The student may begin classes on any day of the week, but Monday is preferred. Students from around the world come here to learn and improve their skills. Surrounded by green hills and imposing mountains, the city has numerous cultural and athletic opportunities, fine restaurants, great shopping for crafts, and a near-perfect year round climate. The cost of living is extremely reasonable, and the city is safe. Numerous indigenous villages are nearby, and Atitlan, thought by many to be the most beautiful lake in the world, is easily reached in a day trip.
Accommodations are clean, comfortable and welcoming, though by no means luxurious.
You need your passport to enter Guatemala. You will also be issued a tourist card when you arrive. Antigua is about 25 miles from Guatemala City where the international airport is located. You will need to go through customs and pick up your luggage when you arrive. We will be waiting for you directly outside the airport showing a sign with your name on it.