Playa del Carmen, Mexico

The city of Playa del Carmen has grown from a small fishing villiage to a population of around 55 thousand inhabitants. Playa del Carmen is a great location for those that want to learn Spanish in Mexico as it provides a stunning beach location right on the Caribbean as well as a modern and warm atmosphere for studying Spanish. Playa del Carmen lies between the Mexican cities of Cancun and Tulum in Quintana Roo State on the Yucatan Peninsula. The Spanish school where you will study Spanish is in the city center only a few blocks from the beach.

Playa del Carmen is only about 40 minutes by ground transport from the Cancun airport. It also hosts the jumping off point for the ferry to Cozumel island less than one hour away. Playa del Carmen is relatively small compared to its well known neighbor of Cancun, but its charm is eas to recognize due to its great shopping, various restaurants, and hopping nightlife. Playa del Carmen truly is a universally friendly location for those of all ages and interests who are interested in learning Spanish.

Playa del Carmen has become one of the most popular places that people flock to to study Spanish because there is plentiful supply of recreational activities when classes are over and you want to relax and have fun. Mexico in well known for its Spanish schools, but it is also known for its coasts and Playa del Carmen's can't be beat for wind surfing, fishing, diving, golf, and a variety of other water sports. The white sand beaches are some of the best in the world and can be blinding when the sun is shining right. The sand is also soft if you were planning on catching some sun. The water is so cear, you can see the oceans botton even in deeper portions off the coast. This is especially important when you are exploring the reef for stunning tropical fish and other sea life.

Outside of its world class beaches Playa del Carmen is not lacking in culture. Some of the most well preserved Mayan ruins are found less than a few hours of Playa del Carmen. The most recognized sites are Chichen Itza and Tulum. The school has occasional exursions to these sites and can always provide information on arranging a tour if an excursion is not running to a particular site at any given time. There are direct buses from Playa del Carmen for guided trips in many different languages.

Mexico provides a variety of wild life and the region surrounding Playa del Carmen definitely contributes its fair share. There are two large nature parks south of Playa del Carmen that provide a view into the flora and fauna that are native to this part of Mexico.

Students have been coming to Playa del Carmen for over a decade as they want to learn Spanish in a landscape full of beauty and simply stunning sites. We are sure you will find it breathtaking and one of the best places in Mexico to learn the local language..

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