Na’atik Immersion Program

When I decided to do an immersion trip to improve my Spanish skills, I did a lot of research to find one that provided an authentic, well organized experience that was safe with plenty of interactive activities and this program fit the criteria perfectly.

The entire process went smoothly from booking the program, to the classes, the activities and the stay with the local family. There was support and communication daily.
This experience was much better than I had expected.

The classes were well organized and based on what I and my other classmate needed and/or wanted to learn. Oscar is an excellent teacher and gave very clear examples and explanations. He made learning fun with activities and games and when we brought up a question or another topic, he went with it. He was very diligent at following through to make sure we understood everything.

The activities were wonderful and helped me connect with the people of the community and their culture. I experienced swimming in a beautiful Cenote and learning about it’s ecosystem from its owner, learned about the history and customs of the Indigenous Maya at the Maya cultural center and tasted coffee made in artesanal coffee makers made by indigenous women from natural materials. I learned how to make Alote and Pan de Muerto in an amazing restaurant from a chef who converted the home of her grandmother into an amazing restaurant combining modern elements with traditional elements.

I stayed with a beautiful family who welcomed me into their home and shared their daily life with me and fed me amazing meals.

Honestly, it was a life changing experience for me and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the culture and language of this region