostel (School Residence)
If you like to be independent, yet share with fellow students, we recommend staying at our hostel whilst you study Spanish in Boquete. Each dorm room can be shared by up to 2 students, but you if you don’t mind paying a little more you can have your own private room. The bathroom facilities are shared. Sheets and towels are included. There is free coffee and tea in the morning, and a laundry service is available for a fee Our backyard garden, fully equipped communal kitchen, open and welcoming environment, free WiFi and a maximum of ten guests at a time all help create a comfortable, relaxed and peaceful place to call home while in Boquete.

Local Homestay
Our homestay in Boquete, Panama gives you the opportunity to live with a host family. Living with a local family is a unique experience that will provide you with the opportunity to not only learn the language but also explore the culture. Our host families have been carefully selected. The rooms are private and have shared bathrooms. Home stays include breakfast and laundry but if you pay a bit more you can get dinner and lunch included as well. Food is typical Panamanian, nevertheless most families can adapt a little upon request (e.g. considering people’s diets). If you don’t use our pick-up service, you need to call the school to let us know at what time you will arrive in Boquete so your host family can welcome you at the school or at the bus station.

You have several options regarding transportation to the language school. Just let your travel advisor know if you would like one. The transfer is NOT included in the price and will be booked separately.

Taxi Transfer
- Taxi transfer from David National Airport to your accommodation of choice in Boquete

Total Air Transfer
- Transfer from Panama City International Airport (Tocumen) to a hostel in Panama City
- 1 night at Hostel La Posada in Panama City in a single room with shared facilities, Wi-Fi and breakfast included
- Transfer from Panama City hostel to Albrook International Airport
- Local flight from Panama City to David National Airport
- Taxi transfer from David National Airport to your accommodation of choice in Boquete

Total Bus Transfer
- Transfer from Panama City International Airport (Tocumen) to a hostel in Panama City
- 1 night in Panama City hostel in a private room with Wi-Fi and breakfast
- Transfer from Panama City hostel to Albrook bus station
- Due to local laws concerning pre-purchasing of bus tickets, we cannot take care of this for you, therefore at the bus station you will have to buy your own bus ticket from Panama City to David (this should cost approx 18 USD)
- Upon arrival in David you will have to buy either a local bus ticket (this should cost approx 2 USD) or a taxi transfer (this should cost approx 35 USD) to the school in Boquete.

If you are staying at the hostel (School Residence), meals are not included.

If you are staying at the homestay, the meal inclusions will depend on the package you choose:
- Breakfast
- Breakfast & dinner
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner

The food is typically Panamanian, nevertheless, your host family can adapt a little on request (e.g. considering special dietary restrictions).

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