Name: Guided Spanish Immersion Trip to Oaxaca City, México - October 2026
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Oaxaca City, Mexico

Elizabeth - The Language Traveler

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Oct 11 - 17, 2026

Group size: 5 - 10

Guided Spanish Immersion Trip to Oaxaca City, México - October 2026

Oaxaca City, Mexico

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Elizabeth - The Language Traveler

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$NaN

Oct 11 - 17, 2026

Group size: 5 - 10

Program Leader Onsite
Program leader accompanies the group to support language immersion and coordinate group activities
6 hotel nights
Hotel in Oaxaca city
2 airport transfers
To & from Oaxaca airport and hotel
4 Spanish classes
1 pre-departure class and 3 classes onsite in Oaxaca
Select meals
All breakfasts at hotel, 2 lunches, 3 dinners included
Oaxaca city walking tour
City walking tour with local tour guide
Cooking class
Visit the market to pick up fresh ingredients and make a local dish
Hierve el Agua excursion
Visit the Hierve el Agua to see the petrified waterfalls and natural springs. Guided hike and time to enjoy the view.
Monte Albán excursion
Guided tour of the Zapotec city built over 2000 years ago.
Tips for guides, drivers
Tips for local guides are included (you may tip more if you choose, but not required).
Invest in the Community
Invest in local education in Oaxaca. See Hotel Con Corazon's website for more details.
Preparation materials
Pre-departure materials sent via email to help prepare travelers for the program
Pre-departure Meeting
Meet with fellow group members and program leader to ask questions before departure.

International flights
Participants are responsible for their international flights: please double-check arrival & departure dates carefully and wait until the trip is confirmed before purchasing any non-refundable flights.
Select meals
Participants are responsible for lunches and dinners not listed as included in the itinerary.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included. Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain their own travel insurance to cover medical expenses, unforeseen events, delays, trip interruptions, or cancellations.
Documentation
Any costs associated with obtaining required documents for travel: passport, visa if applicable, etc.
Personal purchases
Gifts, souvenirs, etc.

October 15 Cultural Activity

$65

Oct 11: Arrival Day
Oct 11: Arrival Day
Travel day: Arrival in Oaxaca
Arrive at Oaxaca airport and transfer to the hotel. After checking in, join the group for dinner. Enjoy your first night out in Oaxaca and meet the other group members! Remember, from the moment of arrival, we'll communicate in Spanish as much as possible to set the tone for our language immersion program. After dinner, return to hotel to rest before our first full day.

Note: international flights not included. It's advisable to wait until the group program is confirmed for travel before purchasing any non-refundable flights.
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Oct 12: Class + Tour
Oct 12: Class + Tour
Spanish Class + City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have our first Spanish class. Free time for lunch on your own. The group will meet again in the afternoon for a walking tour to learn about the city and its history. End the first day with free time and dinner on your own.
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Oct 13: Classes
Oct 13: Classes
Spanish Class + Cooking Class
After breakfast at the hotel, receive a morning Spanish class. Free time and lunch on your own. This afternoon, learn about Oaxacan cuisine with a cooking class. We'll first visit the market and purchase fresh ingredients for our meal. After returning to the hotel, the cooking class resumes and students help prepare the food before enjoying a meal together.
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Oct 14: Hierve el Agua
Oct 14: Hierve el Agua
Hierve el Agua + Mezcal Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Today's excursion is a visit to Hierve el Agua; we'll first take a hike around the area to see the petrified waterfalls and enjoy the views of the mountains and valley. Then you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the springs; don't forget your bathing suit, towel, and a change of clothes if you plan on jumping in! Alternate activity: skip the mountain hike and enjoy the views from the natural pools. Lunch included before our mezcal tour this afternoon. Return to Oaxaca City and dinner on your own.
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Oct 15: Spanish Class
Oct 15: Spanish Class
Spanish Class & Free Afternoon
After breakfast at the hotel, receive a morning Spanish class. The rest of the day is yours to explore as you wish! You can use this time to either relax or explore the city on your own. Some suggested sites not specifically included in our itinerary: Templo de Santa Domingo, Museo de Culturas de Oaxaca, Jardín Etnobotánico, Zócalo plaza. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Optional activity ($65 add-on activity): purchase an additional cultural activity this afternoon. Travel south of the city to San Martín Tilcajete and San Bartolo Coyotepec to see the artisans at work making the colorful alebrijes and black clay pottery, including a pottery class.
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Oct 16: Monte Albán
Oct 16: Monte Albán
Group Excursion to Monte Albán
After breakfast, begin a morning excursion to Monte Albán. During the guided tour we'll see the 2000 year old city and learn about the culture and legacy of the Zapotec people. Lunch included after the tour. This afternoon, enjoy some free time during your last day in Oaxaca! Group dinner included this evening.
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Oct 17: Departure Day
Oct 17: Departure Day
Group Departure Day
Breakfast and checkout at the hotel. Say goodbye to Oaxaca and transfer to the airport. Return home with many memories and your new Spanish skills!

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Oct 11: Arrival Day

Travel day: Arrival in Oaxaca

Elizabeth - The Language Traveler

Hola, mi nombre es Elizabeth. :) My travel immersion programs are a mix of my experiences as a language teacher, language learner, educator, personal traveler, and group travel coordinator. I am excited to share my enthusiasm for language learning, and my years of teaching and travel experience, with those looking to take their Spanish skills to the next level through an immersion experience. The Language Traveler's mission: www.thelanguagetraveler.com/mission-reviews

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Support Local Education

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