It may appear at first sight that our prices are more expensive than other Spanish schools in Nicaragua. But please note that we include ALL activities (or organized volunteer opportunities) in our package prices (except for entrance fees) and our activity program is SECOND TO NONE in its variety and interest. Always read the small print as many schools do NOT offer an activity EVERY DAY and we include WEEKENDS TOO! If paying by check (US based only) it must be payable to PAULETTE GOUDGE and MUST NOT contain errors or changes (even initialed is not acceptable) as Nicaraguan banks will NOT accept them. Please note that mid June to mid August we are popular with families with children. La Mariposa Spanish School and Eco-hotel High Season: December through March, June and July             Low Season: April, May, August through November     High Season: price per week Low Season: price per week High Season: price per month Low Season: price per month Hotel, classes, activities $520 USD $490 USD $1810 USD $1700 USD Eco-room, classes, activities $460 USD $440 USD $1540 USD $1430 USD La Cabaņa Mango in the Reserve - 2 adults + 2 children under 12 classes, activities $1650 USD $1430 USD $5610 USD $5170 USD La Cabaņa Mango in the Reserve - 4 adults classes, activities $1920 USD $1650 USD $6490 USD $6050 USD La Cabaņa Aguacate in the Reserve - 2 adults classes, activities $1100 USD $1030 USD $3520 USD $3190 USD La Cabaņa Aguacate in the Reserve - 2 adults + 2 children under 12 classes, activities $1540 USD $1320 USD $5280 USD $4840 USD Homestay with activities $440 USD $410 USD $1480 USD $1320 USD Homestay with volunteer work $300 USD $300 USD $1010 USD $1010 USD Family room (4 people/2 children) $1540 USD $1320 USD $5280 USD $5016 USD Family room (4 Adults) $1810 USD $1540 USD $6160 USD $5940 USD During the high season we can only take bookings for one week or more in the hotel (unless you are prepared to pay the price quoted above). Both cabins (Mango and Aguacate) at the reserve can be booked at the same time to accommodate groups of family or friends. Groups of university/high school students are a min of 6, max 20 people and stay at our El Piscacho Study Center in La Concepcion. Prices may vary according to the final program. Please pay within three days of you arrival if possible. Talk to one of us if this is difficult. Best for us is US dollars cash, we cannot yet accept credit cards. There are ATM machines accessible from the Mariposa but they sometimes limit daily withdrawals. You can also pay using a PERSONAL check. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO checks of US or Nicaraguan banks. A check needs to be made payable to PAULETTE GOUDGE and must be made out WITH NO ERRORS OR CHANGES IN WRITING OR INK COLOR. Even signed alterations are not acceptable to Nicaraguan banks. These prices includes: In the eco-hotel, a simple but comfortable room with private bathroom and solar heated shower. Our choza (traditional word for cabin) is built of locally accessed eco-materials - volcanic rock, bamboo and palm thatch (the views are over trees and coffee bushes) and there is an outdoor latrine and warm shower. Homestays are with local families, clean and friendly with basic sanitation (homestays are also welcome to use the Mariposa latrine and shower). All eco-hotel rooms have solar powered lighting and ceiling fans. All eco-hotel rooms have garden view and access to the terraces and gardens. Three freshly cooked Nicaraguan-style meals per day with locally sourced produce, mostly vegetarian. We also serve our own produce whenever available - including free range eggs and organic coffee. Students in homestay generally eat weekday lunch in the Mariposa and breakfast/dinner with their families. 20 hours of formal Spanish classes - grammar and conversation. The classes are mostly one on one, max three students and are held in small classrooms or in the delightful Mariposa grounds. Afternoon and weekend programme of interesting, fun activities/visits designed to get to know Nicaragua and continue to improve your Spanish. Horseriding is also included. Use of the Mariposa library (books in Spanish and English), TV/DVD room. Wireless internet connection We can provide you with a local guide anytime to explore on foot, on horseback, by bus or just to chat in Spanish. GROUP STUDY CENTRE PRICES are per person though we ONLY take groups (min 8) at the Study Centre PLEASE NOTE THESE PRICES ARE A ROUGH GUIDE - THE EXACT PRICE WILL DEPEND ON THE PROGRAM High Season:  December through March, June and July Low Season:  April, May, August through November Dormitory, classes, activities $385 USD $330 USD Homestay, classes, activities $440 USD $385 USD Homestay, classes, volunteer work $330 USD $275 USD Dormitory, classes, volunteer work      $275 USD $220 USD There is a 15% IVA tax (value added tax) on the hotel portion of your bill (which usually adds up to about $5 - $15/week USD) EXTRAS: Add $80 / $140 USD to the price for 6/8 hours of Spanish classes per day (30/40 hours per week) Extra classes on holidays are $15 USD, weekdays $10 USD per hour Massages $20 USD per hour Airport ride / 1 person is $40 USD; 2 people is $60 USD; over 3 $70 USD (1 way) Masaya costs $20 for one person, San Juan del Sur $90 and San Jorge (for Ometepe) is $70. All prices are one way. For extra trips the cost is $20 USD per person for half a day and $25 USD for a full day (minimum 3 per trip) Guests pay for their own entrance fees to national parks etc and any food/drink consumed outside the Mariposa. Please note that the prices above cover 3 meals per day, and a coffee/juice in the break. Extra drinks/snacks are NOT included. We do not charge for these, but we would ask you to consider an appropriate donation at the end of your stay. Students in homestay pay for breakfast and dinner every day in their homestay. Mon. to Fri. lunch is at the Mariposa. All weekend meals are in the homestay. Students in homestay pay and do EITHER the volunteer work option OR the activities option. If there is space then volunteers are welcome to do the occasional activity with the group, but you may be asked to contribute to the cost of the gasoline and driver. Please do not forget to note your beers and wines and pay us a the end of your stay. TIPPING - tipping at the Mariposa is entirely voluntary and much appreciated! You are welcome to tip individual workers but please remember that many workers work behind the scenes and are less visible to guests. They often don't receive any tips at all. Bearing that in mind it is preferable to give an overall tip which can be shared out (once enough money has accumulated) between all the workers. INSURANCE - Guests, students and volunteers are responsible for their own insurance; we do all we can to ensure your health and safety but cannot take responsibility for loss, illness, accident. We offer Skype classes at $10/hr. We do not ask for any deposit before you arrive and we would ask that you respond to our generosity by advising us as soon as possible if you wish to cancel or postpone. ONCE YOU HAVE ARRIVED AT LA MARIPOSA WE CANNOT OFFER ANY REBATES except in exceptional circumstances. DISCOUNTS: ONE DISCOUNT PER PERSON - this includes the monthly discount (see above) 25% for 12 years and under 10% - students (within the last year, proof required!); 2 or more adults sharing a room. Discounts do not apply to the daily rate. Stays for part of a week (over one week) are charged pro rata Please note that students who elect the homestay/Spanish classes/volunteer work package receive a significant discount for doing volunteer work and therefore forgo the afternoon activities program. Students wishing to participate in both volunteer work and afternoon activities will be charged the price for homestay/Spanish classes/activities and can help out during their stay (for example gardening, construction, English classes, animals), but we can not guarantee a volunteer placement. Volunteer placements are reserved first and foremost for students participating full-time in volunteer work.