February 15, 2012
Classes and Workshops, Holidays, Recreation, Tours, Free Events
Study Abroad in Ecuador Spring break session
1:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI)
Contact: Ximena Gonzalez-Parada Graduate Student 706-542-9079
Equinox International Centre is organizing a special cultural spring break trip to Quito and its surroundings. The trip is from Saturday March 10th to
Sunday March 18th. Live with an ecuadorian host family, take spanish conversation classes in the morning
(optional) and have cultural excursions in the afternoons. Some trips outside Quito include Mindo in the Cloud Forest (Zip lining over the canopies and organic chocolate
factory), and Otavalo (Andes mountains). In Quito we will visit the Colonial Old Town, Guayasamin museum, the Presidential Palace, baroque/colonial churches, the Basílica
and some extra local activities such us café-libro (literary cafe), tango or salsa nights, and the Latin American trova nights. This trip is for students, teachers, or community
members; anyone is welcome!
The program price is $ 485 and it includes: Click here for program itinerary
- 12 hrs. of spanish conversation classes with local professors (class material included)
- Room and board (double occupancy, three meals a day and laundry service)
- Bilingual guides
- Entry fees
- Airport pick up/drop off
*It does not include airfare.
Registration deadline is March 1st. ($ 100. USD deposit, $375 upon arrival to Quito).
