Location
  • Mexico
    • Mexico City
    • Cuernavaca
Language
Spanish

Program Details

Language Level
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Immersion Level
Intensive Standard
Housing
Apartment Guesthouse Host Family Hostel Hotel Lodge

Pricing

Starting Price
995
Price Details
The starting price is for our "Super Early Bird" offer, on 2 week courses. Contact us today to find out more.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Some Meals Some Park Fees Transportation Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Immersion experiences; Weekend excursions.

What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance
Sep 14, 2023
Dec 13, 2023
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About Program

"IA Summer" The program that started it all!

Come and join us this summer on our multi-award winning Spanish-language immersion program leading the way in Mexico!

All our Summer courses includes 30-60 hours of Spanish tuition at one of the most highly-regarded Spanish schools in Mexico, a unique schedule of cultural immersion events and a series of excursions to diverse locations around Mexico, from the stunning crystal-clear waters of the "Las Estacas" natural park to the fascinating buried pyramid of Cholula. Whether you are a complete beginner or you already speak advanced Spanish, learn Spanish the best way - through real cultural immersion, travel and the best Spanish classes!

Our "IA Summer" courses have four separate start dates - please check the website for details.

Get in touch today to find out more!

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Program Highlights

  • Study: Daily classes at one of the leading Spanish schools in Mexico (30-60 hours)
  • Immerse: Exciting cultural immersion events (Aztec ceramic event; Mexican cookery class; authentic salsa class; trip to Xochicalco)
  • Travel: Fascinating excursions into the true beauty of Mexico (Tepotzlan; Las Estacas; Taxco; Mexico City, Xochimilco; Cholula)
  • Live: A choice of the best accommodation - either homestays or independent living
  • And everything else! (Daily Mexican breakfasts; pre-arrival “Needs Analysis” session with native teacher; private airport pickup service; bespoke arrival package; certificate of course completion; 24/7 support from the IA team)

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Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 47 reviews
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  • Instruction 4.95
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 5
  • Value 5
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Hailey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An unforgettable experience

I absolutely loved my time in Mexico on Iguana Abroad. The group dynamics on the trip were really special and I made friends with travellers from all around the world. I also met Mexicans from all over the country, from all walks of life, who shared their life stories and taught me about their country and their culture. Learning Spanish definitely opens up so many doors to new people and places and helps you to experience so much that you would never be able to do if you never learnt the language. If you haven’t signed up yet don’t hesitate – you won’t regret it.

Pros
  • Location
  • Accommodation included in cost
  • Weekend trips and immersion events included
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Taylor
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A dream come true - finally talking Spanish!!!

Awesome course that totally made mine and my boyfriends year. Me and my boyfriend (who was on the course with me) started 2023 saying again that we would finally learn Spanish before the year ended (because this was now like the third year we were saying this!!) … and honestly, we can both actually say we finally can both speak Spanish really well now, and we are so happy to say that!! We both totally agree that without coming to Mexico and making that decision (and it took us a while to make) to sign up and travel to Mexico instead of signing up to another app, then we would probably be ending this year still not speaking Spanish.. again! We had an amazing experience with everything that happened on Iguana Abroad, making lots of new friends, we saw some really incredible parts of Mexico that we never knew existed, ate some of the best food of our lives and are ending this year a lot better and happier for the experience! We have recommended this course to all of our friends and families!

What was your funniest moment?
Seeing Shaun and Phoebe dancing that cumbia we learned at the salsa class to the reggaeton karaoke thing!! I'm still laughing about that!
Pros
  • Great memories and friends
  • Speaking really good Spanish!
  • Amazing food
Cons
  • There was a heat wave for like 2-3 days during the course which was pretty intense
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Jess
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing language program!

Iguana Abroad was an all-round amazing experience! It is the perfect place to meet other people from all around the world who are interested in learning Spanish and exploring a new place with incredible people. On the Spanish program we were taught by some amazing teachers and my Spanish improved so much, as well as learning some authentic Latin American Spanish which I would not have known had I decided to learn Spanish in the US.

Iguana Abroad staff were so helpful – they helped me buy medicine when I was ill in the first week and they also helped me find vegetarian food near the accommodation, which I appreciated, as well as many other little details that made the whole experience special.

Pros
  • Spanish lessons
  • Community
  • Culture
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Duncan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Iguana Abroad - A great immersion experience

Iguana Abroad is an excellent Spanish immersion course at a reasonable price in a beautiful part of Mexico. I would highly recommend the program for anyone who is learning Spanish, whether you are a new learner or already have an existing knowledge of the language. The Spanish school caters to all abilities and the lessons were excellent. Before you arrive they do an assessment via video call with a teacher to determine your level and when you are there the teachers are very accommodating to your needs and preferences. The accommodation provided was spacious and close to the main amenities and attractions of the city. There was a laundrette nearby and many good restaurants and cafes selling good-value Mexican food. One aspect of Iguana Abroad which is is central to the experience is the series of immersion events and excursions which allow you to see the main sites of the area and experience the culture outside of the language school. The staff of Iguana Abroad are really nice and are always willing to show you around and make sure that you are happy, and their knowledge of the local area really gives the Iguana Abroad program a personal touch. A great program!

Pros
  • Accommodation included
  • Great location
  • Spanish classes were perfect
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Beth
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Spanish Immersion Program

I found this program online and I was drawn to the combination of Spanish classes, language immersion and travel that this program offers. From the moment I first contacted Iguana Abroad the communication was excellent and once I arrived in Mexico the service remained impeccable throughout. The Spanish classes were perfect for my level of Spanish, the teachers and staff on the program were helpful and knowledgeable and the location of the classes was perfect for soaking up the language in a relaxed environment.

If you want to learn Spanish in an adventurous, exciting and authentic setting, explore a new country and improve your Spanish through cultural immersion I cannot recommend Iguana Abroad enough!

Pros
  • Excellent Spanish teaching
  • Cultural immersion
  • The weekend trips were so interesting - and great for practicing Spanish in different contexts
5 people found this review helpful.
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Ella
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Viva Mexico!

Iguana Abroad was a really special trip. I had planned to come in 2022 but in the end due to family issues I had to come in 2023, but it was definitely worth the wait! Iguana Abroad are really detail-focused and really make the lead up to the program enjoyable and stress free. Once you arrive they take care of any minor issue that you may have (including when I thought I lost my passport!). Overall really caring team, beautiful people and a special program for learning Spanish. Highly recommended.

What was your funniest moment?
Seeing the coatis (little creatures that look like lemurs) on top of the Tepoztlan pyramid when they were trying to steal our food!
Pros
  • Amazing program!
  • Mexican food
  • Lovely people
Cons
  • No
4 people found this review helpful.
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Melodie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing 3 weeks in Mexico!

This program was such a great experience! From the moment I arrived in Mexico the guys on Iguana Abroad made me feel at home, the accommodation was comfortable and clean, and the Spanish classes were amazing! It was really interesting to see how they teach Spanish in Mexico because whenever I have done Spanish classes before in the US I have found them to be not always very useful, but on Iguana Abroad the teaching was always excellent – the teachers were experienced with lots of patience for my bad grammar and pronunciation! They always explained everything really clearly and they also solved a lot of issues with my Spanish accent which I have tried to fix for a long time. Overall, I learnt loads of Spanish on Iguana Abroad and most importantly I had a great time, met some amazing people and loved every minute.

Pros
  • Learnt a lot of Spanish
  • Nice location
  • Fun group
4 people found this review helpful.
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Max
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

10/10 experience

Perfect Spanish immersion course. Reliable and consistent organization, great staff, and good communication throughout. Mexico itself is very beautiful and very different to how I imagined it. One thing that surprised me when I first arrived was that the place where Iguana Abroad is based is very green and lush (I was imagining cactuses!)– it was so beautiful and perfect weather –there are beautiful tropical trees everywhere and you can see the mountains from the accommodation. We also travelled to a stunning natural park on the first weekend where there were hummingbirds, wild tropical fish and... iguanas! The course was really sociable, the other people on the program were great and the Spanish classes were stimulating and interesting. I loved how all the Spanish lessons were with local teachers who knew a lot about the customs and traditions of the local area – some of the stories they told us were so interesting and all the staff were great for recommending places to see and visit. Overall, I loved my time in Mexico on Iguana Abroad. A perfect course in a beautiful country.

4 people found this review helpful.

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