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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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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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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Today, IDEAL Spanish Mexico took a trip to the enchanting “pueblo mágico” of Malinalco, and what a day it was! We were joined by our wonderful German volunteers and a guest from a partner school, all ready to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of this unique town. Our adventure began with a vigorous […]
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Taxco’s Dramatic Beauty This week we’re featuring a truly spectacular shot of Taxco, taken from the viewpoint at the Church of Guadalupe. The panoramic view shows the famous Santa Prisca Church in the distance, its beautiful architecture set against a dramatic sky filled with dark, moody clouds. Taxco is one of the most popular day […]
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Hace 5 años publicamos este texto en nuestro blog, hablando de que el gobierno del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador le estaba pidiendo disculpas a la Corona Española y al Vaticano, mediante una carta, por la llamada “Conquista de México”. Nos parece bien publicar nuevamente el texto porque el tema sigue vigente, el tema del […]
Explore More Five years ago, we published a blog post about Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador sending a letter to the Spanish Crown and the Vatican, requesting an apology for the “Conquest of Mexico.” We feel it’s a good time to revisit this piece because the topic of mestizaje (racial and cultural mixing) is still very […]
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A Glimpse into Tlacolula’s Sunday Market Welcome to our new weekly feature, Photo of the Week! Each week, we’ll be sharing an image that captures a special moment from one of our adventures here in Mexico.This week’s photo takes us to the vibrant heart of Oaxaca—the Tlacolula Sunday Market. Held every week in this charming […]
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