Accommodation
Feel at home in mexico
More than just a place to stay
Staying with a welcoming Mexican host family is a wonderful way to take your Spanish beyond the classroom. Practise Spanish in everyday conversations, discover local customs and traditions, and experience the warmth of Mexican hospitality as you become part of daily life in Cuernavaca.
Practice Spanish
Use Spanish every day in natural conversations with your host family and build confidence beyond the classroom.
Experience Mexican Culture
Discover local customs and traditions, share in everyday Mexican life and gain a deeper understanding of the culture.
Feel at Home
Experience the warmth of Mexican hospitality, share everyday moments and enjoy a more personal connection with life in Cuernavaca.
Local Insights
Discover Cuernavaca through the people who know it best, with local recommendations and insights you won't find in a typical guidebook.
A glimpse into our homestays
A Warm Welcome Awaits
Every home has its own character, and every host family offers a different experience. Take a look at some of the homes we’ve welcomed students into during previous Iguana Abroad programs.
A Welcoming Home Full of Mexican Character
Experience everyday Mexican family life in a colourful, welcoming home. Share meals with your hosts, practise your Spanish and feel at home from the moment you arrive.
Your Own Space, With a Taste of Mexican Family Life
Enjoy greater independence with your own private entrance, while staying connected to family life. Relax by the swimming pool, enjoy the outdoor spaces and practise your Spanish in a welcoming Mexican home.
A Mexican Family Home in a Shared Community
Experience life in a Mexican family home within a shared community, with tropical gardens, a swimming pool and communal outdoor spaces. Connect with local residents and discover everyday life in Cuernavaca.
Experience Mexico Through a Local Homestay
At Iguana Abroad, we believe that where you stay is just as important as what you learn in the classroom. That’s why every one of our Spanish immersion programs includes a carefully selected homestay with a local Mexican family in Cuernavaca.
Living with a host family gives you the opportunity to practise Spanish every day in real-life situations while experiencing authentic Mexican culture from the inside. From sharing meals and conversations to discovering local traditions and everyday life in Mexico, your homestay becomes an essential part of your Spanish learning journey.
For many of our guests, living with a Mexican family is one of the most rewarding and memorable parts of their time in Mexico. It’s an experience that simply can’t be replicated in a hotel or private apartment
Why Stay With a Mexican Host Family?
Learning Spanish doesn’t stop when your morning lessons finish. Some of the most valuable learning happens naturally throughout the day.
Whether you’re chatting over breakfast, sharing stories with your host family in the evening or asking for recommendations around Cuernavaca, every conversation helps build your confidence and improve your Spanish in a relaxed, supportive environment.
A homestay also allows you to experience Mexican culture in a way that simply isn’t possible as a tourist. You’ll gain an insight into local customs, family life and everyday traditions while becoming part of a welcoming community.
Many of our guests tell us that their homestay became one of the highlights of their entire trip.
- Constant Spanish Practice: Engage in meaningful conversations with your host family, enhancing your language skills around the clock.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience the richness of Mexican customs and traditions as you partake in daily family activities.
- Local Insights: Gain first-hand knowledge of the area, from local markets to hidden gems, directly from your hosts.
- Carefully Selected Hosts: All homestay families are thoroughly vetted by the Iguana Abroad team to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
Learn spanish your way
Choose the Spanish Course that Fits You
How Do We Choose the Right Homestay for You?
Everyone joins Iguana Abroad for different reasons. Some people come to improve their Spanish before moving to Mexico, others are planning to retire abroad, while many simply want to experience authentic Mexican culture and enjoy an unforgettable adventure.
That’s why we don’t believe there’s a single “perfect” homestay. Instead, we believe there’s a perfect match for you.
Our host families all have different personalities and lifestyles. Some enjoy spending lots of time chatting with guests and sharing family meals, while others naturally offer a quieter environment with more independence and personal space. Neither is better than the other — it’s simply about finding the home where you’ll feel most comfortable.
Before you arrive, we’ll arrange a video call to get to know you, discuss your preferences and answer any questions. This allows us to recommend the homestay that best matches your personality, interests and travel style.
Comfort, Privacy & Independence
One of the biggest misconceptions about homestays is that you’ll have very little privacy. In reality, most of our guests quickly discover that there’s an excellent balance between independence and family life.
Everyone has their own private bedroom, giving you a comfortable space to relax, study or unwind after a day of Spanish classes and exploring Cuernavaca.
Some guests enjoy spending every evening chatting with their host family, while others prefer to explore the city independently before returning home. Both approaches are absolutely fine, and many of our host families naturally offer plenty of personal space while still making you feel genuinely welcome whenever you’d like to join them.
Our aim is simple: to help you feel at home in Mexico while giving you the freedom to enjoy the experience in the way that suits you best.
Safe, Trusted Host Families
Your comfort, wellbeing and peace of mind are our highest priorities.
Every host family works closely with Iguana Abroad and is personally selected before welcoming guests into their home. We know our families well and stay in regular contact throughout your stay to ensure everything is running smoothly.
Female-only host families are also available for guests who would feel more comfortable with that option, and we’ll be happy to discuss any accommodation preferences during your pre-arrival video call.
Wherever you stay, you’ll always have the full support of the Iguana Abroad team throughout your time in Mexico.
Prefer More independence?
Choose Your Own Accommodation
Enjoy the freedom to choose where you stay in Cuernavaca, with a reduced program price and the full Iguana Abroad experience — including Spanish classes, cultural activities and weekend trips.
Complete Freedom
Choose the location, style and budget that fits you best
Reduced Program Price
Receive a generous discount on your course price
Great Locations. Your Choice.
Explore Cuernavaca and find your perfect place to stay
Our Full Support
Enjoy 24/7 support from our team. Wherever you stay.
Whether you prefer a boutique hotel, a welcoming guesthouse or a private apartment, Cuernavaca offers accommodation to suit every preference and budget.
Enjoy complete freedom without missing out. Arrange your own accommodation while benefiting from the full Iguana Abroad experience, including Spanish classes, cultural activities, weekend trips and 24/7 support from our team.
Students who arrange their own accommodation also benefit from a reduced programme price, giving you more flexibility over how you spend your money.
FAQs
Iguana Abroad offers students the choice of staying with a local Mexican host family or arranging their own accommodation in Cuernavaca.
A homestay is an excellent way to experience everyday Mexican life, practice Spanish outside the classroom, and learn about local customs and traditions. If you prefer greater independence, you can arrange your own accommodation and still enjoy the full Iguana Abroad Spanish immersion program.
The right choice depends on your budget, personal preferences, and the kind of experience you want from your time in Mexico.
Our homestay option gives you the opportunity to live in a Mexican family home while studying Spanish in Cuernavaca. You’ll have your own bedroom and opportunities to practice Spanish through everyday conversations and interactions with your hosts.
Living with a local family can help you understand Mexican culture beyond the classroom, from everyday routines to local customs and traditions.
Homestay arrangements and the level of interaction with your hosts naturally vary between households. We’ll explain the available arrangements before you book so you can decide whether a homestay is right for you.
Absolutely! You don’t have to stay with a host family to participate in an Iguana Abroad program.
You can arrange your own accommodation in Cuernavaca, whether you prefer a private apartment, a guesthouse, a hotel, or another type of accommodation that suits your budget and travel style.
You’ll still take part in your Spanish classes, cultural activities, and included excursions. Arranging your own accommodation simply gives you more control over where you stay and how you spend your free time.
Please let us know before booking if you’d prefer to arrange your own accommodation so we can confirm the applicable program price.
Yes! We want you to choose the accommodation arrangement that works best for you.
If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation rather than take the included homestay option, you can receive a discount on your program price.
The planned discounts are:
- Summer group programs: $150 off the program price.
- Semana Santa, Day of the Dead, and other special holiday programs: $250 off the program price.
These discounts allow you to organise your own accommodation while still enjoying the Spanish classes, cultural activities, and excursions included in your program.
Yes. Homestay accommodation includes your own private bedroom, giving you personal space to relax, study, and unwind after a day of Spanish classes and activities.
You’ll share the household’s communal areas with your hosts, offering opportunities to interact with the family while still having a space of your own.
If you have particular requirements regarding your room or accommodation, please let us know before booking so we can discuss them with you.
Absolutely. We have female-only host families available and are happy to accommodate this request whenever possible.
Lunches are included in the course price from Monday to Friday. Most students like to explore Cuernavaca restaurants, cafes and street food options for their other meals, but if you would like an all-inclusive homestay with cooked evening meals and/or breakfasts then this can be arranged, for an extra price. If you would like homestay breakfasts and/or evening meals, please let us know during our “Homestay Video-Call” and we will arrange this for you.
Yes. Please let us know before you arrive if you have any dietary requirements or food allergies. We work closely with our host families and will always do our best to accommodate your needs.
