Several hours South of Mexico City, Oaxaca offers the student a breather from the hectic pace of bustling M.C. while introducing the traveler to Mexico’s rich Indian culture and tons of beautiful beaches. With a great year round mild climate and decent Spanish prices, this makes Oaxaca a great Mexican center for Spanish immersion. Plus, it’s not too far from Mexico’s beaches.
Getting There: Fly into Xoxocotlan Airport in Oaxaca, OAX. Most schools offer private airport transfers to the school and/or host families. A budget option would be to fly into Mexico City and take taxi to TAPO bus station and take a luxury line bus Linea Uno or ADO GL) to Oaxaca.
Accent: Clean, slow Spanish; great for beginners
- 20 hours + of private or group Spanish classes a week
- 7 days accommodation at host family with 6 days of meals. No meals on Sunday.
- Free/reduced price excursions with schools like dancing, cooking classes and afternoon trips
- Registration fees as much as $100 are not included in prices
Oaxaca Spanish Schools:
- Vinigulaza Spanish School ~ $315 a week
- classes for children
- on-line placement test available
- Instituto Cultural Oaxaca ~$310 a week
- placement exam required
- each additional week of paid study is cheaper
- Amigos del Sol ~$340 a week
- placement exam required
- Español Interactivo Language School ~$340 a week
- International Diploma of Spanish certification given
- volunteering available
Accommodation: If opting for a non-home stay, Hostels are your best option. They range in price from $10- $15 a night.
Navigation: Oaxaca street map
