Learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen

Why learn Spanish in Playa Del Carmen?

Discover the beauty of learning Spanish in the stunning Caribbean at our school in Playa Del Carmen! Nestled along the Riviera Maya, this area boasts some of Mexico's most breathtaking beaches and endless opportunities for aquatic adventures. Playa Del Carmen is renowned as one of the world's top scuba diving destinations. Remarkably, the city has retained its charm, allowing visitors to enjoy an authentic Mexican experience away from the crowds of mass tourism.

Once a quaint fishing village, Playa Del Carmen has transformed into the most vibrant city on the Yucatán Peninsula. Its famous pedestrian street, 'La Quinta', is home to some of the finest shopping in Mexico, while the nightlife is truly exceptional. The city is easy to explore, with most attractions within walking distance of each other.

About our school in Playa Del Carmen

Just six blocks from the pristine white sands and vibrant turquoise waters of Playa del Carmen, our school offers an ideal location for you to fully enjoy your time here.

You will learn Spanish in one of our ten open-air classrooms, each featuring charming thatched roofs and nestled within our tropical gardens. With a maximum of seven students per classroom, the design fosters a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

During breaks, you can enjoy a traditional Mexican snack at our cafeteria or challenge your classmates to a game of volleyball on our dedicated court!

Location of our school in Playa Del Carmen

What accommodation is available in Playa Del Carmen?

Make your stay unforgettable by living with a host family! At a maximum of just 20 minutes’ walk from the school, this is also a really convenient accommodation option, and will also allow you to practice your Spanish on an everyday basis with native speakers.

Alternatively, the school also offers Student Residence accommodation, which is the option to choose if you would prefer to stay with other students from the school. The residence has a great location in the centre of Playa del Carmen, just 5 minutes walking distance away from the school and 10 minutes from the beach!

There are 12 double rooms, each equipped with a TV and private bathroom. As well as all this, the residence is equipped with air-conditioning and offers wireless Internet throughout.

The residence is available on a self-catering basis, with access to a large shared kitchen where you can prepare your meals. A buffet style breakfast can also be booked, and is served on the outdoor terrace each morning.

Available activities in Playa Del Carmen

There is certainly plenty to see and do in Playa del Carmen and our school offers a lively activities programme to help you make the most of this! Activities are all completely optional and may incur a small additional charge to cover costs. Please note that the school may require a minimum number of participants to run the advertised activities.

If there is anything that you would like to do that is not on the activities programme whilst you are in Playa del Carmen, please do not hesitate to speak with the school’s friendly staff, who will be pleased to provide you with the information to allow you to arrange this yourself. When you arrive at the school, our colleagues will let you know what they are offering, but you can also visit the school’s reception at any point for further information on activities.

Just to give you an idea, some activities that the school have previously offered include visits to the ancient Mayan centre at Chichen-Itza, visits to natural parks to see endangered species and trips to Cancun.

Apart from the school’s activities, the area also offers visitors the opportunity to scuba dive, snorkel, kiteboard, skydive and windsurf amongst many, many others!

How to get to our school in Playa Del Carmen

Cancun International Airport is approximately 40-45 minutes’ drive from Playa del Carmen. You can take a bus from the airport to Playa del Carmen (journey time is approximately 65 minutes). Alternatively, we are also able to arrange airport transfers if required. Please note that these are not included in the course price.

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Student stories on our blog

Playa del Carmen – visiting the school

I recently visited our school in Playa del Carmen and happy to report that it really is located in a very special setting, just 10 minutes walking distance away from the beautiful white sand beach and Quinta Avenida, the town’s main street. The streets in Playa del Carmen are clearly marked and most of the shops, nightlife and the school are located in a small area, it is very easy to find your way around the town. The school itself is set in its own self-contained grounds with tropical gardens, a cafeteria where you can buy drinks and snacks, a volleyball court and hammocks where you can relax after class! Each classroom is situated in a sheltered outdoor cabana, overlooking the gardens, so you can enjoy the fantastic Mexican weather even when you are in lessons! Read more...

 

Playa del Carmen

I’ve just come back from 2 weeks in Playa del Carmen and have to tell you about my amazing holiday. If you are looking for winter sun, this is the place to be, even at the start of November we were experiencing temperatures of over 30°c every day, which was a very welcome change from the British winter. Bliss!!! The hub of the town is the Avenida 5, a pedestrianised street which runs parallel to the beach and stretches right across the town. This is the place to come if you want to go shopping and there are plenty of bars and restaurants where you can get inexpensive Mexican dishes and of course sample the local cerveza. Read more...

 

Fun in the Sun!

Try to think of a typical day in your Spanish class. Now imagine learning Spanish just 5 minutes on foot from beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise blue Caribbean water as far as you can see. It sounds like paradise because it is! Playa del Carmen, Mexico was the most beautiful place I can imagine for a Spanish course. I just returned from a trip there, had a great time and was so impressed with how fun-loving, friendly, welcoming, and laid-back the people were – I loved it. But who wouldn’t love a Caribbean location where you can also explore fascinating Mayan ruins, visit water parks, and try all kinds of water sports?! On my first evening in Playa del Carmen, I took a stroll along 5th Avenue, or “La Quinta” as the locals refer to it – the main commercial, pedestrian boulevard in the city. Here you will find no shortage of sidewalk cafés, charming Mexican handcraft shops, lively bars, night clubs, and a range of restaurants wide enough to satisfy anyone’s appetite! And once you’re done exploring ‘La Quinta’ you should try 30th Avenue between Constituyentes and 34th Avenue which also has a great selection of incredible restaurants with authentic Mexican cuisine! Read more...