SPANISH IN THE JUNGLE

Province of Orellana: Coca

	In our continual effort to improve and enhance our Spanish Studies, we are pleased to announce our "YARINA LODGE" Program. The Program has been designed for students who wish to learn or improve their knowledge of the language in the authentic surroundings offered by the jungle. The lodge is located on a hill in the midst of the beautiful and
unexploited part of the Amazonian basin about one hour upstream from the town of Coca and one and a half hours from the Limoncocha Reserve where one can enjoy the unspoiled primary forest and observe a wide variety of the local wildlife.

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES

• Walks of approximately 4 hours to observe medicinal plants, birds and animals.
• Visit to the Bird Observation Tower (approximately 40 meters high).
• Observation of techniques and materials used by the local people for washing gold.
• Fishing for piranhas: aprox one-and-half hours. Canoe trip.
• Practice with Cerbatana or Bodoquera. Approximately one hour.
• Night trip in canoe to observe crocodiles, reptiles and nocturnal birds.
• Visit to indigenous Quichua family (Samona Yuturi) to learn customs and traditions.
• Night trek: observing nocturnal jungle life.
• Spanish classes: 4 hours daily (Monday to Friday).

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Local guide
• Programmed excursions
• Water with meals and on walks
• Rubber boots (up to size 43)
• Spanish classes
• Study materials

PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Extra meals and food
• Tips (optional)
• Bus and/or air tickets