Living with a Guatemalan family provides an excellent opportunity for you to practice Spanish and to immerse yourself in the culture. Most families have had house guests in the past and are most helpful in conversation as well as providing insight into Guatemalan culture.
Each homestay provides you a small private room. You will usually share a bathroom with one or more of the family members. You will also be given a key to the house. If you are going to be returning late or if you will be absent, you should let the family know.
Most of the families provide typical Guatemalan meals. We ask that you let the family know if you will be eating at home or not as meals will be prepared for you each day (except Sunday). If you are vegetarian or are allergic to certain foods, please indicate this on your homestay questionnaire.
There are a number of laundry facilities in town. You just drop off your clothes at the “lavanderia” and your laundry is done for you.
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