Experience Spanish Immersion in
RIVIERA MAYA

Please make sure you check if you will need a visa before making your booking. We will be able to provide a letter of enrollment for your course, but we don’t handle the visa process.

Mexico doesn’t require its visitors to have any vaccinations. However, you are strongly recommended to check your country’s health advice, and especially your vaccination records for Tetanus, Typhoid and Hepatitis A.

• Passport. Pack your acceptance letter and IH documentation (given by your IH representative) in your hand luggage so that’s easier to access on arrival.
• Acceptance Letter.
• Student visa. If applies, ensure that your student visa is with your passport in your hand luggage. You’ll need your student visa when passing through immigration.
• $1,000 pesos in cash. Store this cash on your body or in your hand luggage. Try to avoid counting or pulling out your money in busy public places.
• Homestay or apartment address details. Pack it within your hand luggage so they are easier to access on your arrival.
• Proof of your Health/Medical Insurance.
• Correct clothing. Pack something warm in your hand luggage and ensure that you are wearing layers in case you get hot.
• Adaptor for electrical appliances. Remember standard voltage in Mexico is 120 volts and the fitting may be different so bring an adaptor.
• Prescription medication. Pack medication carefully in the original packet in case you are asked questions in customs on your arrival or departure.
• Emergency information stored in your wallet or purse.
• You’ll have received these details from your IH representative.

The easiest way is to book a transfer with your school. If you prefer, taxis and buses are available. Taxi service costs vary depending on the city you are going to and the distance to your stay. Make sure you take one of the authorized taxi companies. You should never take a taxi from the street.

You will be able to find Wi-Fi mostly everywhere you go in Mexico but have in mind some places might have a slow connection. Restaurants, bars, cafes, and even plazas usually have a free internet connection for the customers. Our schools have it available for free and we also have a computer room. If you book a stay with a Mexican family, some maybe offer it and some may not.

Tipping in Mexico is very common, a 10% tip is appropriate.
Watch out! Check your bill for the words “propina” or “prop.” or to see if ten or more per cent has been added somewhere. In this case, the tip has been included already.

Tipping staff other than waiters is vital to a pleasant stay. A buck or two on the first day will mean a tidier room, a friendlier clerk, etc. Also don’t forget to tip your attentive tour guide, your divemaster, etc. if you are satisfied with the service. And please leave a few pesos for the kid or elder person that packs your bags in the supermarket. Tips make up a major percentage of income for many people. Taxi drivers are not usually tipped. If he carries half a ton of luggage for you, you might consider it nonetheless.