Anyone planning a climbing trip to South America might be interested in checking out this site - www.latinoschools.com. I found it from a link from a US guide service.

They offer (4) hours per day of Spanish class, room and board (2 meals) with a host family for $265 per week in Ecuador, Peru, or Bolivia.

It seems like a good way to acclimate, learn something about the area that you're climbing in, and to pickup some Spanish and the rates certainly aren't bad.

Anyone had any dealings with them?