Cusco is a great place to come and learn Spanish. There are well over a dozen Spanish schools in Cuzco with courses to suit all levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just want to improve your fluency then you will have no problems finding a school to suit your needs.

Another reason why Cusco is a good place to learn Spanish is because Peruvian Spanish is generally a lot easier to understand than in many other Latin American countries such as Chile and Argentina where a lot of slang is spoken and regional accents are almost impossible to understand for a Gringo whose only just started to learn.

If you’re interested in volunteering there are also a lot of opportunities to combine your volunteer placement with Spanish lessons for no extra cost. Several of the Spanish schools in Cuzco are owned and run by non-profit organisations.

Costs of learning Spanish

Learning Spanish in Cusco is relatively inexpensive and most of the schools charge similar fees. Expect to pay around $7 – $10 per hour for one-on-one tuition, and around $4 – $6 per hour to be part of a small class (usually no more than 5 or 6 students).

Spanish Schools

Here is a list of some of the most well known Spanish Schools in Cusco:

Mundo Antiguo spanish school – http://www.learnspanishinperu.net/

Fairplay Spanish Courses – http://www.fairplay-peru.org

Wiracocha Spanish School – www.wiracochaschool.org

AMAUTA Spanish School – http://www.amautaspanish.com

Cusco Spanish School – http://www.cuscospanishschool.com

South American Spanish School – http://www.sasschool.org

Mundo Verde – http://www.mundoverdespanish.com

Maximo Nivel – http://www.maximonivel.net

Amigo Spanish Schools – http://www.spanishcusco.com

You can get discounts at most of the above Spanish Schools by joining South American Explorers Club