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Exploring Almolonga Valley in Guatemala
Exploring Almolonga Valley in Guatemala
Exploring Almolonga Valley in Guatemala
Ciudad Vieja, as a former Capital of Guatemala has more options for Spanish immersion with less English influence than Antigua. However, Antigua is our main site for cultural and distraction activities.
History of Old City
Originally, Ciudad Vieja was a neighborhood where the Tlaxcalans lived. It is said that the settlers were Tlascala
Ciudad Vieja, as a former Capital of Guatemala has more options for Spanish immersion with less English influence than Antigua. However, Antigua is our main site for cultural and distraction activities.
History of Old City
Originally, Ciudad Vieja was a neighborhood where the Tlaxcalans lived. It is said that the settlers were Tlascala descendants who accompanied Don Pedro de Alvarado upon his arrival in 1524
They seatled where San Miguel Escobar is today. But, due to the natural phenomena of the Agua Volcano and its constant destruction of the city, they found it necessary to move to a safer space., where Antigua Guatemala is nowadays.
Zone division
Exploring Almolonga Valley in Guatemala
Exploring Almolonga Valley in Guatemala
The Ciudad Vieja County is Administered by the Major City Hull Administration, and its territory is divided into six zones. In addition, it has three subdivisions small towns under its administration, San Miguel Escobar, San Lorenzo el Cubo, and Bosarreyes. The majority of Ciudad Vieja territory is considered an urban city, as Antigua Guatemala is.
Location
Exploring Almolonga Valley in Guatemala
Location
Altitude
1550 meters above sea level
Climate
Since it is surrounded by forest and is close to a volcano, the climate is mild. Cold weather is November, December, January, and February.
Rainy season starts in April all the way to September.
Touristic places Near to Ciudad Vieja
· San Antonio Aguas Calientes
Santa Catarina Barahona
Antigua Guatemala
San Jose Beach
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Testimonials of former students
William Kao-University of Washington
Dr. Elizabeth Rinaldi-Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Dr. Elizabeth Rinaldi-Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
I had one-week wonderful classes with Amanda. She is well versed in Kachiquel and Mayan cultures, especially those of traditional clothes and its patterns. We learned the history of Guatemala and how Mayans were repressed. We also talked about the traditional Mayan stories and the worldview behind them. I started reading Menchu’s book to
I had one-week wonderful classes with Amanda. She is well versed in Kachiquel and Mayan cultures, especially those of traditional clothes and its patterns. We learned the history of Guatemala and how Mayans were repressed. We also talked about the traditional Mayan stories and the worldview behind them. I started reading Menchu’s book to know more about the civil war and how it impacted the indigenous communities. It was not only a Spanish class but also a class that gave me a deeper understanding of the indigenous cultures here. I highly recommend Amanda as your teacher if you are interested in indigenous cultures, Mayan rituals and stories.
Dr. Elizabeth Rinaldi-Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Dr. Elizabeth Rinaldi-Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Dr. Elizabeth Rinaldi-Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
I had a great time learning Spanish in Guatemala with Spanish School Ciudad Vieja! The teacher was excellent and everyone, including the host family was very kind and patient. I would highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to improve their Spanish through immersion!
Menelick Mitchell-Sothern University of New Orleans
Dr. Elizabeth Rinaldi-Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Menelick Mitchell-Sothern University of New Orleans
"I attended classes at this Spanish Language School in Guatemala in April 2011. It was a mind blowing experience. The school treated me like part of the family. Señora Olga who was my instructor was excellent. The Spanish Academy itself is wonderful, I felt completely safe and at home there. I learned more Spanish than I thought I woul
"I attended classes at this Spanish Language School in Guatemala in April 2011. It was a mind blowing experience. The school treated me like part of the family. Señora Olga who was my instructor was excellent. The Spanish Academy itself is wonderful, I felt completely safe and at home there. I learned more Spanish than I thought I would in short time I was there. I would suggest anyone who has a chance to study at Ciudad Vieja Spanish Academy to do it, it will be one of the best decisions you will make, it was for me, I will never forget this experience and I wil return soon. Muchas Gracias."
Menelick Mitchell
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Universidad Rural de Guatemala
