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Everybody loves field trips! Our Cultural program is the favorite of students who want to get to know the city of Quito and the culture of Ecuador while maximizing their time learning Spanish. Over our 20 years of teaching Spanish in Quito, we have developed a large selection of excursions to showcase everything that the city has to offer.  During these excursions, Vida Verde teachers will be your guide, imparting their knowledge as natives of Ecuador and teaching you Spanish on the fly. Through the Cultural program, you will experience the city through the eyes of a local teacher and leave Quito with an in-depth knowledge of the city; its history, its people, and its unique culture.

What is included:

  • A professional Spanish teacher from Vida Verde as a guide
  • Excursions to the most popular locations in Quito (3 per week, approximately 3-4 hours each day)
  • All entrances to museums and locations
  • All transportation: private or public depending on the excursion

Many students combine our cultural program in the afternoon with our regular classes in the morning!

Week 1

Day 1

Historic Center: The center of Quito truly the pride and joy of all Quiteños. It is widely recognized as the best-preserved and most famous historic center in all of Latin America. In this tour you will discover the most significant attractions, walking around the plaza and visiting the beautiful churches.

Day 2

Fundación Guayasamín: This art museum is a one of a kind tribute to the people of Latin America. It features the collection of Oswaldo Guayasamín, the world-renowned Ecuadorian painter, which he donated to the city of Quito. Here you will visit Guayasmín‘s personal home and the famous Capilla del Hombre. The Fundación Guayasamín is a must for anyone who wants to tap into the culture of Ecuador and Latin America.

Day 3

Itchimbia: The perfect way to get a bird’s eye view of the City of Quito. This park is located an the top of a hill near the Historic Center, giving it’s visitors a 360 degree view of the city. Here you will enjoy views of the city, walk through the park, visit a garden and check out the Crystal Palace.

Week 2

Day 1

Quito Botanical Gardens: Soak in the peace and tranquility of the Botanical Gardens. Your teacher will lead you through the gardens, pointing out the plants that are typical to Ecuador and explaining their various functions. You will get to know plants from all the different zones of Ecuador.

Day 2

Casa de Sucre: Through this museum, you will learn about the life and work of the famous Latin American Liberator Antonio José de Sucre. The museum is located in his antique house in the middle of the Historic Center. Your teacher will guide you through the context of his era as you discover more about the independence and foundation of Quito.

Day 3

Mindalae Museum: At Mindalae you will be exposed to f

Week 3

Day 1

Panecillo: At the Panecillo you will climb to the top of the Virgen of Quito to see a precious view of the city. You will also learn about the construction of the virgin, some history, and the religous art of Ecuador.

Day 2

Mercado de Frutas: The Santa Clara Fruit market has much more to offer than just fruit. This sprawling market takes up an entire city block and is the biggest in all of Quito. Here you will find and learn about the different foods that are traditional to Ecuador including fruit, vegetables, meats, and traditional dishes. You also may stop and check out the different materials that are used for Shamanism.

Day 3

Museo Abya Yala: This museum is a tribute to the indigenous tribes of the Ecuadorian Jungle, past and present. Throughout the museum, you will learn about their culture, traditions, history, and unique relationship with nature. You will also get to see and learn about the famous tzantzas- a mystic Shamanistic process of reducing the heads of enemies in order to capture their souls.

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    • Vince Murphy
      Vida Verde was an exceptional experience for me. The school was welcoming and friendly. The professors were very impressive, they quickly discovered what I knew, or rather what I didn´t know, and pushed me very hard to study and practice new material. The classes were well structured and fun, and my Spanish quickly improved.
      Jennifer Cumming
      My name is Jennifer Cumming. I am a Canadian that travelled to Quito this year to study Spanish.
    • Christian
      I want to thank all of you for your valuable collaboration for 7 years! It is an honor for me to work with the best teachers.

      Franziska Denker
      Like many students travelling to Ecuador I have chosen Quito as the ideal place to combine a Spanish language course with my volunteer work. I decided for a tuition at Vida Verde in order to enhance my knowledge in Spanish in a short time and to apply it in a proper manner at my volunteer foundation CENIT.

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