Excursions,Cultural & Social Activities
Excursions are on the weekends, once every two weeks, in and around the cities of Maceio and Sao Paulo. These excursions are organized and led by subject-matter experts or the local staff and include both cultural and environmental attractions. For example a visit to the beaches, such as Praia de Pajucara, Maceio's main attraction, with jangadas (small sailing boats) that take visitors to the picinas naturais (tidal pools).
Other Activities include:
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Café Regional: Every first week of the month, students, teachers and friends get together in school to have a typical evening meal and (some!) take the opportunity to participate in kareoke.
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Ritmos Nordestinos: See a show of Northeastern Brazilian rhythms and dances in a historic setting.
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Futebol: Watch a Brazilian Major Soccer League match by night.
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Capoeira: Visit a Capoeira school to learn about this Brazilian martial art.
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Passeio das 9 ilhas: Boat ride along Lagoa Mundau, with stops to visit some of its islands.
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União dos Palmares: Visit to Quilombo dos Palmares, one of the biggest colonies of runaway slaves.
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Piscina Natural: Take a trip in a small sail boat to Pajuçara's tidal pools where one can do snorkeling and hand-feed small fishes.
Travel Assistance
As a member of a group travel agency, the school can help those students interested in arranging travel within Brazil during or after their language program.
Excursions,Cultural & Social Activities
Excursions are on the weekends, once every two weeks, in and around the cities of Maceio and Sao Paulo. These excursions are organized and led by subject-matter experts or the local staff and include both cultural and environmental attractions. For example a visit to the beaches, such as Praia de Pajucara, Maceio's main attraction, with jangadas (small sailing boats) that take visitors to the picinas naturais (tidal pools).