Spanish Language Schools at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

The fastest growing center for Spanish language schools in Guatemala is the Mayan village of San Pedro la Laguna on Lake Atitlan.

Four hours of private lessons daily costs less than $100. For a little more, you can stay with a Maya family, all meals included. There are more than a dozen such schools from which to choose in San Pedro. Santa Cruz and Panajachel also have Spanish language schools with good rates.

Most instructors are Maya. Some speak little English, which has its advantages and disadvantages. If this is important to you, be sure to find a school with an English-speaking teacher..

Reservations are recommended from December through May. At other times, you can visit the schools before making a decision.

Spanish Schools in San Pedro la Laguna

Several schools are located in or near the zona viva, close to the Panajachel dock. These include Orbita and Tikalito (which is lakeside, like several others). Ixim Achi, Mayab and Casa Rosario are scattered along or just off the trail to the Santiago dock.