Learn Spanish on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, a few blocks from the beach.
Playa del Carmen is a lively town on the Riviera Maya, with white beaches, turquoise water and the pedestrian Quinta Avenida at its heart. Our school here is Enforex Mexico Playa del Carmen, with classrooms that include traditional open-air palapas with thatched roofs.
Why Playa del Carmen is a great place to learn Spanish
Mexican Spanish is the most widely spoken variety of Spanish in the world, and it is clear and easy to follow. In Playa del Carmen you can combine intensive lessons with a real holiday: the beach, the cenotes and Mayan sites are all close by. The town is international, but away from the tourist streets Spanish is the everyday language.
- Beach and sea Swim and snorkel in the Caribbean, or take the ferry to Cozumel, one of the world’s best-known diving spots.
- Nature Swim in the cenotes, the crystal-clear natural pools of the Yucatán, and explore the jungle around them.
- History Visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum above the sea, and Cobá and Chichén Itzá inland.
Spanish schools in Playa del Carmen
Enforex Mexico Playa del Carmen
Up to 5% off all courses!What makes Playa del Carmen special
Playa del Carmen has grown from a fishing village into a lively town, and it keeps a relaxed Caribbean pace. Evenings on the Quinta Avenida, street food and fresh fish tacos are part of life here, and the whole Riviera Maya is within reach by colectivo, the local shared minibuses.
Accommodation in Playa del Carmen
You can stay with shared apartments with other students, host families or student residences. You book your accommodation together with your course; it usually runs from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after it ends, and extra nights can be added.
Frequently asked questions about learning Spanish in Playa del Carmen
Which Spanish courses can I take in Playa del Carmen?
Our school in Playa del Carmen offers intensive courses, courses combining group and private lessons, DELE and SIELE exam preparation, semi-intensive courses that leave more free time and courses for the over-50s. Open the school above to see its courses, lessons per week and class sizes, and ask us if you are not sure which course suits you.
When is the best time to learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen?
The most pleasant months are December to April, with sunshine and little rain. Summer is hot and humid, and the hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms, if any, in September and October.
Is Mexican Spanish different from the Spanish spoken in Spain?
Pronunciation and some words differ, and people say ‘ustedes’ instead of ‘vosotros’. Mexican Spanish is understood everywhere and is the variety you will hear most across the Americas.
Can I really practise Spanish in a tourist town like Playa del Carmen?
Yes. The Quinta Avenida is busy with visitors, but the school, your host family or flatmates, and the shops and markets away from the centre give you plenty of Spanish every day.
How do I get to Playa del Carmen?
Fly to Cancún international airport; from there it is about an hour by bus.
Ready to learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen?
Book online in a few minutes – there is nothing to pay until the school has confirmed your place. Or ask us: we know every school personally.