What is included in my booking?

Details of what is included can be found on our pricing page. All fees help us to provide local children with classes and library access, as well as pay our local staff a dignified living wage.

How long can I come for?

We offer packages of one week or more. There is no upper limit. In our experience, students who stay for 2 weeks or more gain the most from the program.

What will my homestay experience be like?

All of our homestay families are welcoming and offer comfortable rooms, along with excellent regional food.

Is this program suitable for families?

Many families choose to study with us here at Na’atik. Our immersion packages are designed to provide a balance of learning and fun for all members of the family.

Carrillo is extremely friendly and getting around town on your own is safe and easy. There are often events in our central parque in the evenings, and stores and restaurants are open until late.

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Authentic Spanish or Maya Language Immersion

Authentic Spanish or Maya Language Immersion

by: Na'atik Language and Culture Institute

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Na'atik Language and Culture Institute offers Spanish and Maya language immersion courses in the heart of the stunning Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The nonprofit school in the small, safe, colorful city of Felipe Carrillo Puerto provides an authentic, intercultural experience by showing international language students the real Zona Maya – it's not just ruins! We offer full immersion where our students stay with welcoming, warm homestay families, living and eating like a local. The program is off the beaten path, away from tourist influences, allowing true language learning. What makes our immersion program stand out is, that when you study with us, you're directly subsidizing our award-winning English program. This provides local and indigenous students with classes, extracurricular...

Program Highlights

Learn Spanish or Yucatec Maya through authentic language immersion in Mexico.

Enjoy the incredible sights, sounds, and tastes of the real Zona Maya.

Live with a warm, welcoming homestay family.

Support the local community directly.

Benefit from the safe, supportive learning environment and classes tailored to your level.

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Naatik Director Catherine with LA Mag feature on Na'atik

Maya cooking class for Spanish Immersion students

Making friends with our Homestay Families

Spanish student completes immersion program

Graduation of Spanish students Kylie and Mark

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Quick Details

Locations

Mexico

Availability

Year(s) OfferedYear Round

Cost Per WeekContact Provider for Cost Details, $600-900

Age Requirement:Varies

Guidelines:

All Nationalities

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Recognitions

Innovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022

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So authentic!

by: Tracy Holcombe - United StatesProgram: Authentic Spanish or Maya Language Immersion

I brought my whole family to Na’atik and we had a wonderful and authentic experience. The people here have been so kind and we have learned so much. The instructors were engaging with my 11 and 14 yr old sons. I was able to get more in depth with my Spanish learning, and my husband is speaking more than I have ever heard him speak in Spanish. The home stay has really encouraged us to use what we are leaning in class after we leave here for the day. I also found the town to feel very safe and fri...

Mother/Daughter trip of a lifetime

by: Aubrey Thornton - United StatesProgram: Authentic Spanish or Maya Language Immersion

I attended Na’atik Language Immersion program with my mother and friend! We loved every minute. The class was personalized to our learning goals and the family we stayed with was incredibly nice! I would definitely go back if I have the opportunity. If you are sensitive to warm weather consider the time of year. We would have benefitted by picking a different time of year to travel so that it would have been cooler for us.

Amazing Experience!

by: Michael Bagley - United StatesProgram: Authentic Spanish or Maya Language Immersion

My visit to Na’atik was one of the best experiences of my life. The school is truly an amazing place. The Spanish language learning was outstanding, and I left with more knowledge and much more confidence than when I arrived. The entire staff is kind, caring, and supportive. And they make learning joyful! Equally incredible was the family stay. I was blessed to stay with a very special couple who welcomed me into their home like I was part of their family. The accommodations were very comfortabl...

Program Details

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Locations

Mexico

Types and Subjects

Languages
Maya
Spanish

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Cost per week

Contact Provider for Cost Details, $600-900

Program Cost Includes

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs

Accommodation Options

Apartment/Flat
Home-stays
Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

Other

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