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Mexico
PLAYA DEL CARMEN SUN, BEACHES, AND MAYA CIVILIZATION
MEXICO
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ABOUT PLAYA DEL CARMEN Simply known as “Playa,” this small Caribbean fishing village on the Riviera Maya is Cancun’s laid-back neighbor (approximately 35 minutes from Cancun’s international airport and 40 minutes from Tulum). Playa is a great place to enjoy the cultural and historic richness of Mexico and the Maya people. It attracts people from all over the world because of its relaxed, tropical atmosphere and its unmatched beautiful beaches. Despite a rapidly growing population and increased popularity as a tourist destination, the residents of Playa are committed to maintaining their city’s bohemian charm and relaxed pace.
OUR COLLEGE
Our school in Playa del Carmen is just 6 blocks from the white sandy beaches. Classes are held outside under thatched roofs amidst our own tropical gardens, so you can enjoy the full Caribbean experience. The school has a well-stocked library, both open air and air conditioned conference rooms (ideal for guitar and salsa classes, and our weekly gatherings), a cafeteria, volleyball court, and garden areas for relaxation during breaks or after a day of classes.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT PLAYA DEL CARMEN There is a lot to explore around Playa del Carmen. You can hop on the ferry to Cozumel for world class scuba diving, explore an abundance of nearby Maya ruins, or head to Cancun Caribbean waters and lush tropical vegetation that fill your day-to-day landscape. It’s a heavenly setting for learning about Mexican-Caribbean culture while immersing yourself in the Spanish language.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Intensive Spanish Programs Official Exam Preparation Premium Program for shopping and wild nightlife. Best of all are the city’s white sandy beaches, crystal clear
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OAXACA WORLD HERITAGE SITE
MEXICO
ABOUT OAXACA Located in Mexico’s central valley, Oaxaca was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its Spanish colonial buildings and nearby archaeological center, “Monte Albán”. Oaxaca is known for its thriving artisan community best seen around the “Zócalo”, the colonial center’s main square. Its diverse population consists of over a dozen ethnic groups like the Mixtecs and Zapotecs, who bring the city to life with a variety of traditions, dances, music, languages, and cuisines. All this is present in numerous museums, art galleries, open-air markets, outdoor cafes, restaurants, and picturesque cobblestone streets.
OUR COLLEGE
Just 2 blocks from the beautiful “16 th -century” Santo Domingo convent and 4 blocks from the “Zócalo”, our Oaxaca Spanish school location is as central as it gets. This privileged setting means that you will find a wide variety of Internet cafes, restaurants, museums and art galleries right in the vicinity. The building is an colonial home with thick walls that keep classrooms cool and a large central patio perfect for socializing with international friends over a drink or snack.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT OAXACA The city of Oaxaca, located in the central valley of the state, is surrounded by the states of Puebla, Veracruz, and Chiapas and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. With its ethnic, cultural and historical richness, Oaxaca is an ideal place to experience the beauty of Mexico and its people.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
IN OAXACA
Intensive Spanish Programs Official Exam Preparation Premium Program Private One-to-One Classes Spanish Teachers’ Training Lab Customized Group Programs Gap Year Volunteer Program Leisure Program Spanish for 50+
GUANAJUATO COLONIAL BEAUTY
MEXICO
ABOUT GUANAJUATO The city of Guanajuato, at 1,996 m above sea level, is one of the most important historical and cultural colonial cities in Mexico. Guanajuato is located in one of the richest silver mining areas of Mexico, and is well-known for its wealth of fine colonial era Spanish architecture. In 1988, UNESCO declared Guanajuato and the surrounding silver mines a World Heritage Site. The city was originally built over a river, which flowed through tunnels underneath the city. However, after years of raising buildings to avoid the repeated flooding, in the mid-twentieth century engineers built a dam and redirected the river into underground caverns. The tunnels were lit and paved with cobblestones for automobile traffic, and most of the cars driving through the city today use this underground road. It is one of the most noticeable features of the city. Each October, Guanajuato holds the “Festival Internacional Cervantino”, an international festival of the arts named for Miguel de Cervantes.
OUR COLLEGE
Our school is located right in the city center in the “Barrio Pastita” only a 10 minute walk from the “Teatro Júarez”. The school has 15 classrooms and a capacity for 110 students/day. Other facilities include an interior patio, a teachers’ room, a students’ office, a multimedia classroom and a recreation area.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT GUANAJUATO As a small, quiet university city far from the tourist crowds of Cancun and Cuernavaca, Guanajuato is the ideal spot to study Spanish in Mexico. It will charm you with its architectural and cultural wealth. The international airport, less than half an hour away, provides the city with excellent connections to other cities in Mexico and to the rest of the world.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
IN GUANAJUATO
Intensive Spanish Programs Official Exam Preparation Premium Program Private One-to-One Classes Spanish Teachers’ Training Lab Customized Group Programs Gap Year Volunteer Program Leisure Program Spanish for 50+
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