Family Spanish Immersion Course in Mexico




Explore Central Mexico

A Personalized Spanish Immersion Experience for the Whole Family.

Our family Spanish immersion courses in Cuernavaca, Mexico are designed around your family, giving parents and children the opportunity to learn Spanish, experience Mexican culture and explore Mexico together. Every family program is individually designed following a video call with the parents, allowing us to tailor the Spanish lessons, cultural activities and excursions to the ages, interests and Spanish levels of each family member. We also offer special family rates for families traveling with children under 18 — contact us for details about our current family offers.

Learn. Experience. Live.


Spanish Immersion Designed Around Your Family

No two families are the same, which is why we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all family Spanish course. Before you arrive, we’ll speak with you by video call to understand what your family enjoys and what you want to get from your time in Mexico. We can then tailor your immersion experience around your children’s ages and interests as well as your own, with activities ranging from salsa, bachata and cumbia classes, Mexican cookery and arts and crafts to ceramics workshops, visits to the Cuernavaca Children’s Museum and trips to water parks or Six Flags.

Person jumping into the river at Las Estacas, Mexico

Why Family Spanish Immersion 2027?

Full Immersion


Fully immerse yourself in the Spanish language and practice with native speakers

Whole-Family Experience

Age appropriate excursions and activities tailored to your family

Explore Mexico


Flexible choice of weekend excursions suit both children and adults

Fluent Spanish


Age appropriate Spanish classes to help you and your children achieve your Spanish goals

Immersion Activities

Take part in age appropriate immersion activities designed around the interests of your family

Make Friends and Experience Mexico Like a Local

A family Spanish immersion course is about much more than learning Spanish in a classroom. Where possible, we can arrange joint activities and excursions with local Mexican children of similar ages to your own children, giving them the opportunity to make friends and use Spanish naturally with children their own age. Previous family groups have taken part in joint immersion activities with children from local schools, creating memorable opportunities for cultural exchange and helping children experience everyday Mexican life from a local perspective.

Explore Cuernavaca and Discover Central Mexico Together

Your family can also explore some of the fascinating destinations around Cuernavaca on personalized weekend excursions. Depending on your family’s interests, excursions can include Tepoztlán, Malinalco, Las Estacas, Xochimilco, Xochicalco and Tlayacapan. From ancient archaeological sites and magical towns to natural attractions and family-friendly activities, we’ll help create an itinerary that works for both children and adults.

Family group in Tepoztlan Mexico
Table outlining what is included in our Family Spanish Immersion course. includes information about accommodation, Spanish classes and airport pick up

What is included in the Family Spanish Immersion Course?

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Families at the split tree in Tepoztlan

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FAQs

What is a family Spanish immersion course?

A family Spanish immersion course allows parents and children to learn Spanish and experience Mexican culture together in Mexico. At Iguana Abroad, every family program is personalized around the ages, interests and Spanish levels of the individual family members.

Where are your family Spanish immersion courses held?

Our family Spanish immersion courses are based in Cuernavaca, Mexico, the City of Eternal Spring. From Cuernavaca, families can explore the city and take excursions to destinations throughout the surrounding region.

Can you customize the Spanish immersion course for our family?

Yes. Personalization is at the heart of our family Spanish immersion courses. Before your arrival, we’ll arrange a video call with the parents to discuss your family’s interests, the ages of your children and what you would like to experience in Mexico. We then use this information to design your family’s immersion program.

What activities can children do during the family Spanish immersion course?

Activities are selected according to the ages and interests of your children. Possibilities include Latin dance classes such as salsa, bachata and cumbia, Mexican cooking classes, arts classes, ceramics workshops, water parks, Six Flags, the Cuernavaca Children’s Museum and visits to see Mexico’s famous axolotl.

Can my children meet Mexican children their own age?

Yes. Where arrangements can be made with local schools and families, we can organize joint immersion activities and excursions with Mexican children of similar ages to your children. This gives them the opportunity to make friends, practise Spanish naturally and experience Mexican culture alongside local children.

What excursions can families take during the course?

Family excursions are personalized according to your interests. Possible destinations include Tepoztlán, Malinalco, Las Estacas, Xochimilco, Xochicalco and Tlayacapan. We’ll discuss the options with you before the course and help create an itinerary that your whole family will enjoy.

 

Do my children need to speak Spanish before joining?

No. Children of all Spanish levels can take part in a family Spanish immersion course, including complete beginners. Activities and Spanish instruction can be adapted to the ages and abilities of your children so that they can learn Spanish naturally while enjoying their time in Mexico.

Can families with teenagers take the course?

Absolutely. Family immersion courses can be tailored to children and teenagers of different ages. When designing your program, we’ll take your children’s individual interests into account and, where possible, arrange opportunities for them to spend time with Mexican children of similar ages.

Are there special prices for families?

Yes. We offer special family deals for families traveling with children under 18. Because every family immersion course is individually designed, the price depends on the size and needs of your family and the activities and accommodation you choose. Contact us for details about our current family offers.

 

Can children attend the course without their parents?

No. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent on the course. Our family immersion programs are designed for parents and children to experience Mexico and learn Spanish together.

What makes Iguana Abroad's family Spanish immersion course different?

Our family courses are personally designed for each individual family, rather than offering a standard package of activities. We combine Spanish learning with cultural experiences, excursions and opportunities to interact with local Mexican families and children. This allows us to create an immersion experience that is genuinely suited to your family’s ages, interests and goals.

Big Family Group at Las Estacas, Mexico