Learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen

Learn Spanish in a Caribbean paradise at our school in Playa Del Carmen! On the Riviera Maya and home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico, there are plenty of opportunities for aquatic adventures! In fact, ‘Playa’ is famous for being one of the best locations in the world for scuba diving! The city has managed to escape many of the trappings of mass tourism and, as such, continues to offer visitors an authentic ‘Mexican’ experience!

Originally a small fishing village, Playa Del Carmen has evolved to become the most exciting city on the Yucatán Peninsula! Its famous pedestrianised avenue, ‘La Quinta’ offers arguably some of the best shopping in Mexico and the nightlife is incredible! The city is easily navigable, with most points of interest located within walking distance of one another.

Accommodation

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 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.

Activities

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 there

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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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...