The program will be led by experienced educators who are both Dartmouth alums and, collectively, have over 60 years’ experience as Rassias instructors, Jim Citron ‘86 and Fernando Ausin ‘06

$1,000 deposit due at time of registration. Balance due June 2, 2025. 

Cancelation requests after June 2 will be refunded less $1,000 deposit. 
10% discount for a companion participant, sharing the same bedroom. Discount available to companion participant only.

We are committed to promoting principles of socially-responsible travel.  We partner with local, independent, and community owned businesses and organizations to support local economies, while ethically and respectfully engaging with the local culture.
 

During our exploration of authentic rural and urban Mexico, we will:

• Explore some of the many treasures of Mexico City’s Centro Histórico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built atop the ruins of Tenochtitlán, the capital of the Aztec Empire, where history and modern dynamism intersect.

• Be hosted by the indigenous community of Temachtiani –  'Those who share what they know’ –   in the birthplace of the Aztec deity Quetzalcóatl.  Here, we will make tortillas the traditional way and connect deeply with the culture, the rituals, the food, and the way of life of this deeply spiritual community. 

• Visit the precolonial canal and chinampa system in Xochimilco – another UNESCO World Heritage Site – and learn from entrepreneurs who are working to restore and conserve the area’s sustainable growing practices to provide nutritious food for Mexico City.  

• Journey through Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and unravel fascinating stories of Mesoamerica’s ancient civilizations at Mexico’s renown National Museum of Anthropology.

• Meet with social entrepreneurs and learn what they are doing to address some of the region’s most pressing modern social problems.

• Learn directly from indigenous elders at the two thousand-year-old city of Teotihuacán, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

• Experience and learn about Mexico’s diverse and delicious cuisine everywhere we go.

What is included: 

• Language immersion and language instruction in the Rassias Center of Dartmouth College language learning method (you are not required to have Spanish language experience prior to the trip)

• Two experienced Rassias program directors

• Single rooms with private ensuite bathrooms

• All meals (from dinner on arrival date up to and including breakfast on departure date)

• Round trip airport transfers

• All entrance fees, guides, drivers, and gratuities

• Travel Assistance Coverage*

• Authentic Mexican experience

• Supports local communities and economies

*Please contact us to request a description of coverage.