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Salsa in Mérida: Students Take a Piece of Mexico Home
On Monday, students enjoyed a salsa dance class with professional instructors. With every twirl and sway, the students couldn't help but revel in the joy that salsa brought to their... keep reading
Student takeover: My Final Weekend in Merida - Karl Alan
After 3 amazing weeks, we finally come to the last week of this amazing trip. I’m Karl, a student in level 2B, and this trip has been truly wonderful. This... keep reading
¡Piñata Party!
The mere image of the colourful crepe paper figures of stars and beloved characters is enough to bring back memories of childhood birthday parties, blindfolded and ready to take a... keep reading
Saying goodbye to AMANC
On Thursday our team organized a party to say goodbye to our AMANC family after our time together; it sure was not an easy task, but it turned out to... keep reading
Another busy week
Wow, I can’t believe our time here is coming to an end! We have been nonstop busy since we returned from last weekend’s trip! We have spent almost every single... keep reading
Flavors of Yucatán: Exploring the Art of Yucatecan Cooking
On Monday, our students visited the Instituto Gastronómico de Mérida where they joined a cooking class led by renowned Chef David Luna. On this occasion, they learned how to prepare... keep reading
Weekend Escape: From Merida to Valladolid - Exploring Mayan Wonders
Friday: Arrival in Enchanting Valladolid After a busy week of classes, we embarked on a weekend adventure from Merida to Valladolid, Mexico. A pleasant three-hour bus ride brought us to... keep reading
Keeping extremely busy
The last week flew by! Our schedule has been jam packed with a ton of activities, including continuing our collaboration with AMANC by painting and making puppets with the children... keep reading
The Time Is Flying By
Our time here in Merida is passing so quickly, but we have definitely been making the most out of our trip, especially in terms of serving the community and enjoy... keep reading
Yucatecan Art: Painting Class
Last week, our students had the opportunity to learn from local Maya artists how to paint hats. This is a practice some local communities have adopted to support their economies... keep reading
Adventures in Yucatan: Reserva Cuxal and La Hacienda Dzoyaxché!
Just gotta spill the "frijoles" about our epic day trip to Reserva Cuxal and La Hacienda Dzoyaxché in Merida, Yucatan! It was incredible! Our adventure began with an engaging presentation... keep reading
Spanish Classes al Aire Libre
Spanish Classes al Aire Libre This week, our Spanish teachers planned several exciting excursions that enabled our students to use what they've been learning in real world scenarios on the... keep reading
Starting our weekend off on the right foot
We have been really living our best lives here in Yucatán over the last several days! Even though we have been battling against the heat, we have had some opportunities... keep reading
¡Vamos a la playa!
On Saturday, the students embarked on an exciting excursion to two breathtaking locations: Reserva Ecologica El Corchito and Celestun Beach. Immersed in nature and beachside bliss, the students had an... keep reading