"IA Summer" - Learn Spanish through Cultural Immersion in Mexico

Iguana Abroad was a really valuable experience for me because it gave me the opportunity to not only learn Spanish but also live in Mexico independently, which has been a dream of mine since I was young. The course was really well structured and the teachers give you a lot of opportunity to practice your Spanish outside the classroom in real-life situations. The course is also a really good way to meet other travellers – after the course ended I even went solo-travelling with some of the girls I met on the program which was an amazing experience! Overall a highly-recommended and worthwhile program for anyone who is interested Latin American culture or learning Spanish.

Iguana Abroad is a wonderful, well-organized Spanish immersion program located in a unique and fun part of Mexico. The program was diverse and exciting, but also safe and well-structured – with just the right balance between Spanish classes and free time to explore the area, speak to locals and spend time with friends from the program. The staff on the program were really helpful and professional and they do everything they can to make your experience special – this includes being available day and night for anything you may need and being there to solve any problems you may have. The weekend trips were amazing and the cultural immersion events were a great part of the course (my program included trips Las Estacas and Tepoztlán as well as a Mexican cookery course and salsa dancing). A 10/10 Spanish immersion experience

Iguana Abroad was the first time in my life I realised that I can actually, truly, learn Spanish. I had been “learning” Spanish on and off for about 8 years before I took the course - always coming to dead ends and kicking myself for being an idiot. Every time the more I learnt, the more I felt I was never going to get anywhere, honestly felt like I was moving backwards - that I didn’t have a “language brain”.

The 4 week course I took with Iguana Abroad was a huge eye opener for me. One thing I can say after the IA course - to learn a language, you honestly can’t just sit in front of a language app on your smartphone and tap the screen.



I could write a much longer review, about the whole course, and would be delighted to do an interview or something as well. Really what I want to say here is that if you really, genuinely, feel you can’t learn Spanish - then take this course - you’ll see what I mean.

I thought Iguana Abroad was an amazing opportunity to learn Spanish and live in Mexico while also meeting some awesome people! The trip from start to finish was well organized and the communication was always clear. The accommodation was comfortable and in a good area, with good wifi and amenities, close to restaurants – it was also close to an amazing Mexican market that sells all sorts of tropical fruits, vegetables and other ingredients for cooking homecooked meals. The Spanish teaching was in a nice building with awesome teachers and quite close to the accommodation. The other people on the trip were amazing and really friendly – I have made friends on this course that I will have for life. A perfect course – with amazing people.

I absolutely loved my time in Mexico on Iguana Abroad. The group dynamics on the trip were really special and I made friends with travellers from all around the world. I also met Mexicans from all over the country, from all walks of life, who shared their life stories and taught me about their country and their culture. Learning Spanish definitely opens up so many doors to new people and places and helps you to experience so much that you would never be able to do if you never learnt the language. If you haven’t signed up yet don’t hesitate – you won’t regret it.

Awesome course that totally made mine and my boyfriends year. Me and my boyfriend (who was on the course with me) started 2023 saying again that we would finally learn Spanish before the year ended (because this was now like the third year we were saying this!!) … and honestly, we can both actually say we finally can both speak Spanish really well now, and we are so happy to say that!! We both totally agree that without coming to Mexico and making that decision (and it took us a while to make) to sign up and travel to Mexico instead of signing up to another app, then we would probably be ending this year still not speaking Spanish.. again! We had an amazing experience with everything that happened on Iguana Abroad, making lots of new friends, we saw some really incredible parts of Mexico that we never knew existed, ate some of the best food of our lives and are ending this year a lot better and happier for the experience! We have recommended this course to all of our friends and families!

Iguana Abroad was an all-round amazing experience! It is the perfect place to meet other people from all around the world who are interested in learning Spanish and exploring a new place with incredible people. On the Spanish program we were taught by some amazing teachers and my Spanish improved so much, as well as learning some authentic Latin American Spanish which I would not have known had I decided to learn Spanish in the US.

Iguana Abroad staff were so helpful – they helped me buy medicine when I was ill in the first week and they also helped me find vegetarian food near the accommodation, which I appreciated, as well as many other little details that made the whole experience special.

Iguana Abroad is an excellent Spanish immersion course at a reasonable price in a beautiful part of Mexico. I would highly recommend the program for anyone who is learning Spanish, whether you are a new learner or already have an existing knowledge of the language. The Spanish school caters to all abilities and the lessons were excellent. Before you arrive they do an assessment via video call with a teacher to determine your level and when you are there the teachers are very accommodating to your needs and preferences. The accommodation provided was spacious and close to the main amenities and attractions of the city. There was a laundrette nearby and many good restaurants and cafes selling good-value Mexican food. One aspect of Iguana Abroad which is is central to the experience is the series of immersion events and excursions which allow you to see the main sites of the area and experience the culture outside of the language school. The staff of Iguana Abroad are really nice and are always willing to show you around and make sure that you are happy, and their knowledge of the local area really gives the Iguana Abroad program a personal touch. A great program!