The director, Jorge, is very helpful and a nice person too. Javier is a great master teacher of the…read moreSpanish language and also a talented conversation teacher. The cooking class was also excellent, as well as the chicken mole meal that we made.

This school exceeded my expectations. They have classes and activities to fit your goals. Some…read morestudents stay months and become fluent in Spanish and some stay a few weeks like me. AHA is centrally located and offers very good homestays. If you are a beginner I suggest one of the extra classes after the 8:30 to 11:30 class. The private lessons are very good but you need to book them a few weeks before your arrival. The school has an open air atrium that is absolutely beautiful. The teachers were very good and you will meet lifelong friends. I suggest you fly into QRO and arrive a few days before class begins. I am returning in 2025.

I spent a few days trying out other Spanish schools in San Miguel and then I discovered El Liceo…read more By far my best experience! Great teachers, fun classes and programs totally customizable to your level, schedule and needs. Oh, and a great location!

What an absolute gem! I was lucky to stumble upon Liceo de la Lengua and selected it because it…read morealso has a kids camp. My kids loved it! They went to the various markets, parks and heladerías. Even after a month there, they were happy to go to each day. I really enjoyed my classes and plan to return next summer. Highly recommend!

I have been studying with Griselda Robles for two years in private lessons and I find her just…read moreamazing. For me a private tutor is the way to go - much faster than a class. We talk for have the time and then go over some reading in Spanish that I am doing. Always her explanations are excellent. She speaks Spanish, English and French, so when I get stuck and I need a more detailed explanation of the past subjunctive (or whatever) in English, she does that. I really enjoy the lessons and I have learned far more than I ever imagined. I joke that I study at the University of Starbucks. She teaches in cafes or in people's homes. Her phone number is 415 149 2279 and her email is grisrob@yahoo.com Jim Blakley

I looked at seven or eight different Spanish language schools and San Miguel De Allende and I…read moredecided on Habla Hispana. I was not disappointed. I took three hours of classes in the morning and one hour of private lessons in the afternoon, both with Marta. The classes were small (just 2 or 3 of us). Marta is an excellent teacher and an engaging person. I would describe my classes as both fun and helpful. It was more like having a dialogue with a small group of people or with another person. Then they focus on grammar, pronunciation, etc. They have housing available, but it was not available when I went. I would definitely go back.

This was SUCH a great experience for us. The staff are dedicated and we learned local history and…read morestories along with some fantastic Spanish lessons. Low pressure, fun, welcoming. I will definitely do this when I return! Highly recommend-was the highlight of our entire vacation.

September 2026 I have just returned from my second visit to…read morethe La Hacienda Escuela Spanish School in Guanajuato, having previously attended around the same time last year. Following my first trip, I maintained weekly online lessons with Luis while also self-studying. However, nothing compares to in-person learning alongside other students, with Luis and Esme. This year, I saw a significant improvement in my ability to communicate - so glad I persevered. A great decision this year was choosing to homestay at the school. Some might wonder if that's "too much;" I absolutely loved it. Pastitos Park sits right below the school. Staying on-site meant I could easily walk downstairs to use the walking and jogging track, strength equipment, etc. Exercising there proved to be a great way to practice conversational Spanish with friendly regulars. Afterwards, it was just a quick walk back upstairs to shower and be ready for class. Key advantages of staying at the school: 1. Stunning Views: Perched on a hill, the school offers incredible views of colorful houses across the valley. It is peaceful in the morning, and watching the hillside lights glitter at night is magical. 2. Private Balcony: My room included a small balcony--a perfect way to enjoy the view at dawn or dusk. 3. Fully Equipped Kitchen: Unlike bedsit kitchenettes, the kitchen here has an oven, fridge, freezer, air fryer, gas stove, and microwave. You aren't tied to a host's meal schedule, giving you total flexibility. For supplies, Bodega Aurrerá, (Walmart) is a 5-minute walk away, and Soriana is about 10 minutes away. If you prefer dining out, Plaza de la Paz and Teatro Juárez are just a 20-minute walk and filled with bustling restaurants and cafés. 4. Authentic Local Living: Daily routines naturally lead to frequent interactions with local residents. For an easy way to get around without walking the steep hills, a bus stop is located just five minutes away at El Cantador Park. 5. Eco-Friendly Grounds: The school has a lush garden filled with vibrant plants maintained by Luis who recycles kitchen compost and fish tank water for use in the garden. Next to the garden is a laundry area with a washer, dryer, and rooftop clotheslines. 6. Immaculate Cleanliness: The entire school is kept spotless. Every weekend, floors are vacuumed and mopped - all surfaces are sanitized with antibacterial cleaner. 7. Direct Access to Teachers: The ultimate highlight was interacting with Luis outside of structured class hours. Whenever I had a question about something I experienced around town, I could ask right away and receive clear, detailed explanations. Staying at the school made my educational trip economical, efficient, and thoroughly enjoyable. My experience at La Hacienda was overwhelmingly positive, and I am already looking forward to returning next year! Oct 2025 For anyone interested in Spanish immersion school, I highly recommend attending the La Hacienda Spanish School in Guanajuato, Mexico. I've just come back from La Hacienda and it was a fabulous experience. My teachers at La Hacienda, Luis, Esme, Ari are great. Luis is absolutely amazing as a teacher - he even makes difficult Spanish grammar accessible. Classes are customized to the level of the student and the teachers are really good at answering questions.The school is nestled above a hill close to the central historical district. My experience has now fired me up to continue with my lessons with Luis online and I hope to go back to Guanajuato next year. Prices are so very reasonable and the learning experience at the school and in the city has been wonderful indeed. https://www.lahaciendaspanishschool.com/ Guanajuato itself is a lovely walkable city and it is steeped in history, being in the silver rich mining district of colonial New Spain. The mining tunnels are now used as roads for cars, so much of the center is pedestrianized. Guanajuato and the nearby Hidalgo Dolores and San Miguel de Allende form part of the Mexican Independence Route. https://globalphile.com/our-guanajuato-mexico-guide/

I just returned from two weeks of school at La Hacienda and highly recommend it! Luis and the…read moreother teachers are top notch. They are able to ascertain your level of competence and meet you where you, while encouraging and challenging you to improve. I felt very supported and comfortable. I stayed at a homestay that Luis arranged and it was a great part of the experience too. Luis even can pick you up and return you to the airport in Leon! Guanajuato is a beautiful city, with a rich history and wonderful museums and sights. It was an absolutely wonderful experience and I hope to return.

Spanish Experience Center new location in Centro Guanajuato…read more Javier, Val and Rojelio are excellent Spanish teachers with lots of creativity and expertise. Likewise, Lupita is an essential guide for exploring the cultural activities in GTO and learning key everyday things (like getting your Mexican phone chip the first week, hailing a taxi and going to a hacienda for brunch, bank accounts, and going to the doctor's office). It is a full immersion experience, as advertised. Every one of the teachers has a fantastic personality and sense of humor making it easy to hang out with them and learn the language to the best of your ability. I go back to them again and again because it works, and I truly believe I'm learning Spanish much faster at the SEC than anywhere else here. The reason for that is because Rojelio teaches the individual rules behind trickier parts of Spanish way better than you'd get in a typical highschool class or university one. One day I realized, "This is way more comprehensive and insightful than those classes I had as a youngin!" [because it was.] If you don't understand the "why?" part, you're just guessing a lot of the time what to say in Spanish which makes you stutter and stammer and conversations grind to a halt. I live in a Mexican family home as recommended so it all sinks in organically just by following the program. They have a very effective and practical system of teaching Spanish along with learning Mexican culture inside and out. It ends up being fun and challenging, because they gently push you beyond what you think you can do which is where the real advances come from. That is really a sign of respect and the hallmark of the best kind of teachers, which they definitely are.

Great teachers, friendly and delightful. Decades of teaching experience, and it shows! Classes were…read moreeasily tailored to my specific level, and I loved my time there. Located in a quiet neighborhood which was fun to explore, but super easy to get to the city center.

I had a great time at Chantico / PLI (same thing), studying Spanish as a second language. (Most of…read moretheir reviews are on Google Maps, which is much more commonly used in Mexico, but I wanted to post here for my other US Americans who use Yelp.) I took online classes weekly for 8 weeks about a year ago, and then was in person for 2 weeks. I had both online and in-person classes with Fer, who was great and put a lot into developing her own exercises and materials, and did a lot of conversation about various topics when that felt like my priority. Overall, Chantico is super flexible to your needs and interests (you just book which hours you want to work with a teacher) and just a very friendly group of people. They do run some weekend outings to different attractions in the area as well, to see more things and get to know the other students. I corresponded with Francisco beforehand and he was easy to work with. He made sure I knew where to go, what bus company to take, etc. When I arrived, he also picked me up from the bus station, and drop me off at the end. I wasn't expecting that but it was nice to be welcomed! The Centro Historico area right by the school is beautiful, walkable, safe, and full of interesting and tasty things. And Querétaro is a good-sized place, so whatever you need, they probably have it. Spring was a great time to go, climate-wise--no rain, jacarandas and bougainvillea in bloom, really beautiful. I briefly did a homestay and enjoyed it, but I caught COVID shortly before arriving in Querétaro so quickly transferred to an Airbnb (in order not to infect my homestay host) and got refunded the nights I didn't stay. Francisco and Fer were both super accomodating and helpful when I had COVID--I didn't get very sick, but Francisco still delivered me groceries, checked in on how I was doing every day, and made sure I knew he would take me to a doctor if I needed to go. All super comforting when traveling alone in a new country where the medical systems, etc are different! Overall I really recommend Chantico and Querétaro!