Program Reviews

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Great program! I would highly recommend Iguana Abroad to anyone who wants to experience the real Mexico and learn Spanish in a fast and authentic way. The Spanish lessons are high quality and there is a real emphasis on language immersion. One thing I loved about the program was how the course encourages you to integrate yourself into Mexican life and traditions, whether this is going to cafes and restaurants with Mexican friends or talking in Spanish with the Mexican “señora” who does the cookery class – you really feel part of Mexican life. Highly recommended.

I was quite nervous about coming to Mexico before I came, but I’m so glad I did. Mexico is an incredible country – amazing food, beautiful nature, vibrant culture and amazing people – and Iguana Abroad really was such a perfect way to experience it. I loved every moment of the trip – taking the Spanish classes (te extraño Fernanda!), getting to know the other people on the course, taking the Mexican cookery course with Nohemi and Victor, learning to dance salsa and of course travelling to different parts of the country on the weekends. It’s hard to choose a favourite memory but I think one of the best moments for me personally was Las Estacas (a natural park with turquoise jungle rivers), although Xochimilco was amazing as well (the ancient Aztec city that is literally built on water!). Overall, Iguana Abroad was an amazing experience and so worth it. If you are in two minds about going, just go for it – you won’t regret it.

Start to finish the course was excellent. Harry and Harry (the programme directors) ran this course like total experts, it was all really well designed and well organised - these guys really know what they are doing. Right from the start the IA team made me feel calm, they always responded immediately to all my questions, had clear answers and really wanted to do everything to help … they actually spoke to me 3 separate times on Zoom before I came just to answer small questions, even though there was a lot of information provided before the course started. It is also worth saying that the group vibe was incredible - this course was absolutely packed full of amazing people all having the best time together. I am honestly delighted that I found this course. (Oh, and you have got to try ‘tacos de canasta’!!)

Where to start!? Maybe with this course was brilliant! Been a few months since I finished my course with Iguana Abroad now but can honestly hardly imagine my life without having been to Mexico. Some of my best friends are people I met on this course, and some of my best and most important memories so far and for years to come are all thanks to signing up to Iguana Abroad and coming to Mexico. The way the course was organized so well, everything went completely smoothly, there was never a single problem for anyone on the course, and the guys running everything were amazing. The team and everyone involved were just super friendly, professional and all just so passionate and knew loads about Mexico. Highly recommended!