June 1, 2026

Ana Luisa Spanish Classes: June Session, Cultural Visits, and Trips

Join us to learn Spanish through cultural experiences, travel, and inspiring upcoming courses. Our six-week programs focus on real-life communication using a proven Oral Approach. Through storytelling, comprehensible input, and dynamic practice, you’ll naturally acquire the language instead of just memorizing it.

Connect deeply with the culture and daily life of Spanish-speaking communities. Enjoy small class sizes supported by engaging cultural lectures and optional field trips.

Important note: you do not need to be an active student to participate in our cultural activities and trips. Everyone in the community is welcome to join.

Contact:
Ana Luisa
Email: analuisaspanishclass@gmail.com
Phone: 099 835 8680
Website: https://www.analuisaspanishclasses.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnaLuisaSpanishClasses
Location: Calle Larga 5-06 y Mariano Cueva (esquina), Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

1. Cultural Visit: Sweet Traditions and Legends

Discover Corpus Christi in Cuenca!

Join us to step back in time and taste the sweetest side of Cuenca’s history. we invite you to an exclusive cultural and gastronomic experience centered around Corpus Christi: The Festival of Sweets, happening right here in the city.

  • Legends and History: Uncover the origins of this beautiful tradition and its connection to the ancestral Inti Raymi festival. Hear romantic tales of how locals fell in love during these festivities and other charming anecdotes from old Cuenca.
  • Hands-on Workshop: Learn the secrets behind traditional Andean colonial sweets. you will participate in the artisanal preparation of hostias, queditos, frutas de manjar, and tirabuzones, all made from local milk and panela.
  • Living Theater: This is not just a history lesson. The renowned Barojo Theater and Culture Group will bring the past to life with actors portraying popular characters from old Cuenca, taking you on a true journey through time.

2. Student Trip: Las Nieves – Nabón

Clay, Wheat, and Tradition: Creating Stories with the Community

Distance: 68.6 km from Cuenca, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by bus.
Average temperature: 16°C

Itinerary:

  • 8:30 AM – Departure from Cuenca.
  • Visit to Curiquingue Lagoon followed by a short hike.
  • Head to La Jarata to make traditional bread.
  • Visit to downtown Las Nieves and its church.
  • Lunch with a local family.
  • Traditional Huactana Pottery: we will create a pottery piece using a pre-Inca technique, part of the Cañari artisanal heritage. This rustic method is practiced by locals using two stones called huactanas.
  • 5 PM – Return to Cuenca.

Fee includes: Transportation to and from Nabón, all visits, a local guide, and lunch.

3. Next Spanish Session: June 22 – July 31, 2026

Regular Courses:
Comprehensive levels focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and reading in context.

  • Beginner 1: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  • Beginner 2: Mondays, 1:30 PM – 3 PM and Wednesdays, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Beginner 3: Pronouns and Core Review, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  • Intermediate 1: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 12 PM and Fridays, 9 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Intermediate 2: Tuesdays and Fridays, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Intermediate Review: Indicative Tenses, Mondays and Thursdays, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Advanced Grammar and Verbal Moods: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 AM – 10:30 AM

Special Conversation Courses:
Designed entirely for those who want to focus on fluency, cultural debate, and dynamic vocabulary.

  • Beginner Conversation: Cultural Survival and Confidence, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 PM – 3 PM
  • Intermediate Conversation: Opinions, Narratives and Debates, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:30 PM – 3 PM
  • Advanced Conversation: Latin America: Beyond the Headlines. Critical thinking, local idioms, and language nuances. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM – 10:30 AM

What is included in conversation classes: Guided storytelling, grammar review through speaking, role-plays, error correction during communication, and cultural discussions.

Location: Calle Larga 5-06 y Mariano Cueva (esquina)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7a6wrCfK5Rxnxc748
Placement Test: Take the online exam to determine your level: https://analuisaspanishclasses.com/exam

4. Upcoming Group Trips: Live the Language and Culture

Ready to turn your language learning into a real-world adventure?

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today to travel, learn, and explore with an amazing group of fellow learners.

Quilotoa Volcano Expedition, Ecuador
Dates: September 26 – 27, 2026
The experience: Hike the rim of one of the most stunning emerald crater lagoons in the world, connect with local communities, and practice your skills in an unforgettable Andean setting.

The Magic of Machu Picchu, Peru
Dates: October 31 – November 4, 2026
The experience: Journey into the heart of the Inca Empire. Explore ancient ruins, wander through historic cobblestone streets, and experience an incredible cultural immersion program.

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Join us for Famous Fried Chicken at Joes’ Secret Garden
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Voted the Best by Cuenca Post Readers for many years – platters of “the best fried chicken” in town … with tangy slaw, mashed potatoes, milk gravy, feather light biscuits and warm chocolate pudding cake – that’s chicken, southern style, at Joe’s Secret Garden.

Restaurant dining Saturday, June 6th. Social begins at 4:30 PM… Bring your friends, make some new ones in the bar, lounge or garden… Dinner about 6 PM…

Reservations tab and full menu on our website listed below. Fun social hour/mixer starts at 5 PM followed by dinner about 6. Join us, we love to cook for you. Come meet some great people while enjoying a super dinner. all this plus the beautiful ambiance of Joes; and the lush garden for $14.50+iva.

Sunday we cook the same dinner for take-out or delivery- 11:30 AM to 5 PM.
Reservations required. Come enjoy a fun evening with great food.

KP/Ken: https://www.joessecretgarden.com/

Address: Los Pinos 1-99 y Tres de noviembre, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador 

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ACT’s The Outgoing Tide, Premieres June 19th
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Order tickets now for this powerful show in which beloved Frasier actor, John Mahoney, created the role of Gunner Concannon.

John Paul Zimmer recreates the role for Cuenca, joined by Charlean Born as Gunner’s wife Peg and Randall Smith as son Jack.

Four Shows Only: June 19, 20, 26, and 27. Tickets available now at https://www.actseats.com

ACT

Address: Antonio Vega Munoz y Colonel Talbot, Cuenca, Ecuador 

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Garage Sale, This Weekend at La Yunta
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La Yunta is 15 years and we are having a few events during this month

Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7.

10 vendors at the garage sale from 10 AM to 2 PM. Come to find what you are looking for.

We have 2 artists participating: Fernando Carrillo and Catalina Carrasco

La Yunta

Sole, layuntatiendaycocina@gmail.com 098 945 6551

Address: Ave 1 de Mayo y Americas, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador 

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