My experience at Guatemaya has been more than I could have asked for. I have learned so much in the short two weeks I attended. All the teachers are so welcoming, kind, patient, and full of knowledge. They are ready to meet you wherever you are at on your Spanish journey. They have plenty of coffee, tea and water for you, and everyday we have a break where we try local food and you can chat with other students and teachers. Also the views from the classrooms are great. I loved that Guatemaya includes activities outside the classroom where you can learn more about the local culture and surroundings. My host family experience is something I will never forget. My family took me in as there own and it was an amazing way for me to enhance my Spanish. I love Guatemaya and cannot recommend it enough!

I have just finished my 12th week of Spanish lessons at Guatemaya Spanish Academy, and I wish I could stay longer! I started my time at this school with pretty limited vocabulary, and finished having learned even the subjunctive forms. I came to San Pedro feeling scared to even order a coffee, and will leave having had the satisfaction of surprising locals with my casual use of the subjunctive! The teaching methodology that is utilised at the school has you doing everything in Spanish from day one! Reading, writing, listening, talking, singing, and more! What's more, is that unlike other schools, the teachers at Guatemaya will push you to where you need to be for your level of Spanish. Not once in my twelve weeks at the academy did I leave a single class not having learned anything that day. The activities organised with the school are an absolute must if you want to both improve your Spanish, and do some really cool things around San Pedro La Laguna. I especially loved the hikes. You get to learn activity specific terminology which is especially useful for intermediate learners. Not to mention bond with your fellow students! If you want to push your Spanish to the next level, you MUST stay with one of the local families in the form of a homestay. I'll just quickly mention that some of the bigger schools here have more than 7 or 8 students in their homestays! That's absolutely not ok and defeats the purpose. At Guatemaya, there's no more than 3 students in a homestay which is still great to practice Spanish! I stayed with la familia de Juanita, and I had the absolute best time. It ends up being about the same cost staying with the homestay, with meals provided, as it is to stay at a hostel where you have to prepare/buy your own meals. The choice is yours, but it's definitely way better staying with a local family! I have definitely come out of my stay with Juanita's family as their adopted son! Lastly, I want to mention that this school has dreams of truly helping the local community and share the local Maya Tz'utujil culture. They are family driven, not business driven, which I know you'll love when you come to the best Spanish school in Guatemala!

I really enjoy learning Spanish at Guatemala Spanish as the lessons are of high quality and there is a lot of focus on helping the local community and learning their culture. I have been so lucky to have visited San Pedro La Laguna four years ago and choose Guatemala as they speak with a neutral accent. In addition, San Pedro La Laguna is breathtaking and there are a lot of cultural activities that give a lot of insight into their communities. The professors organised these activities very well and their passion made me continue my Spanish online with them in their new school once returned to the Netherlands. I have visited multiple Spanish schools throughout Central-America and this is the one to recommend for me online or at location.

I had a great time in San Pedro with Guatemaya. I initially started with a 1 week + Homestay and extended it 2 weeks since I enjoyed it so much back in August. Eduardo was very responsive and one of the first to respond to my questions and provide information and this was true throughout my whole time in San Pedro. I did the Homestay and 20 hours a week and my Homestay was about a 10 Min walk to school. My partner who wasn't partaking could also stay with my at the Homestay. The school is nestled a little outside the main area so you get a more local experience, though many stairs the school has a lovely view of the lake. My teacher Lorenzo was awesome and super nice, we had great chats with my 5 year old level of Spanish 😂 but it allowed me to practise speaking which I found the hardest. Snacks and activities were provided daily as well as a group dinner. Activities ranged from kayaking in the lake, chocolate tour and all Spanish Mayan history lesson (which was good to see how much I could understand). Our Homestay at La Casa de Juanita was so welcoming. She would cook different meals for us everyday and some days we were always included in every meals, sometimes altogether if the family were around. Juanita was so nice she warm. She would have me practice my Spanish during meal times. We stayed for a total of 2.5 weeks. Thanks so much to everyone at Guatemaya for answering my questions and being so welcoming and accommodating. Truly such a nice group!

These guys were really great - beautiful location and great teachers, for a great price. This is where my wife and I originally developed our base in Spanish language and it’s opened up so many doors traveling and communicating with Spanish speakers in the States. We did the homestay as well which really helped with our language learning process and was a great cultural experience. San Pedro La Laguna is a beautiful place and the school really gave a the full experience - taking us on hiking outings alongside classes and giving advice on things to do. We’ve kept in touch with our professors after our studies as well. Definitely recommended for a smaller, personal learning experience.

Perfect school for learning Spanish from beginner levels to advanced. Not only did I rapidly improve, but Guatemaya assisted me with sitting my CEFR exams at the end of the week. My experience included kayaking, hiking, cultural experiences and visits to nearby towns. Rosa was a patient and fun teacher, utilising different methods of teaching to adapt to my learning style. Staying with the host family also allowed me to experience Guatemala from a local’s perspective and enjoy delicious home cooked meals while practising Spanish. I couldn’t recommend it more.

We had such a great two weeks at Guatemaya Spanish academy. We learnt so much more than we expected, it was well paced and tailored to our needs, and the staff and other students were all so lovely. Lovely view of the lake and a great mid-morning snack. We also did a home stay which was the best experience we could have asked for. We would 109% recommend choosing Guatemaya Spanish Academy for your Spanish lessons!

I spent two weeks learning Spanish at Guatemaya Spanish Academy in March 2023 and absolutely loved it. José was incredibly flexible and also responsive when organising the lessons. I took 4 hours of classes per day and stayed with a local family. Staying with the family was massively beneficial and greatly enjoyable. The mother of the family Juanita was particularly fun and great for practicing Spanish. The whole family were lovely and I even got the chance to attend local festivals and dances with them. My teachers were Rosa for the first week and José for the second. Both were excellent and I really felt like I was being challenged in the second week. I started from a beginner level and made a very quick improvement to the level that I could hold a basic conversation. There were also many fun activities such as tours to corn fields, a textiles cooperative, a coffee farm, a bee farm, and kayaking. I met the other teachers Freddie and Eduardo, who were also great fun and very helpful. I would highly recommend studying at Guatemaya Spanish Academy.

We had an amazing time at Guatemaya Spanish Academy! The instructors were all great and fun to be with. Our instructor, Freddy, was perfect for us. We learned a lot and had a great time with all of the activities that they provided after class. In the last week we have been able to use what we learned throughout our travels. Also, the homestay was amazing! Really nice, helpful family. Oh yeah, and the view!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Guatemaya Spanish Academy. Eduardo, José, and the rest of the staff have created a very approachable curriculum, and they are some of the kindest people I have ever met. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the lake, learning spanish was a breeze. I can’t wait to return to see my new friends once again :)

I had an amazing week at Guatemaya Spanish Academy in San Pedro. The classroom had a stunning view of the lake. My teacher, Eduardo, made the experience exceptional with his dedication and engaging conversations about politics, football, and Maya traditions. The teachers and staff were incredibly friendly, fostering a familial atmosphere during breaks and post-school activities. The structured teaching approach and excellent materials provided are valuable for continued learning. My host family, organized by the school, was wonderful, and I spent 7 trouble-free nights enjoying delicious meals and immersive Spanish conversations that significantly improved my language skills. Special thanks to Guatemaya Spanish School, Eduardo for his effort and insightful discussions, and Jose, Lorenzo, and Rosa for the delightful family-like breaks. Highly recommend to everyone!

We had the most amazing time at Guatemaya! Such kind, patient and good people. We did 20 hours in 5 days, every day we got a traditional snack and lots of good coffee. We learned a lot from our teacher José, not only Spanish but also about (de history of) San Pedro and Mayan culture and we did a coffee tour. Also we stayed at a host for the whole week, that was a wonderful experience. Eduardo and his family provided us 3 meals per day, always traditional and very good. All together it was an experience we will never forget. I would recommend this school and the homestay to everyone!

Guatemaya Spanish Academy is the best school is the place to learn Spanish. Every class is an adventure. My teacher and friend was Jose. He is a man with patience, a great sense of humor and an extensive knowledge of Mayan history and culture. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Daily snacks and coffee/tea breaks offer a fun opportunity to talk with the other students and staff. Also an amazing view of Lake Atitlan, plus after school activities are numerous and readily available. Finally Guatemaya Spanish Academy is a budget friendly school to learn Spanish.

I loved my experience at Guatemaya Spanish Academy!!! The views whilst studying were fantastic and I loved the private huts up the mountain face. The vibe is very chill and the people are like family! Would definitely recommend this school if you’re looking to improve your Spanish :))