Homestay wih local families

The Cusco families where the students stay are middle class, open, genial, friendly, and attentive to the needs of the students.  The houses are located in neighborhoods, close to the center, with access to public services of all types such as transportation, taxis, internet cafes, Laundromats, supermarkets. 

The student habitations include a comfortable bed and basic furniture.  The bathroom is shared with the family and has a hot shower.  The family will offer the student three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), with the availability of vegetarian food, medical diets or specials.  One difference with many countries, is that the dinner in Peru is the smallest meal of the day.  Cusqueños eat much more during the day.  The family program does not include laundry.  In Cusco there are a large number of Laundromats of moderate price.

City Tour

The language program includes a tour of the city of Cusco.  One can choose any day of the week (except Sundays) from 1:50 pm to 6:00 pm for the tour.  The tour includes a bus and guide.  The student should buy a tourist ticket, which costs 70 soles for adults or 35 soles for children or students.  Additionally they should pay an extra cost of 21 soles for adults (8 soles for children/students) to enter the Cathedral, and 6 soles for adults (3 soles for children/students) to enter the Temple of Koricancha, as these are not included in the tourist ticket. (The price of tickets can change at any moment)

Airport pick-up in Cusco

A member of the family will pick up the student from the airport, on the day of arrival.  In the event that the student is arriving by bus or train, the direction and telephone number of the family will be provided to the student, in order to coordinate their arrival.