COLORS AND FLAVORS OF CENTRAL MEXICO

With a passionate guide, we explore the National Museum of Anthropology, home to one of the most impressive collections of Indigenous art and culture in the Americas. After the guided visit, we take part in an observation activity in which each student chooses an object and describes it in Spanish.
In the afternoon, we share a Mexican meal at the museum restaurant while exchanging impressions of what we’ve learned. Later, we walk through Chapultepec Forest to the Museum of Modern Art, which houses a permanent collection of works by major Mexican painters, including Frida Kahlo’s largest painting: The Two Fridas.

Today we leave the modern metropolis to visit Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods. We walk along the Avenue of the Dead between pyramids, speaking about the past and the civilizations that still pulse beneath our feet. Here we also practice Spanish in symbolic contexts: telling stories, imagining lives, building an altar of words.

We begin by walking through history in the Historic Center and Alameda Park: the Zócalo, the National Palace, the Cathedral. We explore murals by Diego Rivera and other muralists at San Ildefonso, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Mural Museum.
We discuss Mexico’s major transformations with our guide. In small groups, we conduct spontaneous interviews in the plaza to practice Spanish and discover different perspectives on life in the city.

We leave the city for Tepoztlán, a sacred town where the mountain seems to speak. We begin with a “treasure hunt” activity, exploring the Magical Town in small groups.
We continue with a linguistic rally in the local market: searching for ingredients, asking prices, interviewing vendors. We then eat at the traditional market, savoring pre-Hispanic dishes. We learn recipes—but also words, gestures, and stories. Spanish flows among aromas, laughter, and handmade tortillas.

In the afternoon, we say goodbye to Tepoztlán and continue on to Taxco, a charming mining town known for its silver craftsmanship. In the evening, we gather for a reflection circle to share experiences.

We spend the night in a beautiful hotel overlooking the many hills of the White City.

En la tarde, nos despedimos de Tepoztlán y seguimos hacia Taxco, un encantador pueblo minero conocido por su trabajo artesanal en plata. Por la tarde, nos reunimos para compartir nuestras experiencias en un círculo de reflexión.

Dormimos en un hermosos con vista a los muchos cerros de la ciudad blanca.

Today we explore Taxco, a colonial town famous for its white architecture, cobblestone streets, and silver legacy.

In the morning, we visit scenic viewpoints offering spectacular views of red rooftops and surrounding mountains. We then explore the historic center and the impressive Church of Santa Prisca, a jewel of New Spanish Baroque.

In the afternoon, we enter the world of silver. We visit a workshop-factory where master silversmiths proudly share their craft, tools, and stories. Learning becomes alive as we converse with them, practice Spanish through questions, and discover technical vocabulary related to silverwork. An experience that shines through human warmth and linguistic richness.

The rest of the day is free—to talk, write, or simply observe village life from a bench in the plaza.

In the morning, we visit the archaeological site of Xochicalco, an ancient ceremonial center that flourished after the fall of Teotihuacan. We explore its temples, terraces, and astronomical observatory while uncovering the stories whispered by the stones.
This pre-Hispanic city invites reflection on the cycles of civilizations and their relationship with sky, time, and earth.

Afterwards, we enjoy a relaxed and flavorful lunch at the historic Hacienda de Cortés, a place that blends colonial architecture with lush gardens—perfect for sharing travel anecdotes and continuing Spanish practice.

In the afternoon, we return to Mexico City and settle into the Roma neighborhood, a vibrant and creative area filled with cafés, bookstores, and street art.

We begin the day in the charming neighborhood of San Ángel, visiting the twin studios of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo—intimate spaces of creation, rebellion, and passion for Mexican art.
We then stroll through the Saturday Bazaar, a colorful artisan market where we practice Spanish while chatting with artists and vendors.

After lunch, we dive into the symbolic universe of the Anahuacalli Museum, designed by Diego Rivera to house his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts. This visit connects us with Indigenous worldviews and invites reflection on the links between past and present.

In the afternoon, we return to Hotel Stanza in Roma, ending the day by sharing impressions and newly learned words.

Today, each participant chooses their immersion path:

• Option 1 – Iztapalapa Tour
  We explore this resilient and vibrant neighborhood, visiting community cultural projects, murals that tell stories of struggle, and traditions such as the Passion of Christ. Spanish here is strong, expressive, and full of powerful narratives.
• Option 2 – Nature in Los Dinamos
  A hike through forests in the southwest of the city. Among pines, rivers, and trails, we discover a quieter, wilder side of the metropolis. We learn about local flora and fauna and practice Spanish through interaction with local guides.
• Option 3 – Culinary Workshop
  We visit a traditional market to discover Mexican ingredients. Guided by a cook, we prepare a traditional dish together, learning culinary vocabulary and sharing knowledge around the fire.

In the afternoon, we return to the hotel with minds and hearts full of new words and experiences.

A day to reconnect with the city’s agricultural origins. We begin by visiting a chinampa—the floating gardens of Xochimilco—where farmers share their ancestral cultivation methods.
We harvest ingredients and navigate the canals, talking, asking questions, and listening to stories of resistance and care for the land, while enjoying a fresh, healthy meal aboard a trajinera.

In the afternoon, we return to the hotel with joyful palates and new words blooming. Free time to explore the Roma neighborhood.

Por la mañana, visitamos la Casa Azul, el hogar de Frida Kahlo, donde sus objetos, colores y pinturas nos cuentan su vida y su dolor, su fuerza y su libertad.

Después, disfrutamos de tiempo libre en Coyoacán, un barrio bohemio y tranquilo. Podemos visitar el mercado, probar un chocolate caliente, conversar con artistas callejeros o simplemente sentarnos en la plaza para observar la vida pasar… y practicar español con quienes se crucen en nuestro camino.

En la noche nos dirigimos al aeropuerto para emprender el viaje de regreso.Nos despedimos de este país que ya habita en nosotros. Volvemos a casa con la maleta llena de palabras, de acentos, de historias vividas. El viaje continúa… en cada conversación que tengamos, en cada mirada más abierta, en cada puente que ahora sabemos construir.