Here you will find some basic information about Peru and Cusco. For more information on Peru and Cusco please check our practical information page. The school's principal location is in Cusco
- Peru, at the well known San Blas Square. The school initiated a volunteer project in Cai Cay a small colonial village about one hour from Cusco. For groups of 3 or more students it is possible to study here.
Peru is the birthplace of many ancient empires. It also has the most variety
in fauna and flora than any other country in the world. The current population
is about 29 million people. Lima, it’s capital, has 9 million inhabitants. It
has a costa (coast), sierra (highlands) and the selva
(rainforest). According to the "Inside Guide South America" it
is the ultimate destination for culture seekers, adventurers and eco-tourists.You
can admire Machu Picchu, the monumental ancient city of the Inca’s discovered
in 1911 by Hiram Bingham near Cusco. Or the Nazca lines, which only can
be viewed from the sky. Peru is literally packed with archeological wonders
from the Inca and Pre-Inca period, as well as from the colonial period.
Cusco
is the capital of the ancient Inca Empire. The official flag of the province
of Cusco resembles the gay flag. The only difference is that it has 7 colors
instead of six. In Quechua (the language of the Incas, still spoken today) Cusco means navel of the world. The city is constructed
on an altitude of 11,000 feet or 3400 meters. There are approx.
350.000 persons living in Cusco. You’ll find many remains of the Incas here. For
example Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress just outside the city, is a site
that you must visit. Many of the colonial buildings are built upon the indestructible
Inca foundations. In Cusco you can undertake a diversity of activities,
like visiting the Manu wildlife reserve, the sacred valley, kayaking the Urubamba river or walking the famous
Inca Trail. The photo beneath offers you a 360°
view of the main square.
The principal school is located in the historical and artistic center
of Inca’s capital Cusco in Peru. The school is situated on Calle Tandapata
N°688—Plazoleta (little square) San Blas. The school can easily
be found, about 7 minutes from the main square. Look at the photos and
follow the arrows:
This photo gives you a 360° impression of the San Blas square. Our school
is situated to the left, above the fountain.
The Spanish School has initiated a project
to educate the school kids of the village after their
regular school time. Cai Cay is situated 1 hour from Cusco, at the beginning of the Sacred Valley. The main aimis to broaden the kid's vision of the world,
giving them confidence and help them build a future of their own. Cai Cay has a kindergarten, a primary and a secundary school, not only for the Cai Cay
children but also for the villages nearby. There are about 150 children
going to these local schools. As a student of the San Blas Spanish School
you can participate in this project. By staying here you financially
support the education of the local school kids. It is also possible to stay here for a couple of
days. We can only offer Spanish lessons here for groups of minimal 3 people
or more.
![Map of Peru with school locations [San Blas Spanish School]](images/pe-map.jpg)
Peru is the birthplace of many ancient empires. It also has the most variety
in fauna and flora than any other country in the world. The current population
is about 29 million people. Lima, it’s capital, has 9 million inhabitants. It
has a costa (coast), sierra (highlands) and the selva
(rainforest). According to the "Inside Guide South America" it
is the ultimate destination for culture seekers, adventurers and eco-tourists.You
can admire Machu Picchu, the monumental ancient city of the Inca’s discovered
in 1911 by Hiram Bingham near Cusco. Or the Nazca lines, which only can
be viewed from the sky. Peru is literally packed with archeological wonders
from the Inca and Pre-Inca period, as well as from the colonial period.
Cusco
is the capital of the ancient Inca Empire. The official flag of the province
of Cusco resembles the gay flag. The only difference is that it has 7 colors
instead of six. In Quechua (the language of the Incas, still spoken today) Cusco means navel of the world. The city is constructed
on an altitude of 11,000 feet or 3400 meters. There are approx.
350.000 persons living in Cusco. You’ll find many remains of the Incas here. For
example Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress just outside the city, is a site
that you must visit. Many of the colonial buildings are built upon the indestructible
Inca foundations. In Cusco you can undertake a diversity of activities,
like visiting the Manu wildlife reserve, the sacred valley, kayaking the Urubamba river or walking the famous
Inca Trail. The photo beneath offers you a 360°
view of the main square.
![The Cai Cay village [San Blas Spanish School]](images/caicay-village.jpg)