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Discover the benefits of combining technology with Spanish classes for adults and reach your language goals in our Spanish courses in Mexico.
Interchange in Mexico, but need to take an intensive Spanish course? Learn why students from all over the world take Spanish courses at Alegre Spanish Schools and continue with your professional preparation at Universities in Mexico.
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Still don’t know the Cancun beaches, here you can have some tips to start preparing your journey in this Quintana Roo paradise. Read more
To enjoy the local gastronomy, the best option are the usual fondas mexicanas (inns), these little kitchens in the streets close to the commercial zones.
Yucatan, Cancun and Playa del Carmen, are one of the most demanded touristic places in Mexico not just by the Americans, but many Europeans.
The paradise beaches, the natural and historic richness, and the delicious Mexican gastronomy are the reason for many tourists around the world to visit Mexico, and if you are interested in travel to Mexico, here you have some tips to enjoy the cities.
Pay with cash and local money
Buy the souvenirs with cash its cheaper than pay with a card or another currency, thanks to this you will avoid the bank taxes and a type of change not so good for you. In addition, many establishments like inns, doesn’t have another way of payment.
Change your money in the downtown
Change your Euros or Dollars in a currency exchange house in the downtown, like the Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen or Tulum Avenue in Cancun, the competence in this area make that the commissions get to low. It will be cheaper than take the money out of the ATM (many of these hold the cards). You can use a digital tool like an app to know the real price of the Mexican peso and go to the currency exchange house that most suits you.
Negotiate the price its part of the Mexican culture
If you going to buy a product like a souvenir for friends or family, never accept the first price that the locals give you, this is because the always going to try to sell it more expensive just because you are a tourist. One more reason to learn Spanish while you’re in Mexico. In the “flea markets” in Cancun the bargaining it’s an always task.
Be careful when you take a taxi without taximeter. Ask first the price to your destination.
Compare and pay for the excursions in the place
The hotels and agencies from big cities offer tours to Chichen Itza, Tulum, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Holbox, etc. in a very expensive price. The advantage is that they pick you up in the hotel and they do almost everything for you. However, if you can arrive to the place of excursion by your own, you will see that excursions are 50 or 70 % cheaper than the ones in the agencies or hotels.
Visit Chichén Itza with time and with a guide
One of the top cities in Yucatan its Chichen Itza, the “mayan jewel”. The route take like 2 hours, but consider more for the other extra tasks like get the tickets, enjoy the place, take photos, eat, shopping, and more. Have in mind that Chichén Itzá closes at 17 h, so is not recommendable arrive after 13 hours.
Eat in an inn
To enjoy the gastronomical experience, your best option quality-price are the typical Mexican inns. This places to eat are a few steps from the commercial zones, in markets like 23 from Cancún or in the villages aside the highways, the best to eat and learn spanish or practice it.
Learn more vocabulary in our Spanish courses in Riviera Maya. The typical dishes are:
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Birria
- Chilaquiles
- Salbute
- Salpicón
- And more
There’s an entire world beyond resorts
Cancún and the Riviera Maya are known by the tourist for their hotel resorts, but actually there are many options for accommodation in the zone.
If you want to visit the Riviera Maya and explore all the culture around the city, visit alegrespanishschools.com and enjoy from the best places and the opportunity to learn Spanish while you stay in one of the most touristic places in Mexico.
Do you want to teach Spanish? Get more information about our Spanish teacher training course
If you prefer an English teacher training course, we also have options for you with our CELTA courses for beginners or advanced teachers and TKT.
Spanish, one of the most spoken language across the world, the second just behind the Mandarin Chinese.
Over 6% of the population speak it and more than 60 million speak it as a second language. Spanish speakers find it easier to learn other languages like Italian, French, and Portuguese, because of the Latin roots.
One of the best options to learn Spanish is to study with native people, even better if you can study in a country that speaks Spanish as a first language! This is why Mexico is one of your best options. Mexico is a big country with rich cultural traditions, beautiful landscapes, and great gastronomy!
Places to visit in Mexico while learn Spanish
International House Mexico is one of the best Spanish schools, we pride ourselves in the quality of our teachers and we have campus all over the country.
Would you like to learn Spanish and practice with locals by the beach? Come to International House Riviera Maya.
Would you like to spend an afternoon shopping in one of the most famous and cosmopolitan areas in America? Come to study to International House Mexico and explore the Condesa area.
Would you like to try the best tequila in the whole world? Enroll for lessons at International House Guadalajara and book a tour to take the train to Tequila (yes! there is a town called Tequila, it is real).
Explore the traditions and culture of this magical country and learn Spanish at the same time in our Spanish courses!
Guadalajara
Now going back to the tequila topic… Guadalajara is one of the most visited cities in Mexico, because of two reasons: tequila and mariachi.
Those are two great reasons if you ask me!
Tequila is one of the most popular liquors around the world. Here are some interesting facts about it you probably didn’t know:
-Tequila is drank without lime and salt by Mexicans. When they want to add these to their tequilas their request a margarita.
-It takes 8 to 12 years for Agave plant to mature enough to make tequila, and tequila must be made of at least 51% of Blue agave.
-Must of the tequila work is done by hand. Agave is hand is harvested by hand.
Mariachi is a type of music that dates back to the 18th century. The band can consist from 7 to more than 20 band members. Their clothing is very distinctive and they wear big hats. It’s the most representative musical gender from Mexico. Experience the local language by learning Spanish with our Spanish courses.
Guadalajara is the second biggest city in Mexico, and one of the biggest urban centers from North America. Regarding the culture, at downtown you will find the colonial roots in the most emblematic buildings: houses, museums, theatres, etc.
The weather is soft and warm like the people from Guadalajara.
The Spanish school in Guadalajara
There’s no better location that our school in Guadalajara. It’s close to Chapultepec, an area full of coffee shops, libraries, concerts, pubs, and activities for everyone.
Our school has 10 classrooms with natural light, a beautiful garden and a terrace where you can spend a relaxed and wonderful afternoon with your classmates. Enjoy our free Wi-Fi!
If you want to receive more information about our spanish courses and the best places to visit in Guadalajara, check our blog and contact us!
Come to Guadalajara and see the real Mexico! You will never forget this experience.
Do you want to teach Spanish? Get more information about our Spanish teacher training course
If you prefer an English teacher training course, we also have options for you with our CELTA courses for beginners or advanced teachers and TKT.