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2 language schools in Otavalo from $177 for a 1 week Spanish course
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. -
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. -
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.- Business Group (1) - Only offered by Instituto Superior de Español
- Business One-to-One (1) - Only offered by Instituto Superior de Español
- Spanish for Doctors & Nurses (1) - Only offered by Instituto Superior de Español
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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 (1) - Only offered by Instituto Superior de Español
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Events in Otavalo
20 June 2026 - 21 June 2026IntiRaymi 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.
02 November 2026This 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 2026 - 25 December 2026Christmas 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.
31 December 2026 - 01 January 4053New Years in Otavalo has something extra that other places don't have. In addition to traditional fireworks and street parties, you have some strange traditions. At midnight, for example, you burn effigies to send off the old year. Locals believe that the colour of your underwear will determine how the following year will play out, and that running around with a case will bring a year full of travel. It something not to be missed!
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish courses in Otavalo
How do I get from the airport in Quito to Otavalo? Do you have any tips?
¨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.¨”
