Cultural Immersion & Activities
With ORBITA SPANISH SCHOOL.
Practice Spanish: Daily Activities with Orbita Spanish School.
At Orbita language acquisition goes beyond the classroom. Our comprehensive cultural program is designed to give you real-world practice using Spanish in ways that are fun and memorable. We blend learning, adventure, and social interaction into every week, making your immersion experience complete.
You can join up to 4 optional daily activities per week (typically Tuesday–Friday) and a special weekend excursion. Many of our cultural and social events, such as Group Games, Trivias, Picnics, Salsa Classes, Movie Nights, Rally games, and many more are offered FREE of charge. This ensures a constant opportunity to use your Spanish, connect with your classmates, and immerse yourself in the local community of Lake Atitlán.
What to Expect in Your Week:
Martes 1/ Tues.
Movie Night
Enjoy a movie with Spanish audio and English subtitle.
You can also suggest which movie would you like to watch.
Miércoles 1/ Wed.
Mayan Ceremony
We celebrate mayan ceremonies according to the meaning of the day.
Miércoles 2/ Wed.
Group Games
After studying, we have several games to share with you!
Miércoles 3/ Wed.
Group Games
After studying, we have several games to share with you!
Miércoles 4/ Wed.
Chocolate Tour
Do you want to rejoice your soul? CHOCOLATE is the ingredient that is missing!
Miércoles 5/ Wed.
Coffee Tour
Lake Atitlan’s coffee is known for its unique flavor, its high-quality and nature. Join us to explore beautiful farm where it is produced.
Miércoles 6/ Wed.
Pool Swimming
After studying, taking a dip is not a bad idea.
Miércoles 7/ Wed.
Walking to the Beach
Walking in nature is an ideal exercise for practicing Spanish. We see birds, butterflies, wild flowers and have fun!
Miércoles 8/ Wed.
Rally Games
Meet other students and teachers, and share your skills and abilities in each game, while practicing your Spanish!
Miércoles 9/ Wed.
Sport Games
You don’t need to be a professional to participate. The idea is to move around and have fun, while also exercising your brain!
Miércoles 10/ Wed.
Hike to: Pa Kamb’al Park
Enjoy a 30 minute walk to the park while listening to the sounds of birds and breathing fresh air.
Miércoles 11/ Wed.
Five on Five Soccer
You don’t need to be a professional to participate, the idea is to move around while also exercising your brain!
Miércoles 12/ Wed.
Rally Games
Meet other students and teachers, and share your skills and abilities in each game, while practicing your Spanish!
Jueves/ Thurs.
Salsa Classes
Feel and enjoy our latin salsa classes. They will ignite your spirit! This is a great way to get to know other students.
Viernes 1/ Fri.
Honey Tour
Want a unique and educational experience? Orbita Spanish School takes you into the heart of a beehive! There you will be able to see and learn the incredible process of how honey is made.
Viernes 2/ Fri.
Painting your Mayan Nahual
Discover and paint your Mayan Nahual with one of our spiritual guides and know your positive and negative qualities.
Viernes 3/ Fri.
Textiles Tour
This tour will help you to understand the process of how these dedicated women produce beautiful yarns, fabrics, colors and textiles.
Viernes 4/ Fri.
We Visit a Nature Reserve Tzankujil San Marcos, L. L.
This is a beautiful place to appreciate the outdoors. Jump the 12 meters option or find for a smaller one
Viernes 5/ Fri.
Spanish Group Discussions
This is an opportunity to express your ideas in Spanish. It is not important to develop a topic only to discuss and express your ideas.
Viernes 6/ Fri.
Coffee Tour
Atitlan’s coffee is known for its unique flavor, its high-quality and nature. Join us to explore a beautiful farm where it is produced.
Viernes 7/ Fri.
Natural Medicine Tour
Discover the natural healing powers of plants! On this tour you will learn a lot of the wisdom of the indigenous Mayan healers including traditional herbal remedies.
Viernes 8/ Fri.
Weaving Course
This is a great opportunity to learn Mayan weaving under the guidance of a Tzutujil weaver. Learn an art that for thousands of years has been the life, passion and love of Mayan women.
Viernes 9/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Tortillas
Learn how to make fresh and delicious corn tortillas as well as traditional huevo al comal.
Viernes 10/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Pepian
The people of San Pedro La Laguna prepare this traditional dish to celebrate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Learn a little about our culinary tradition.
Viernes 11/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Paches
The people of San Pedro eat the traditional paches to celebrate birthdays. The paches are made with potatoes and other ingredients.
Viernes 12/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Chuchitos
The chuchitos are the most humble plate in the national cuisine. It is a symbolic food of Guatemalan culture. You are going to love them!
Viernes 13/ Fri.
Learn How to Make Rellenitos de Platano con Frijoles
This is a delicious desert and is very popular. You will find Rellenitos at fairs, parks and restaurants.
Viernes 14/ Fri.
Tattoo your Mayan Nahual
If you don’t have a tattoo, at Orbita you can experience having a temporary tattoo. Tattoo your Mayan Nahual or the image you want.
Sábado 1/ Sat.
Indian Nose Hike
Indian Nose is a gorgeous hike. From the top you can see an explosion of colors as the sun comes up above the villages around Lake Atitlán.
Sábado 2/ Sat.
Indian Nose Hike
Enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Atitlán, the volcanoes and the beauty of the different towns around the lake.
Sábado 3/ Sat.
Great Walk from Jaibalito to Tzununá
Enjoy two hours of a great walk where you can see different settings on the lake, the volcanoes, the mountains and the towns.
Enrollment Requirement: All activities are exclusively available to students enrolled at Orbita Spanish School.
Pricing & Value: Most paid activities include a special discount for Orbita students, providing you with the best local prices. Many activities are offered free of charge (Cost: Free).
Schedule Flexibility: Activity times and prices are subject to change based on local conditions.
Weekly Communication: Upon arrival, you will be included in a dedicated Orbita WhatsApp Group for activities. This group is where you will receive the official weekly schedule, policies, and updated prices. Group Input: We often tailor our weekly activity schedule to the interests and preferences of the current group of students.
