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Money should be carried in U.S. dollars
or U.S. travelerŠs checks, as other currencies are
very difficult to change in Guatemala. You can use
VISA or MASTERCARD to pay for classes
at I.C.A. or to make cash withdrawals of quetzals
in Xela, with a small service fee.
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The International Airport in Guatemala is in the Capital
(Guatemala City). If you are traveling from Guatemala
City to Xela, we recommend that you take Galgos bus
lines. The school is less than 2 blocks from the Galgos
station in Xela, so you will not need to take a taxi.
The address for Galgos in Guatemala City is 7a. Avenida
19-50, Zona 1. Phone: 232-3661.
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Xela is a quiet and safe city, but you should always
be careful when traveling in Guatemala. Foreigners
are sometimes targets for pickpockets. It is advisable
to carry your money in a money belt or a pouch worn
under your clothes. Fanny packs are not recommended.
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Click here for details about Xela's climate. (link
to section in about Quetzaltenango on climate) Due
to its southern location and high altitude, the sun
is strong in Xela. We recommend you bring sunscreen.
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We recommend the following textbooks:
-
Puntos de Partida (Random House) for beginners
- En Contacto (Houghton Mifflin Co.)
for beginners and intermediates
- El Arte de la Conversación (Harper
& Row) for intermediates and advanced
students.
