Learn Spanish in Ecuador

Other Services

Through my experience of teaching Spanish, I have become very aware of the different needs and requirements of foreigners on arriving in Ecuador. I have therefore developed direct contacts with people offering other services, who are both experienced in their field and recommended in different guidebooks.

Host families

I know a number of families who have been acting as host families to foreign students for a long time. You would have a private bedroom, three meals a day or less if you wish, and your laundry would be done for you. However, above all, you would have a good opportunity to practice your Spanish. The families are based near to Mariscal, in residential areas near to spanish schools, banks and travel agents.

The cost of staying with a family is 14 dollars per day including 3 meals, 12 dollars per day including 2 meals and 10 dollars per day with just breakfast.

If the student would like to, they can live in my house and receive the same service as with other host families; what does vary is the location and the cost. I live in the Chillos Valley, surrounded by beautiful countryside and great views of volcanoes and the valley.

Salsa classes

Through the recommendations of my students, I know a professional salsa teacher who can teach you to dance salsa, merengue, cumbia, ballenato and son cubano in no time.

Voluntary work

I have worked as a volunteer in different organisations with street children and also in environmental organizations. This has enabled me to make contacts with various organisations who are always looking for volunteers and can provide voluntary work for tourists.

Organisation	Activities	Contact
El Hogar San Vicente de Paúl	Orphanage caring for children from birth to 18 years old	Sor Calalina
Proyecto Chicos de la Calle Fundación	Works with children at risk	Iván Saboleno
Centro del Muchacho Trabajador	Works with children and their families	Hermana Cindy
Fundación Golondrinas	Nature Conservation	Eliza Manteca
Fundación ChasquiNet	Community Development	Marcelo Galarza
Volunteerlatinamerica	Some and diferents proyects	Stephen

Excursions to the Galapagos

I have made personal contacts with the owners of various boats in all three different classes: economy, tourist and first class. I can therefore get you special rates which are much lower than the prices you would get from a travel agents.

The following boats which offer cruises of 4, 5 and 8 days have been recommended by some of my students. If you are interested in any of them, please write to us for the details of the cruise, the flight, and to make a reservation. The prices are lower than those obtained from travel agents because I have direct contact with the owners and operators of the boats.

What to Bring to the Galapagos

A pair of light tennis shoes, bathing suit, one pair of beach sandals, T –shirts, blue jeans, shorts, hat or baseball cap, wind breaker or sweater ( July to November), sun glasses, sunscreen, camera and films, video camera, underwater camera, sea sickness medication.

Important Facts

Galapagos cruises itineraries may vary according to weather conditions and Galapagos National Park regulations.

Please confirm your itinerary before you start the cruise.

Lobo de Mar - First Class

Built in 1995 in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz island, Galapagos.

Type: Motor vessel
Capacity: 16 passengers
Length: 60 feet
Beam: 18 feet
Speed. 9 knots
Crew: 6 + 1 English speaking naturalist guide level II
Water Capacity: 2500 gallons of diesel
Fuel: 1500 gallons of diesel
Generators: 2 x 21 kva Kholer,110 - 210 volt
Engines 220 h.p. Detroit diesel 8 - V - 71

Accommodation and facilities

8 big double cabins and a suite, all with their own bathroom, hot water ,air conditioning and carpets. Bar, solarium, dining room, library, television, VHS, stereo. Diving platform with unlimited tanks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Baltra - Bachas
Day 2: Rábida - Sombrero Chino
Day 3: Puerto Egas - Bartolomé
Day 4: South plazas - Santa Fe
Day 5: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station. Visitors on 5D/4n Cruise return to Baltra Airpot - Santa Cruz - Highlands
Day 6: Floreana
Day 7: Española
Day 8: North Seymour - Retourn to Baltra - Airport

Darwin Yacht - Tourist Superior Class

Built in 1995 in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz island, Galapagos.

Type: Motor vessel
Capacity: 16 passengers
Length: 60 feet
Beam: 18 feet
Speed. 9 knots
Crew: 6 + 1 English speaking naturalist guide level II
Water Capacity: 2500 gallons of diesel
Fuel: 1500 gallons of diesel
Generadors: 2 x 21 kva Kholer,110 - 210 volt
Engines 220 h.p. Detroit diesel 8 - V - 71

Accomodation and facilities

8 big double cabins with air conditioning, private bathrooms and hot/cold water. Comfortable dining room, living room, bar and sundeck.

Itinerary

Day 1: Baltra - Bachas
Day 2: Genovesa
Day 3: Sullivan - Bartolomé
Day 4: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands
Day 5: Española
Day 6: Floreana
Day 7: Santa Fe - Plazaas
Day 8: North Seymour - Baltra

Guantanamera

Built in 2.000 in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz island, Galapagos.

Type: Motor Yacht
Capacity: 16 passengers
Length: 75.5 feet
Beam: 21.5 feet
Speed. 9 knots
Crew: captain, sailors, chef, barman and naturalist guide level III

Accomodation and facilities

Double cabins with bunkbeds and 2 double cabins with queen size beds. 5 cabins upper deck and three cabins lower deck without windows. All cabins have private bathroom and shower. Air conditioning and hot water.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Baltra - Bachas Beach
Day 2: Plazas - Santa Fé
Day 3: Española
Day 4: Floreana
Day 5: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin
Day 6: Rábida - Bartolome
Day 7: Genovesa
Day 8: North Seymour - Baltra

Amigo - Tourist superior class

Built in 1985 in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Type: Motor vessel
Capacity: 16 passengers
Length: 60 feet
Beam: 18 feet
Speed. 9 knots
Crew: 7 + 1 bilingual naturalist guide
Water Capacity: 2500 gallons of diesel
Fuel: 1500 gallons of diesel
Generadors: 2 x 21 kva Kholer,110 - 210 volt
Engines 220 h.p. Detroit diesel 8 - V - 71

Accomodation and facilities

6 double cabins with bunkbeds and two double beds, private bathrooms, warm water, dining room, bar, snorkelling equipment and air conditioning in all rooms.

Itinerary

Day 1: Baltra - Bachas
Day 2: Genovesa
Day 3: Sullivan - Bartolomé
Day 4: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands
Day 5: Española
Day 6: Floreana
Day 7: Santa Fe - Plazas
Day 8: North Seymour - Baltra