Live the Amazon near Misahualli
Study and Enjoy the Ecoturism

Vida Verde offers you another fantastic opportunity to study Spanish at the Napo River in the amazon jungle. The lodges of Suchipakari are situated around one hour from Tena. This unique location stands both for meeting people from all over the world and enjoying the great variety and silence of the Amazon.

Program Philosophy

We designed our Study in the Jungle and Study on the Coast
programs as a way for students to both study Spanish AND participate in responsible eco-tourism at the same time. By creating the Study in the Jungle program option, we have found a richly rewarding and remarkably inexpensive way for students to experience the Amazon region of Ecuador while taking Spanish classes.

Professors from the school accompany students to serve as teachers and to coordinate activities. Students receive lessons for 3-4 hours per day and use the remainder of time outside of class for exploration in the form of hikes, outings, and organized activities.

While participating in this program you will have the opportunity to:

  • Spend 18 hours studying Spanish
  • Experience the flora and fauna of the rainforest
  • Learn about traditional medicinal plants
  • Meet a local indigenous family during your visit of a Kichwa community
  • Participate in unforgettable activities
  • Get to know about the lived manners in the Amazon
  • Learn to use a blowdart gun
  • Visit fantastic locations such as waterfalls or the Jumandi caves
  • Hike through diverse amazon terrain

    Testimonials

    General Itinerary

    A generalized itinerary for the program is given below. Please, remember that activities and schedules are subject to change based on student interest and/or weather conditions.

    Sunday:
    07.00 amDepart Quito on bus from Terminal Terrestre with Expreso Baños
    12.30 pmVisit the caves of Jumandi located close to Tena.
    02.00 pmLunch in a restaurant in Tena
    03.00 pmGet in touch with monkeys on beach in Misahualli
    04.30 pmArrive in the lodges of Suchipakari and move in your cabaña
    05.00 pmOne hour of Spanish lesson
    07.00 pmEnjoy your first dinner and night in the lodges

    Monday:
    08.00 amBreakfast
    08.30 am4 ½ hours of Spanish lessons
    01.00 pmTime for lunch
    02.30 pmDig for gold and wash it out in the river; later enjoy a tubing-ride
    07.00 pmDinner

    Tuesday:
    07.30 amBreakfast
    08.00 amHike to the waterfalls of RayuCocha; learn more about the great variety of medical plants in a rainforest
    01.00 pmLunch break
    02.30 pm4 hours of Spanish lessons
    07.00 pmDinner & Relax

    Wednesday:
    08.00 amBreakfast
    08.30 am4 ½ hours of Spanish lessons
    01.00 pmLunch break
    02.30 pmVisit a Kichwa community, taste the "chicha de yucca" and learn more about indigenous life in the Amazon
    07.00 pmDinner & Relax

    Thursday:
    07.30 amBreakfast
    08.00 amGet in a canoa and head on to a museum and the centro de Rescate de animals Amazónico; box lunch
    03.30 pm3 hours of Spanish course
    07.00 pmLast dinner in the lodge

    Friday:
    08.00 amBreakfast
    09.00 amDepart from the lodge to Tena
    10.30 amGet in a bus to Quito
    04.00 pmArrival in Quito

    Option for Friday (additional costs $60):
    07.00 amBreakfast
    07.30 amDepart from the lodge to Tena
    08.30 amStart your rafting adventure (price includes lunch)
    EveningSpend the night in a hostel in Tena; return by bus to Quito without your teacher the next morning

    Accomodation

    • 4 multiple huts (single, double, triple and quadruple accommodations) with private bathrooms.
    • All huts are made of typical materials of the zone.
    • Electricity is provided through a diesel generator from 18H00 till 22H00 (110 V.)
    • Each hut is equipped with beds, bathroom with shower, closet and a lamp; soap and towel included
    • The meals are taken in the principal lodge. There you find also two hammocks, sitting area, a bar and a ping-pong table
    • If you prefer vegetarian food, the kitchen staff is pleased to serve you a delicious meal in accordance to your preferences. Honestly, you can´t get a tastier tilapia (fish) in the Amazon.
    • Lock box available for valuables

    Pricing- Jungle

    Prices vary based on group size. A breakdown of the prices can be found if you click the pricing icon to the left. The listed prices include 3 meals per day, lodging, Spanish classes (4 days, 18 hours), round-trip transport from Tena to the lodges, and services of local expert guides. Price does NOT include alcoholic beverages, soft drinks or tips.

    What to Bring

    As you would expect, the jungle is hot, humid, and rainy. Therefore, light clothing that dries quickly is recommended (synthetic materials typically perform better than cotton in this regard).

  • Copy of your passport showing your visa permit for Ecuador!
  • Shorts and long pants (avoid cotton jeans if possible)
  • T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • Bathing suit
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunblock (VERY important)
  • Cap to protect head from sun
  • Flashlight
  • Binoculars for viewing wildlife (optional)
  • Trash bags for keeping things dry

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