Spanish course types in Otavalo
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General Spanish courses
Conventional adult Spanish courses come in a range of styles such as general courses, intensive courses, combination courses and long term courses. -
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Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish package courses can be taken either individually or with a friend who holds the same Spanish level. Packages can be taken alone or with a general Spanish course. -
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Business Spanish courses
Business Spanish classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable Spanish used within this field. -
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Spanish exam preparation courses
Spanish exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the Spanish levels and gain an official certificate on completion.- DELE - Otavalo (1)
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Key Facts about Otavalo
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Events in Otavalo
02 November 2024This is a tradition that takes place especially in indigenous towns. It is a time to remember those that are no longer with us in this world. Families visit graveyards with the favourite dishes of their loved ones that have passed away and they sit together to eat with them.
24 December 2024 - 25 December 2024Christmas celebration also takes place in the indigenous culture. Indeed, the communities and ancestral towns combine this celebration with the remembering of the blooming: they exchange gifts and thank nature for life and food.
February 2025Every year, the Andean people thank Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) for the beautiful, blooming colours of the flowers and to the Sun and the Earth for being the elements responsible for everything so beautiful.
February 2025This is a colourful festival celebrated in many cities and towns. It takes place when flowers and fruits blossom. There are events and parades everywhere, traditional dances, decorations and games.
April 2025 - April 6Holy Week is a time of reflection. In big cities it is a huge event to remember the pain that Christ suffered to take away our sins. Adults, elders and even children walk through the streets, many of them barefooted carrying big crosses similar to the ones that Jesus carried on the way to Calvary.
01 May 2025On this day, many social organisations get together and walk to government buildings remembering the mutual compromise with the country.
June 2025Held in San Rafael, a small city near Otavalo, La Fiesta de los Corazas y Pendoneros is a great opportunity to discover local customs and traditions. Across two days, traditional dances take place in the streets of the city and locals wear colourful costumes creating an amazing spectacle.
June 2025Corpus Christi is a festival that mixes faith and culture. Every year, many communities get together and dance, thanking God and nature for the food that has been harvested.
20 June 2025 - 22 June 2025IntiRaymi is a very special time in the Andean culture. The sun symbolises life and this festival is one of gratefulness for being able to harvest from the earth and appreciating the healing through what nature produces.
June 2025This is a festival that is especially important in the province of Imbabura. A combination of Catholic faith and folklore expressions with dance, fireworks, music and praying.
September 2025Yamor is a festival that combines the pre-Incan culture with the religious faith of the people. This represents the thankfulness to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). Every year the celebrations get more and more colourful and traditionally people drink "Chicha del Yamor" on this day.
FAQ about schools in Otavalo
- How do I get from the airport in Quito to Otavalo? Do you have any tips?“Ailola Spanish School Otavalo offers free airport transfers from Quito airport:
¨To get to know our new Spanish students before they start the programme and to get a better idea of their current Spanish level, we offer an optional free pick-up service from the airport, only on arrival at the airport in Quito. We do not offer additional free transfers after arrival.¨”Eugenio Córdova, Director Académico from Ailola Otavalo - Feb 20, 2024Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Spanish language schools in other cities in Ecuador such as Ahuano, Amazon Jungle, Cotacachi, Cuenca, Galapagos Islands ..., Manta, Montanita, Quito or see our list of all schools in Ecuador. You may also want to consult options outside Ecuador for learning Spanish.Show more
