Retiring in Mexico: Spanish Immersion Course

Cuernavaca was a great place to study Spanish. A real down to earth place with lots of local customs and traditions to explore. I opted for the two week course which was a great starter. If I could do it again I would choose the four week course or longer. I did learn a whole lot of Spanish in two weeks though. By the end I felt a lot more confident speaking in public than I did before. Ordering lunch, asking for directions and talking with folks on the street felt a lot easier by the end than when I first arrived. The center of the city is small but it’s a great place to grab a coffee or lunch. I loved taking the days slow and going to the center to practice speaking Spanish after my Spanish classes ended. The course was everything I expected and more. A great option for folks that want to learn Spanish and enjoy life in Mexico.

Iguana Abroad was a perfect Spanish course in Mexico. My husband and I are planning to relocate to San Miguel de Allende so learning Spanish is a high priority for us. We decided to join Iguana Abroad Spanish Immersion because it looked like one of the more all-inclusive courses out there when we were researching different options. We especially liked that accommodation was included in the price because some of the other courses didn’t include that. We didn’t want to stay in a hotel or AirBnb. Collection from the airport was important for us too. The morning classes on Iguana Abroad started at 8.30am and finished at 11.30am, with a short break in the middle. Our teachers were patient and took the time to explain concepts clearly. We both found the sessions very useful and appropriate to our learning style. After the morning classes we would sit down to a traditional Mexican lunch provided by Iguana Abroad. In the afternoon there was a variety of activities and one-to-one immersion classes that were focused on conversation practice and language immersion. My husband and I especially loved the watercolor painting class with our immersion instructor - that was a real highlight for us. Sitting down and painting outside by the river, listening to the birds and the water, was just wonderful. We also found the archeological visit to the pyramid very interesting. It was fascinating to learn about the Aztec cultures that had lived in Cuernavaca before the modern era. Overall the course was a perfect mix of Spanish learning and cultural immersion that really made us feel excited about moving to Mexico and ready to start our next chapter together.

A wonderful course with some wonderful people. Spending a month in Mexico was always a dream for me and this trip was a perfect way to finally experience this beautiful country. Before I arrived in Cuernavaca I spoke some very basic Spanish but not nearly as much as I would like. Immersing myself in the culture and meeting the beautiful people of Cuernavaca made me feel so humbled and grateful to have this opportunity. Learning Spanish is only one part of the course - it’s about the feeling of community and belonging that the course allows you to experience. It helped me experience the real Mexico. If you’re thinking of joining Iguana Abroad’s immersion program but you’re not sure whether it’s the right course for you - I would say if you are an open minded soul who likes to learn Spanish through talking, interacting and experiencing - not just learning from books - then this is the perfect course for you.