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Spanish learned by living it.

Providing a fun, friendly and family-like environment is important to us. Our weekly activities are included in your class price — giving you the chance to practice Spanish while experiencing authentic Mexican culture.

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Free · Weekly · All levels

Salsa & Bachata

What would a trip to Mexico be without learning Salsa or Bachata? We offer free weekly lessons to all students. Classes begin with basic steps and when you're ready we teach turns and more intricate partner dancing. No need to bring a partner — just your dancing feet and desire to move!

Free for all studentsAll levels welcomeBasic to advanced stepsNo partner needed
Included
Weekly · Traditional recipes

Mexican Cooking

Join us for an evening of traditional Mexican home cooking. We teach students how to make authentic Yucatecan dishes — cochinita pibil, basket tacos, agua de chaya. The recipe is given in Spanish, of course. Extra sessions during the week can also be arranged for an additional cost.

Free weekly sessionTraditional Yucatecan dishesTaught in SpanishExtra sessions available
Day Trip
Sundays · Silvino guides

Cenote Excursion

Unique to this region of the world, the cenotes are a treasure trove of natural beauty for those who love snorkeling, swimming and exploring. Silvino, our SECTUR-certified guide, takes small groups to three secret cenotes just 40 minutes from Playa. Transport, entrance and snorkel included.

Sundays 8am–2pmMax. 10 studentsTransport + snorkel
Day Trip
Full-day tour

Chichén Itzá & Ek Balam

A full day with Silvino visiting the most impressive archaeological sites on the Yucatán Peninsula. Full guided tour in Spanish — no large tourist groups. Sunrise departure to avoid the heat and crowds. Lunch stop in Valladolid included.

Departs 6am, returns ~7pmMax. 8 peopleLunch in Valladolid
Referral
Year-round · Recommended shops

Diving & Snorkeling

Diving in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel is one of the main draws of the area. We work with several trusted dive shops known for their excellent customer service and multilingual guides. We can connect you with companies that operate in English, Spanish, French and Russian.

Year-round availabilityPADI-certified partnersEnglish, Spanish, French, RussianWe make the introduction
Free
By arrangement · 2–4h / week

Local Volunteering

Get involved in the local community and help make a difference in the lives of those who live here. Learning a language while helping local people can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Contact us about current volunteering opportunities available during your stay.

Flexible: 2–4h / weekCompletely freeCoordinated with schoolParticipation letter
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Nightlife in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is one of the hottest party destinations in the world. The night clubs, pubs and beaches are fun every night of the week — if you like music, drinks or just enjoying the vibe with friends, you are going to get along just fine with Playa.

Activities are included when you book classes.

Weekly salsa, bachata and cooking classes are included with every program. No need to book separately.

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