Learn Spanish & Stay at

our Eco-Friendly Retreat

Hola! We are a family of professional Spanish instructors in San Andrés Huayapam, Oaxaca, who would love to welcome you to La Casita at Interactive Spanish Learning and stay in our eco-friendly room. We offer one private room and bathroom in our building for our Spanish students. The room is available for one person, or a couple.


After classes, feel free to use the entire house to yourself: cook a meal, hang out in the living room, work or unwind in our garden, patio, terrace or studio. Improve your Spanish, explore the surroundings, practice the new vocabulary from your classes, learn about local traditions, and enjoy having a homemade breakfast & Spanish conversation with your instructors every morning.

If you are interested in an authentic Spanish immersion experience in Mexico, you don't want to speak/hear English, and you are an independent & adventurous traveler, contact us, we will be happy to help you plan your visit!

Amenities


High-Speed Wi-Fi

Queen Size Bed with Linens

Tower Fan

Private Bathroom

Biodegradable Personal Care Products

(shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste)

Towels & Toilet Paper

Terrace

Full Kitchen & Kitchenware

Coffee Maker & Electric Kettle, Coffee & Tea

Purified Drinking Water

Honesty Bar (Snacks & Drinks)

Living Room with Ceiling Fan

Mosquito Screens in all Rooms

Studio

Constructed Wetland with Frogs

Fountain with Fish

Patio Furniture

Patio Table with Umbrella

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Spanish Immersion Experience

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Bedroom / Bathroom / Studio

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Kitchen / Living Room

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Terrace / Outdoor Areas

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Garden / Constructed Wetland

Spanish Immersion & Accommodation Packages

2024 fees

Intensive Spanish Immersion ● 15 hours/week ● 6 Nights (starting Sunday) + Breakfast

1 person 825 USD

1 couple 1360 USD

  • Online Level Placement & Information Session
  • Personalized Lesson Plan
  • Private Spanish Classes
  • Exclusive Interactive Spanish Learning Material
  • Private Room & Bathroom
  • Self-serve coffee, tea and purified water, 24/7
  • All Access to All Areas (shared only during classes)
  • Daily Breakfast at the house with your Instructors (Mon-Sat)*
  • Weekly homemade Mexican lunch at the house
  • Certificate of Attendance

*No breakfast nor activities with your instructors on Sundays

Total Spanish Immersion ● 20 hours/week ● 6 Nights (starting Sunday) + Breakfast

1 person 975 USD

1 couple 1660 USD

  • Online Level Placement & Information Session
  • Personalized Lesson Plan
  • Private Spanish Classes
  • Exclusive Interactive Spanish Learning Material
  • Private Room & Bathroom
  • Self-serve coffee, tea and purified water, 24/7
  • All Access to All Areas (shared only during classes)
  • Daily Breakfast at the house with your Instructors (Mon-Sat)*
  • Weekly homemade Mexican lunch at the house
  • Certificate of Attendance

*No breakfast nor activities with your instructors on Sundays


Intensive Spanish Retreat ● 15 hrs/week (30 hours total) ● 13 Nights (starting Sunday) + Breakfast

1 person 1690 USD

1 couple 2800 USD

  • Online Level Placement & Information Session
  • Private Spanish Classes
  • Personalized Lesson Plan
  • Exclusive Interactive Spanish Learning Material
  • Private Room & Bathroom
  • Self-serve coffee, tea and purified water, 24/7
  • All Access to All Areas (shared only during classes)
  • Daily Breakfast at School with Teachers (Mon-Sat)*
  • Weekly Homemade Mexican Lunch at the house
  • 1 Social Afternoon at the house with Cocktails or Drinks of Your Choice (1.5 hours)
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • 5% discount on the purchase of a package of 4 online classes after your stay

*No breakfast nor activities with your instructors on Sundays.

Total Spanish Retreat ● 20 hours/week (40 hours total) ● 13 Nights (starting Sunday) + Breakfast

1 person 1990 USD

1 couple 3400 USD

  • Online Level Placement & Information Session
  • Personalized Lesson Plan
  • Private Spanish Classes
  • Exclusive Interactive Spanish Learning Material
  • Private Room & Bathroom
  • Self-serve coffee, tea and purified water, 24/7
  • All Access to All Areas (shared only during classes)
  • Daily Breakfast at School with Teachers (Mon-Sat)*
  • Weekly homemade Mexican Lunch at the house
  • 1 Social Afternoon at School with Cocktails or Drinks of Your Choice (1.5 hours)
  • 1 Cultural Experience on Saturday, such as: an outing to the city or visiting a nearby village (3 hours)
  • Mexican Dinner Party at the house
  • 5% discount on the purchase of a package of 4 online classes after your stay
  • Certificate of Attendance


*No breakfast nor activities with your instructors on Sundays.

Packages Comparison Chart

Intensive

Spanish Immersion

1 person: $825

1 couple: $1350

Total
Spanish Immersion

1 person: $975

1 couple: $1650

Intensive

Spanish Retreat

1 person: $1715

1 couple: $2630

Total
Spanish Retreat

1 person: $2015

1 couple: $3430

Total Private Class Hours

15

20

30

40

Nights in Private Room

6

6

13

13

Exclusive Interactive Spanish Learning

Class Material

Online Level Placement

& Information Session

Personalized Lesson Plan

Certificate of Attendance

Private Room & Bathroom

Self-serve coffee, tea and purified water, 24/7

All Access to All Areas (shared only during classes)

Daily Breakfast at the house with your Instructors (Mon-Sat)

Weekly Homemade Mexican Lunch at the house

1 Social Afternoon at the house with Cocktails or Drinks of your Choice (1.5 hours)

1 Cultural Experience on Saturday, such as: an outing to the city or visiting a nearby village

Mexican Dinner Party at the house

5% discount on the purchase of a package of 4 online classes after your stay

FAQ


How do I know if your programs are for me?

Our programs are for you, if:

  • your main goal is to learn Spanish
  • you like to challenge yourself
  • you are adventurous & independent
  • you want to avoid speaking English
  • you won't miss the amenities/services of a city
  • you are not scared of trying out your Spanish in normal day-to day situations
  • you want to experience the slow-paced life of a rural Mexican village
  • you enjoy exploring and spending time on your own, without depending on a group, or other students
How many rooms do you have?

We have one double occupancy room.

Can I use my own preferred personal hygiene products during my stay?

Sorry, but no. We use only natural and biodegradable cleaning products. In order to take care of our natural gray water filter system and constructed wetland, we strongly ask that you only use the products provided by the school: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, toothpaste, and dish soap. Thank you! :)

Are you pet-friendly?

All dogs with responsible owners are welcome only during class hours. Unfortunately, we don't accept pets for staying in our guest room.

Can you accommodate vegans/vegetarians?

No problem! We can adapt to any dietary needs or allergy restrictions.

Do you serve breakfast everyday?

We serve breakfast Monday thru Saturday, starting the morning after your arrival. Sunday is a good opportunity for our visitors to support local eateries, because there are more places open to try traditional food. Huayapam is a favorite for Oaxaca City people to come eat breakfast or lunch on the weekends.

Where are your Spanish classes held?

Classes are at our building, but during class we can visit other places in Huayapam, or in nearby towns (El Tule, Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla or Matatlán).

How do I book my stay?
  1. Fill out our reservation form.
  2. Receive from us a confirmation for your chosen dates and payment info.
  3. Pay a 50% deposit via Xoom.com or Wise.com.
Can I add nights to my immersion package?

Yes, the cost per additional night is:

1 person: 70 USD

2 people: 90 USD

Can I book the room without paying for an immersion package?

Yes, you can book the room for at least 3 nights.

Cost per night*:

1 person: 100 USD

2 people: 120 USD

*Get a discount when booking 5 or more nights.

How do I get to San Andrés Huayapam? / How far is it from the city? / What is there to do there?

ℹ️ Please Read our Huayapam FAQ


👉 Read more about San Andrés Huayapam in the blog entries written by travel bloggers Evan & Dani Benton:

Village Life in San Andrés Huayapam

House-Sit #7: San Andrés Huayapam, Oaxaca, Mexico


Our Eco-Friendly School

Our Eco-Friendly School

We use local and organic ingredients, local workforce, and public transport. We prioritize water conservation and minimize waste generation.


Our school exclusively employs biodegradable and natural cleaning products. We've implemented a biofilter system for treating and reusing greywater. The last phase of our system involves a small constructed wetland, providing a habitat for insects and frogs, where water is further cleaned by plants. A portion of this treated water is then returned to the groundwater table.

Your Teachers

Español Interactivo was founded in 1997, in Downtown Oaxaca City.

By the time the pandemic hit in 2020, we were already being pushed out of the city because of the ever growing gentrification, so we had to close our school.

This didn't stop our love for teaching Spanish and for sharing our culture with people from other countries, so we decided to build a special home for that purpose: A Spanish immersion experience in Oaxaca in a small-scale, family environment.

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