Cuernavaca, Mexico
| Learning Vacations for 'The Young at Heart' |
| New Classes Begin Every Monday |
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Students of all ages are welcome to study Spanish any time of year at Instituto Chac-Mool and our exceptional daytime temperature (70's-80's) attracts many mature students especially during the fall and winter months. Some of the students coming to the school have never studied a language before, others are enhancing their Spanish skills for future travel or retirement in Latin America. Whatever the reason, we believe you will not only increase your Spanish level, but will have a rewarding and fun vacation where you will meet others of similar age and interests.
Your Spanish classes are weekdays from 8:50 am to 1:50 pm and new classes begin each Monday. Students may study for as many weeks as they like. The class size is no more than 5 students per instructor and your group level will be determined by testing and a personal interview on your first day of class. After classes end all students have the opportunity to study one-on-one with an instructor for a 20 minute session (Monday - Thursday), if desired.
Also offered until about 3 pm are optional lectures and discussion groups. Special topics offered in the fall and winter months include:
- Retiring in Mexico: including the cost of living & buying property in Mexico and health care in Mexico.
- Popular Mexico retirement destinations such as Chapala/Ajiijic, San Miguel de Allende, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, among others.
- Learn about the festivals and fiestas of Mexico to know when and where to plan your future trips.
- Traveling alone in Mexico, safety tips and how to meet people.
- Mexican cooking classes, arts and crafts, movies, and Latin dance lessons.
Optional Cultural Excursions:
- Guided full-day cultural excursions are offered each Saturday.
- Overnight trips may be arranged when at least 7 students sign up. While at the school, please ask for trip itineraries and costs, and ask if your destination of choice can be arranged. See our scheduled excursions.
If you are traveling alone, with a partner, or in a group, Instituto Chac-Mool welcomes you! Our Natural Approach to learning is the easiest way to acquire a new language and no age is too old to learn. We guarantee it!
We invite you to take a look at our course details, housing options and to contact us for more information. Registration is easy and can be done online and without advance payment. Our representative will provide you with all the information needed to make planning your trip effortless.
| Accommodations |
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Many students choose to live with a Mexican family while they are studying Spanish, these homestays can be arranged for you by Instituto Chac-Mool. The homestay option provides the opportunity to practice the Spanish language as well as to experience and appreciate the Mexican culture.
ICM offers homestays with Mexican families that are an easy walk to the school. The families provide three meals a day, and most special diets can be accommodated. If you have a preference, we can place you with a host family without children, and with or without a senior member of the family in the home. You can request a room with a private or with a shared bathroom.
Guesthouses with kitchenettes may also be available. These may be rented with or without meals. A guesthouse with meals gives you the opportunity to enjoy mealtime with the host family that also lives on the property. If you'd prefer to arrange a hotel, bed and breakfast, or other rental, we recommend www.cuernavacainfo.com.
| Mexico City Airport Transportation |
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We can arrange for a private driver to personally pick you up in the airport in Mexico City and deliver you to your accommodations in Cuernavaca. There are also commuter buses available for the hour and 40 minute trip, a schedule is available on this website, select "Getting Here".
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I had a marvelous time in the school and city and hope to return within a year. You have spoiled me, when I go back I am going to insist on staying with the same family again, great family, great food, good fun.
-Ron, Retired
I returned from Cuernavaca a couple of days ago and thought I'd report on what a great experience it was. It exceeded my expectations. The school is beautiful and the teachers were excellent. What's more, they seemed to enjoy what they were doing. The lodging was comfortable, and my hostess was a wonderful cook. In spite of all my worries--my nature is to worry--all the travel arrangements went very smoothly, in spite of the three-hour delay because of fog in Atlanta.
- Nancy, Retired
I thoroughly enjoyed my three weeks at Chac-Mool. I thought that the teaching was excellent and, something I'd not encountered before, ensemble teaching. There was communication between maestros. And the atmosphere was totally delightful.
- Linda, Retired mental health professional
I returned from Cuernavaca a couple of days ago and thought I'd report on what a great experience it was. It exceeded my expectations. The school is beautiful and the teachers were excellent. What's more, they seemed to enjoy what they were doing. The lodging was comfortable, and my hostess was a wonderful cook. In spite of all my worries--my nature is to worry--all the travel arrangements went very smoothly, in spite of the three-hour delay because of fog in Atlanta.
- Nancy, Translator & Writer
I had a wonderful time in Cuernavaca! The food was wonderful, the weather outstanding and the Chac-Mool experience everything that I hoped it would be.
-Colleen, retired
My experience here at Chac-Mool has been fantastic! The teachers have been so encouraging and I feel my confidence and ability to speak Spanish has much improved! I have found the school and the community to be so helpful in experiencing the culture of mexico. There is so much to see here in Cuernavaca. My three week stay has flashed by way too quickly! Thank you Chac-Mool for an experience of a lifetime.
- Floyd, Engineer
We returned yesterday from our study at Chac-Mool, and truly it was a God-send that I came across your website. We thoroughly enjoyed our study there and the city of Cuernavaca also. I'm so pleased and I can't wait to come back, which I hope to do soon.
- Fred, Retired
One of the most gratifying, exciting learning weeks I´ve had. Thank you Chac-Mool. Gracias Mexico!
-Ellen, teacher
Thank you for my friendly family that lived right next to the school. A longer walk would have been difficult for me. I will return for as many years and I am able travel.
- Sarah, Retired
It was nice to find a program that catered to young and old. We will be back each winter to continue our studies and to escape the cold weather up north.
- Betty & Will, Retired
I thought I was too old to learn Spanish, but my teachers were patient and understanding and taught me more than I ever imagined!
- Ray, Retired
The people at Chac-Mool were intelligent, warm, friendly and very helpful, and they gave me a wonderful time.
- Robert, Math Professor
Classes in the palapas were great -especially in the hot weather and I enjoyed the pool too. The excursions with explanation from our teachers added to our enjoyment and learning - Xochicalco was particularly interesting. We'll recommend this school to our friends.
- Ann, active adult
Thanks for making my lifelong dream to learn Spanish come true. You made it easier than I thought possible.
- Travis, Retired 80s
You've made our plans to retire in Mexico complete. Now that our four weeks of Spanish classes are up we are moving to our dream retirement home in Ajijic.
- Betty and Samuel, active adults
Privada de la Pradera #108 Colonia Pradera
Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico 62170
