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¡Feliz Navidad from Ecuador!

¡Feliz Navidad! from the Ailola Quito team.

We wish for you a very special season and a Happy 2022.

May all the expressions of love you receive continue to be spread and be given to others.

For decades now, the Galapagos Islands off the mainland of Ecuador have drawn visitors, scientists and… animals, birds, insects – you name it – to the shores of one of the world’s most enchanting places. And while you think may have heard it all, there are so many sides to this World Heritage-listed archipelago still to be discovered: http://ailo.la/266u

Nothing beats hanging out on a beautiful beach for a few days. And Ecuador boasts a long stretch of Pacific coastline and countless beautiful beaches offering golden sands, blue waters, isolated bays, beachside parties and some great surf spots. Here are 7 of the best beaches in Ecuador: http://ailo.la/wgk5

Join our Spanish classes in Ecuador with happy students. Find your Spanish course today: http://ailo.la/cvhm

Just as you might like the idea of having an exotic Ecuadorian on your arm, the Ecuadorians also like the idea of a gr**go boyfriend or girlfriend, not to mention it’s a great way to practice and improve your Spanish. Here’s our guide to dating a local in Quito: http://ailo.la/haii

Roman Catholic religion plays a major part in the Ecuadorian culture. If you’re in Quito during Holy week or Semana Santa how the locals call it, this year between April 14 and April 21, 2019, here’s what to expect: http://ailo.la/whhd

Congrats for completing your Spanish course at Ailola in Ecuador. Keep on learning Spanish!

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Unless you were born Latino or blessed with twinkle toes, learning salsa in Otavalo or any other Latino country is a challenge in the beginning. But the best salsa dancer is not the one with the most moves or the best skills; it’s the one having the most fun. Embrace the awkwardness, enjoy yourself and remember the following tips, and you’ll become a good salsa dancer in no time: http://ailo.la/s24s

Dani & Rado joined our 7 Days Andes-Amazon Jungle Tour (https://www.ailolaquito.com/en/traveling-classroom/andes-amazon-jungle-tour-7-days) learning Spanish on the go together with a local teacher. Check out their blog post and follow them on their around the world trip: http://journeyintothewild.ch/ecuador

Every Latin American country has it own way of speaking Spanish and Ecuador is no exception. They have their own accent and form of slang that you won’t hear anywhere else as much of it comes from the indigenous Quechua language. To help you speak like a local in Otavalo, here are some basic words and expressions to work into your daily conversation: http://ailo.la/cpu7