Spanish Language & Cultural Immersion in Mérida, Mexico
Program Overview
Study Spanish and experience Mexican culture through an immersive language and cultural program in Mérida, Yucatán. Habla combines Spanish language instruction with cultural activities and opportunities to connect with local life. Open to students from different educational backgrounds, the program can be customized based on Spanish level, duration, and areas of interest. Habla also works with universities, schools, and faculty-led groups to adapt the experience to their academic and cultural goals. Beyond the classroom, students take part in cultural activities, local food experiences, and interactions with the local community. These experiences help students practice Spanish in authentic contexts while gaining a deeper understanding of Mexican and Yucatecan culture. Habla has been creating language and cultural experiences in Mérida for over 18 years and has worked with universities, schools, educators, and educational groups from the United States and beyond. Whether participating independently or as part of a short-term faculty-led, study abroad, or school program, students find at Habla a welcoming local community for language learning and cultural immersion in Mérida.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Exclusions
Quick Details
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
- Trimester
- Throughout the Year
- May Term
- Spring Break
- Art History
- Culture
- Education
- Foreign Language
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Merida, Mexico
Fields & Subjects
- Art History
- Education
- Spanish
- Latin American Studies
- Culture
- Foreign Language
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: Year Round
- Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Trimester, Throughout the Year, May Term, Spring Break
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language: Spanish
- Language: English
- Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
- Education: University Senior (4th Year)
- Education: University 5th Year or More
- Education: Associate degree
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Education: Master’s degree
- Education: Professional degree
- Education: Doctorate degree
- Education: High School Freshman (1st Year)
- Education: High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: High School Junior (3rd Year)
- Education: High School Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Deposit
Age Requirement
14+
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Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Upfront Deposit
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What is included in the program fee?
The program fee includes Spanish language instruction, homestay accommodation and cultural activities. Specific inclusions may vary depending on the length and structure of the program.
What type of accommodation do students receive?
Students stay with carefully selected local host families in Mérida. The homestay experience gives students opportunities to practice Spanish in everyday situations and experience local life and culture beyond the classroom.
What is the Spanish level required to participate?
Students of different Spanish proficiency levels are welcome. Habla places students according to their level, allowing beginners as well as more advanced speakers to learn in an appropriate environment.
What cultural activities and excursions are included?
Students participate in cultural experiences designed to connect language learning with local life. Depending on the program schedule, activities may include cultural workshops, local food experiences, community activities, and excursions that explore the cultural and natural heritage of Yucatán.
Can universities and schools partner with Habla?
Yes. Habla works with universities, schools, educators, and faculty-led groups that want to incorporate Spanish language instruction, homestays, cultural experiences, and local excursions into their programs in Mérida. Program components can be adapted according to each group's goals, schedule, and interests.
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