“I could count from 1 to 10 and knew a few colors when I arrived in Chiapa de Corzo, and after a month I was speaking in the past tense.  Don´t let the heat scare you!”

Sarah Monaghan, Idaho, USA

“Great teachers, great homestays, great pueblo!

Stan Ivansson, Yorkshire, England

“My wife and I stayed 8 weeks in Chiapa de Corzo, at Dunham Institute.  We were at different levels and the staff and teachers had no problem accommodating us.  It´s a wonderful little school in a wonderful little town.”

Steve Hudson, Ontario, Canada

“Dunham Institute and Chiapa de Corzo was one of the friendliest experiences I´ve had in Mexico.  Talk to the ladies in the market, that´s a great Spanish lesson in itself!

Tania Hudson, Oregon, USA

“My first time in Mexico and I ended up in Chiapa de Corzo.  It was an amazing introduction to a culture, a language, and a community completely foreign to me.  I was worried about not speaking any Spanish, worried about the homestays, worried about the local community´s reaction to me, and on and on.  But within 24 hours I had nothing to worry about.  Everyone was so welcoming and helpful.  I highly recommend going.

Laura Betters, Washington DC, USA