Spanish Cultural Immersion and Adventure in Mexico

One of the best things about Iguana Abroad was that there was always something going on. Apart from the culture immersion midweek events (like the rooftop skull painting workshop, Mexican cookery class, etc) and stuff happening on the weekend (the travelling events) I was thinking that not much else would happen the rest of the time outside of the classroom. But, this was really, realllyyy not the case! For a start, the program directors always had suggestions of things to do (for example they s...

Before coming to Mexico, I’d tried learning Spanish on and off for years, but it never really clicked. Iguana Abroad completely changed that. This program isn’t just about sitting in a classroom—it’s about actually using the language in real life, and that’s what made all the difference for me. From the start, everything was organized perfectly. The airport pickup, settling into Cuernavaca, and getting to know everyone on the program felt so seamless. Cuernavaca itself is such a cool place – ...

If I had to highlight one thing about Iguana Abroad, it would be how immersive the program is. The Spanish classes are fantastic—they focus on conversation and real-world use, which helped me finally gain confidence in speaking Spanish. But what made the experience truly unique were the cultural events and excursions. From cooking authentic Mexican dishes and salsa dancing to exploring stunning places like Tepoztlán and Las Estacas, every activity was designed to make us use the language natural...