EXPERIENCE OAXACA AS A LOCAL

Learn Spanish in a

non-touristy village in Oaxaca

Why choose Español Interactivo?

Study Spanish with professional teachers while you experience the village of San Andrés Huayapam, learn about the local culture, and have fun in an inclusive

& friendly atmosphere at our school

Inclusive and Friendly Atmosphere

We are a small, women-run family business that prides itself in warmly

welcoming everybody, always!

100% personalized Spanish classes

for your needs & goals

We plan learning strategies and monitor your progress, with the goal of improving your oral expression in Spanish. We provide you with easy to use materials made by us.

Experienced Spanish Instructors

We have 25 years of experience teaching Spanish as a second language at our Spanish immersion School in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Learn in a non-touristy rural setting

If you want to get away from the tourist crowds, to avoid hearing/speaking English, and you won't miss the amenities of a city,

our school is for you!

Cultural Experiences

Our cultural activities are a fun way

to learn more about Oaxaca

and practice your Spanish

in local daily life situations

Complimentary Coffee Break

Refuel with a cup of coffee and pan dulce, and enjoy another opportunity for conversation during coffee break.

Courses & Fees

SPANISH IMMERSION LESSONS IN-PERSON OR ONLINE

One-on-One

PRIVATE (15 hrs/week)

450 USD


2 Cultural Experiences

10:00-1:00, Monday - Friday

(Classes & Cultural Experiences)

All levels, Ages: 18+

1 FREE online Spanish lesson

PRIVATE (20 hrs/week)

600 USD


3 Cultural Experiences

9:00-1:00, Monday - Friday

(Classes & Cultural Experiences)

All levels, Ages: 18+

1 FREE online Spanish lesson

Cultural Experiences 

Food & drink demonstrations / tastings

Sample delicious Mexican recipes

Explore Huayapam and its surroundings

Experience daily life in the authentic nearby local neighborhoods

Learn how to take public transportation

Commute like a local: in a moto-taxi, bus or colectivo

Chocolate making/tasting

Make Oaxacan chocolate from scratch

Mexican & Oaxacan Art History lectures (for Advanced Students)

Get the facts with an Art Historian

Cumbia & Reggaeton lessons

Wow your friends with new moves!

Make a Group with Friends or Family!

Group (15 hrs/week)

270 USD per person


2-3 people

2 Cultural Experiences

10:00-1:00, Monday - Friday

(Classes & Cultural Experiences)

All levels, Ages: 18+

1 FREE online Spanish lesson

GROUP (20 hrs/week)

360 USD per person


2-3 people

3 Cultural Experiences

9:00-1:00, Monday - Friday

(Classes & Cultural Experiences)

All levels, Ages: 18+

1 FREE online Spanish lesson

Spanish for Children 🧒

GROUP or Private, In-Person or Online


Please inquire about our Children's program and fees

ONLINE SPANISH CLASSES

PRIVATE

27 USD / hour


Learn at your own pace

GROUP (2 people)

22 USD / hour , per person


Form a group with friends or family

SPECIAL OFFER for NEW STUDENTS
Pay 4 online lessons, and get 1 FREE!

Read our students' comments on Google Maps and Tripadvisor :

Stay in a non-touristy Oaxacan village & speak all day in Spanish

We’re located in San Andrés Huayapam, Oaxaca (25 minutes from downtown Oaxaca). You can take public transport from Oaxaca City (bus, colectivo, or taxi). When studying with us, we highly recommend staying in Huayapam; there are a number of AirBnb options available, a hotel, restaurants, food stores, a hiking trail, a park: everything that is necessary for your stay. If you want to get away from the tourist crowds, to avoid hearing/speaking English, and if you won't miss the amenities of a city, our school is for you!

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FAQs

Where is San Andrés Huayapam?  

San Andrés Huayapam is a small traditional town that is only 25 minutes from Oaxaca City by car, and 35 minutes by bus.

What can I do in San Andrés Huayapam?

Huayapam is a quiet place where you can breathe fresh air, go for a walk, and experience a small Mexican village. There are traditional Oaxacan food restaurants, small food stores, hiking trails in the mountains, a park with bike rentals, a pool and green areas; and a couple of places to have dinner and drinks in the afternoon and evenings.

How do I get to San Andrés Huayapam from the airport or bus Station ?
  • From the Oaxaca International Airport: it is best to take a yellow taxi cab to Huayapam; they are not readily available inside the airport, but you can text us when you arrive so we can send one to pick you up.
  • From the ADO First Class Bus Station: you can take a yellow taxi cab; they are readily available at the bus station.
Is there public transportation between Huayapam and Oaxaca City?

Yes, you can take a bus, taxi colectivo, or yellow taxi cab to San Andrés Huayapam.

The buses are white, and have a sign with the name of the village above the windshield. The colectivos are a dark red & white color with the name on the windshield too. The buses and taxis colectivos cost 15-20 pesos. A yellow taxi cab costs around 150-200 pesos.

You can see in the following map that, close to downtown Oaxaca, along the main highway called "Periférico", there are quite a number of bus/taxi colectivo stops, some of which are marked with dark pink circles along the pink route:

When you get to Huayapam, you get off the bus or taxi colectivo at the bus stop behind the village's yellow church:

From the bus stop you can easily walk to our school:

Do you recommend staying in Huayapam?

Yes, if you want to get away from the tourist crowds, to avoid hearing/speaking English, and if you won't miss the amenities of a city, we highly recommend staying in Huayapam!

What accommodation options are there in Huayapam?

There is a hotel with a pool and there are also quite a few options for houses, apartments, rooms and cabins registered on Airbnb.

Can I rent a car during my stay?

Yes, you can rent a car at the airport. It's a good option if you're staying in Huayapam and want to visit Oaxaca City frequently, or other interesting villages.

😃 Need more information, or want to make a reservation? 🗓️

Please fill out the inquiry form, email us or text us! 💬

Email us:

Address

Los Mártires 36-BIS, San Andrés Huayapam, Oaxaca. México.