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SCOPE Exchange: Social Program El Salvador - Guatemala
IFMSA - ASOCEM- El Salvador and Guatemala have created a strategic alliance in
exchange, in order to make the experience of clinical exchanges of both countries,
in one of the most pleasant and enriching stay , with the advantage of its proximity
geographical and maintain the good relationship the two organizations.
Then it will be detailed, a little on El Salvador, culture, people, tourism in the capital
and beyond . Everything has been planned for you to be away from the family and
IFMSA- El Salvador can take a big surprise waiting for you with open arms.
"The Tom Thumb of America", being a relatively small country gives us a
great feature, the distances are short words can be in the botanical park El
Boqueron enjoying a cultivated coffee in the same place, located in the crater
of the dormant volcano our capital San
Salvador and in just 45 minutes being
on a beach in the department of La
Libertad, this goes back to El Salvador a
very practical country and in turn for
budget travel.
The climate in our country is a climate,
tropical counting only 2 seasons
summer from November to April and
winter from May to October, with a
climate of 24 ° C in the capital in nearly
all times of the year.
The cuisine is varied where our most
famous dish pupusas are merely a very
delicious Salvadoran dish made of corn
or rice as its cheap time. You can also
enjoy many more traditional dishes or
even gourmet food at the various
restaurants around the country
The people are warm, hospitable and
hardworking. The Salvadoran people is characterized by the spirit of helping
others.
Timetable:
Friday:
Hour Activity Prices
12:00-1:00 pm Arrival -
1:00- 3:00 pm Lunch $5.00
3:00-6:00 pm ‘
Historical center And museum
$8
6:00- 8:30pm Unpacking -
8:30 – 9:00 pm Dinner and night out $15.00
Saturday
Hours Activity Prices
8:30 -12:00 pm Visit various archaeological sites including transportation and entrance to all sites.
$15.00
12:00 – 2:00 pm Route of flowers, lunch in Juayua
$5.00
2:00 pm – 3:00pm Rainfall gallery - 6:00pm Returning home -
Sunday
Hours Activity Prices
8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast with the Host $6
10:45- 12:00 am farewell -
First Day of KIT
Shuttle gas $5
Emergency cell pones $5
Official t-shirt $10 Typical bags $8 Total $28
Contact information Neo in: Martha Sorto
Email:
Telephone: 503-74593041
Neo out:
Milton Melgar
Telephone: 503 7743 2257
UEES Local:
Eduardo Ibbott
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 503 79213837
Matias Local :
Samuel Leiva
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 503 79889561
Local Unasa
Otto Urrutia
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 503 70356983
Director of social program
Carlos Elías
Correo: [email protected]
Celular: 503 - 78993068
SCOPE Exchange: Social Program Guatemala-El Salvador
The historical, natural and cultural patrimony of Guatemala can be discover across
its territory, its magic and the mystery of the Mayan world, which subsist in cities
like Tikal, Yaxhá, Aguateca, Quirigua, among others. The faces, the colorful
costumes and the friendliness of the people of the highlands is the echo of an
impressive colonial past that still can be heard in churches and convents of La
Antigua Guatemala and is contact with the exuberant nature, origin and the
destination to a unique biodiversity in the world.
Guatemala City: Iberoamerican Capital of Culture 2015 Guatemala City was elected unanimously
as "Ibero-American Capital of Culture
2015" for its outstanding cultural
development through activity of various
kinds such as concerts, theater,
exhibitions of painting and sculpture,
literary events, music schools, dance,
painting and sculpture, programs like
"Cultura en tu Barrio" which means
"Culture in your Neighborhood" ,Historic
Center Festival, among others, including
the celebration of 240 anniversary of the
transfer of the capital to the Valley of
Ermita.
ANTIGUA GUATEMALA: CULTURAL PATRIMONY OF HUMANITY
Very close to the capital city lies the
picturesque and charming city of Antigua
Guatemala, the main icon of the colonial
Hispanic heritage. It is located in the
valley of Panchoy, surrounded by three
volcanoes and mountains with coffee
plantations. Because of its history and
beauty was declared
"Cultural Patrimony of Humanity" by
UNESCO in 1979. With its incomparable
cobbled streets and ancient buildings, is
a scenario in which come to life
splendid cultural and religious traditions. The city breathes romance on every corner, is the
ideal escenario to hold weddings and special events. Visitors can choose from beautiful
colonial hotels, like "boutique" hotels, and "charming" hotels, with first class facilities for
conferences and business meetings, in an inspiring environment.
Stipulated Activities
Friday:
Time
Activity
Approximate Cost ($)
12:00 – 13:00 Arrival -
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch $. 5
14:00 – 15:00
Visit to Historical Center and -
Museums $. 8
18:00 – 20:00 Unpacking -
10:00 – 2:00 Dinner and Night Out $. 10
Our SCOPE Social Program Team will gladly receive you, and they will take you to a light
lunch where you can choose between typical food in the central market of Guatemala City
or fast food at any point, none exceed more than $5 (40 quetzales) and then, you are
going to visit Centennial Park at the city center. After, you will join a tour around the
historic center choosing between visit different museums, which the cost is between $0.75
- $2.5 (5-20 quetzales) the entry. Museums are very accessible for you, because you can
walk across the metropolitan area and visit them. For more information about museums of the capital, we appreaciate your opinion:
http://www.visitguatemala.com/es/destinos/guatemala-moderna-y-colonial#.VMpmGNKG9MU http://cultura.gt/ http://museosdeguatemala.org/
At night, we will begin with dinner that will depend on tastes of our guests. Then we will
visit a popular bar either in Zone 1 Metropolitan, living area or Paseo Cayalá, an
independent city platform inside the city, safeguarding security and Money accessibility
and transport. Alcoholic beverages are not included but you are free to have fun, always
care of yourself, then you will be transferred by members of the association to your free
accommodation. Saturday:
Time
Activity
Costo Aproximado ($)
8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast Given by Host
10:00 – 11:00 Transportation to La Antigua -
11:00 – 13:00 Mountain Visit -
14:00 – 15:30 Lunch $. 8
15:30 - 17:00 Visit to the Ruins -
17:00 – 19:00 Lodging $. 10-15
20:00 - 2:00 Night Out $. 5-25 (Depends on your consumption)
After waking and rest, we depart for Antigua Guatemala, where you can visit the beautiful
Cerro de Santo Domingo, and then to lunch at various price points. The food can vary from
the most typical to the most current. Then we will visit the intriguing ruins (do not forget to
bring some extra cash for all you can buy typical souvenirs). Starting the evening, going
out at night and have the most fun experiences of your life. Live the cultural experience as
much as you can, both by day and night.
Sunday:
Time
Activ
Approximate Cost ($)
9:30 – 10:45 Breakfast $. 6
10:45 – 12:00 Departure to Guatemala -
Starting the day with a delicious breakfast at the famous Doña Luisa Xicotencatl, we will leave back to Guatemala to be on time for the departure to El Salvador.
MORE THAN A TRIP, GUATEMALA TEACHES YOU LIFE LESSONS
GUATEMALA HEART OF THE MAYAN WORLD
NOTE: Prices may vary from at any moment by the committee of social
program, according to seasons and demands. The International Social
Program must be requested with the NEO - In 1 month in advance.
Contact Info.
Neo in:
Juan Sebastian Toledo
e-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: Juan Sebastián Toledo
NEO out:
Rodrigo Jose Penados e-Mail:[email protected]
Facebook: Rodrigo Penados
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL PROGRAM MANUAL FOR ASOCEM –
GUATEMALA AND IFMSA- EL SALVADOR'S EXCHANGES
First Edition – 2015
Draft and Edition
IFMSA EL SALVADOR ASOCEM GUATEMALA
MARTHA SORTO JUAN S. TOLEDO NEO IN NEO IN
MILTON MELGAR RODRIGO J. PENADOS NEO OUT NEO OUT
