Study Spanish in Guanajuato, Mexico

  Mexico

• Central Highlands: 
Guanajuato

Dates: Weekly/Monthly

Description:
About The NRCSA Center

The city of Guanajuato, capital to the state of the same name and located just south of the high Mexican plateau, is one of the most important historical and cultural colonial cities in Mexico. With a population of approximately 120,000, the city is small enough to extend a warm welcome and maintain a relaxed atmosphere while still offering many cultural activities. In 1988, the UNESCO declared Guanajuato and the surrounding silver mines a World Heritage Site.
About Guanajuato

The city is a maze of cobblestone streets and alleys that wind around steep hillsides upon a small ravine, opening into vistas of beautiful churches and small plazas. The famous Underground Street, officially known as Calle Miguel Hidalgo, follows the course of the old Guanajuato river and runs barely 3 kilometres beneath the city. Guanajuato has no traffic lights or neon signs, creating an extremely enjoyable place to walk, peaceful, yet with plenty of life in the streets, and plenty to see.

Guanajuato hosts several festivals through the year:

    * Festival Cervantino, a major international art fiesta on the streets and theaters each October (1th to 17th in 1999). After Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote," whose plays are performed by college students on a small and picturesque plaza.
    * Hot Air Balloon Festival, runs each November.
    * Alfenique Fair, Last days of October, November 1st and 2nd, at San Fernando Square. Many vendors of almond candies in various shapes, and traditional skulls labeled on foreheads with proper names. Prizes given to best works.
    * The Festival de la Presa marks the start of the rainy season, and it officially begins on June 24th

Highlights:
* Tuition

* Lodging - Homestay Single Room

* Meals - 3 Meals per day

* Cultural Programs (see activities page)

* Orientation (covering attractions, how to, health safety, entertainment)

* Academic Assessment (placement-exit tests, achievement certificate)

* International Emergency & Medical Insurance

* Emergency Hotline Staffed 24/hrs day (call collect anywhere in the world)

* Laundry Once a Week

* Guided Cultural Tour and Welcome Dinner

* Study Materials

* Additional Lodging Options available upon request

Cost in US$: Visit our site for more information

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently Or in Groups