Welcome to our weekly peek into the adventures that happen outside the classroom! This week’s photo takes us to the stunning Pueblo Mágico of Taxco de Alarcón, a beautiful colonial town nestled in the mountains just a short trip from our Cuernavaca school. This snapshot captures a truly special moment from last Saturday’s excursion. The […]
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When you first arrive at Ideal Spanish Mexico in either Cuernavaca or Oaxaca, you might notice something a little different. The atmosphere feels incredibly relaxed, almost like a second home. You might see students and teachers laughing together, enjoying a coffee on the patio, or simply chatting about their day. It can feel like we’re […]
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This week’s photo captures a moment of quiet reflection during one of our student excursions. It’s an image of our students, framed by the beautiful archway of the Ex-Convent of the Natividad in Tepoztlán, Morelos. They are gazing out at the legendary mountains of El Tepozteco, a place of ancient wisdom and breathtaking natural beauty. […]
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https://youtu.be/TvAVeB57e3E Last night, our students and staff from Ideal Spanish Mexico experienced the heart and soul of Mexico’s Independence Day celebration. We joined thousands of people in the main square, the Plaza de Armas, in Cuernavaca for the “Grito de Independencia” ceremony. The atmosphere was absolutely electric. The air buzzed with excitement as families and […]
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Mexican Independence Day is one of the most important and vibrant celebrations in the country, and the festivities are a fantastic way to experience Mexican culture and patriotism firsthand. While many people around the world mistakenly believe Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day, the true celebration takes place on September 15th and 16th. Here […]
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Xochicalco: A Picture-Perfect Day at the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl This second week’s photo takes us to Xochicalco, an ancient archaeological site just outside of Cuernavaca. While our students are busy learning Spanish, we love to take them on trips to explore the incredible history and natural beauty that surrounds us. This particular photo was taken […]
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Tomorrow, we’re trading our textbooks for a trip through time! We’re headed to the incredible archaeological site of Xochicalco, right here in Morelos. This isn’t just a fun day trip; it’s a chance to see and feel a crucial part of Mexico’s rich history, and maybe even bust a few myths you have about the […]
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Catrinas and Calacas: Day of the Dead Is Coming! The air is getting a little crisper, the marigolds are in full bloom, and the streets of Cuernavaca and Oaxaca are beginning to fill with vibrant colors and joyful anticipation. That’s right, Día de los Muertos is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to […]
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https://youtube.com/shorts/kK4TQs_hOe4?feature=share Here in Cuernavaca, the air is still buzzing with excitement as we enter the final stretch of one of the city’s most beloved and traditional events: the Feria de Tlaltenango. For ten days, the neighborhood of Tlaltenango has been transformed into a vibrant hub of culture, tradition, and celebration. This isn’t your typical modern […]
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This year, 2025, marks our 50th anniversary, and we are incredibly proud of our journey teaching Spanish to international students here in Cuernavaca. Our roots, however, go back even further. Our director, Hermilo, started his career in 1961, when he trained as a Spanish teacher at the legendary CIDOC, founded by Iván Illich. Since then, […]
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