Complementary Experiences
Discover San José and the Bio Itzá Reserve through our hands-on workshops, guided jungle hikes, and cultural activities. These experiences are the perfect complement to your Spanish classes—offering you an authentic way to connect with the local community, traditional heritage, and surrounding nature.
Browse our available experiences below to plan your adventure!
Medicinal Plants Garden Tour
Discover the Traditional Knowledge of Local Plants
Explore Bio Itzá’s medicinal plant garden and learn about the traditional uses and preparation of different plants. The experience can be adapted to the student’s interests, with explanations of how plants are prepared and used within the local community.
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Traditional Lake Fishing
Experience Fishing from a Traditional Canoe
Enjoy a peaceful fishing experience along the shores of Lake Petén Itzá. Travel by canoe and learn about local fishing traditions while experiencing the lake and its surroundings from the water.
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Traditional Handicraft Workshop
Create Crafts Inspired by Local Traditions
Learn traditional handicraft techniques and create your own piece using locally sourced natural materials. Depending on the activity, you may work with bayal to make baskets, create necklaces and bracelets from seeds, or make small keychains from water vine.
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Visit to the Academy of Mayan Languages
Discover Mayan Culture, Language and Spiritual Traditions
Visit the Academy of Mayan Languages to learn more about the cultural traditions of the Maya people. The experience includes an introduction to the student’s nahual and an explanation of the ceremonial center and its cultural significance.
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Visit to the Bio Itzá Reserve
Put Your Spanish into Practice in the Heart of the Forest
On the final Friday of classes, students visit the Bio Itzá Reserve for an immersive experience outside the classroom. It is an opportunity to practice Spanish in a real-world setting, discover the natural environment, and learn firsthand about Bio Itzá’s conservation work and how students’ contributions support the community and its initiatives.
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Town Orientation Tour
Get to Know the Community Like a Local
On the first day, your teacher will take you on a guided tour of the town to help you become familiar with your surroundings. Discover local shops, beaches, and some of the community’s most representative places while learning how to navigate the area during your stay.
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Traditional Food Preparation
Learn the Flavors and Traditions of Petén
Discover the culinary traditions of the local community by learning how to prepare typical Guatemalan foods using traditional methods and seasonal ingredients. Depending on the time of year, the experience may include empanadas, tostadas, preserves, atoles, tamales, or traditional tamalitos.
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Natural Cosmetics Workshop
Create Traditional Products from Natural Ingredients
Learn how locally available natural ingredients can be transformed into everyday personal-care products. Depending on the workshop, you may prepare products such as shampoo, handmade soap, creams, or natural oils while discovering traditional knowledge surrounding their use.
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Correo electrónico:
info@bio-itza.com
DIRECCIÓN: SAN JOSÉ, PETÉN
Asociación: +502 7933 5811
Spanish School: +502 5120 6870
