Teen Spanish  & Surf Camps

Mexico Itinerary

The following is the Itinerary for the Teen Spanish and Surf Camp in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. For this camp, students will fly into Huatulco International Airport. At this time there are two airlines that fly into Huatulco; Mexicana, out of Mexico City and Continental, out of Houston. Students will be met at the airport by the camps counselors and driver and driven to Puerto Escondido where we will be staying at the Hotel Santa Fe. All activities are scheduled for the dates and times listed below, but are subject to change due to weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control. In case of a tour or activity being changed, we will make every effort to reschedule. If a tour or activity is cancelled and cannot be made up, there will be no refund.

Saturday, August 2nd
9am – 4pm – WELCOME! Students arrive in Huatulco, Mexico and are taken to the Hotel Santa Fe in Puerto Escondido. There will be time to relax, settle in and swim.
6pm - Welcome to Mexico Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant with typical Mexican food and entertainment.
8pm – After dinner, students will all meet together for introductions and they will go over the rules of the camp.
10pm - Curfew

Sunday, August 3rd
6am – Wake up
6:30am – Breakfast at hotel restaurant
7:30am – River Rafting on the Rio Copalita. Students are picked up at about 7:30 am and transported by private motor coach to the Hamaca section of the Rio Copalita. The transport will take about an hour and a half. At the river, students receive a half an hour of training on how to raft, along with safety tips and emergency procedures. Once on the river, students will experience some of the best rafting in Mexico over class II and III rapids. This is the perfect trip for both beginners and seasoned rafters alike. The countryside and deep gorges are awesome. The total time on the river is about five hours with a stop in the middle for a picnic lunch. After the ride is finished, there will be an opportunity for students to shower and change clothes.
3:30pm – Students will transported directly back to Puerto Escondido by private motor coach.
5:30 p.m. – Arrival at Hotel Santa Fe.
7:30pm – Dinner at local restaurant
9pm – Return to Hotel

Monday, August 4th
7am – Breakfast at the hotel
8am – Surf Lessons! Students that already are experienced surfers will be shown the different breaks and the individual characteristics of the beach and surf. Instructors will take these students out and see that they get comfortable in the new surroundings. All other students will be taught how to surf from the beginning on the sand. Students who have not brought their own boards will be provided with one.
12:30pm – Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
2:pm – Spanish Classes begin. Students will be given an oral and written evaluation to determine their class assignments. They will then be split up into their groups and begin classes. Classes will last until 5pm.
5:pm – Return to hotel with time to swim at the pool and hang out.
7pm – Dinner at the hotel restaurant
8:30pm – After dinner, time to do homework, explore the hotel grounds and swim in the pool.
10:00pm – Curfew

Tuesday, August 5th
7am – Breakfast at the hotel
8am – Meet at the beach to continue surf lessons. Experienced surfers will again go out with instructors and beginners will continue with their lessons.
12:30pm – Lunch back at the hotel
2:pm – Spanish classes
5:pm – Free time to hang out at the beach or return to hotel to swim or study Spanish.
7:30pm – Dinner at a local restaurant.
9pm – Return to hotel
10:00pm – Curfew

 

Wednesday, August 6th
6:30am – Breakfast at the hotel
7am – Playa Estacahuite Snorkeling Tour, Students will be transported down the coast about an hour to one of the very best snorkeling beaches in Mexico. This small 300 foot wide beach has calm water which is perfect for seeing the tropical fish and the local reef. There will also be time to swim, sunbath and explore. All snorkeling equipment is included, but those who wish to bring their own gear are welcome to. After the snorkeling students will have a chance to surf.
12:30pm – Lunch at a restaurant in town
2pm – Spanish classes
5pm – Relax until dinner
7:30pm – Dinner at the hotel followed by free time and study period until lights out.
10pm. – Curfew

Thursday, August 7th
7am – Breakfast at the hotel
8am – Once again students will meet at the beach for their final surf lessons.
12:30pm – Lunch at hotel followed by free time.
2pm – Spanish classes
5pm – Time to do homework and relax until dinner.
7:30pm – Dinner at a local beachfront restaurant.
9pm – Return to hotel
10pm – Curfew

Friday, August 8th
8am – Breakfast at the hotel
9am – Depending on surf conditions we will go to one of the other six beaches in Puerto for surfing or swimming.
12pm – Lunch at a local restaurant
2pm – Spanish classes
5pm – Free time.
7:30pm – Dinner at the hotel
9pm – Free time to hang out at the hotel or go into town as a group.
11pm - Curfew

Saturday, August 9th
7am – Breakfast at the hotel
8am – Depart by bus from the hotel for the Chacagua Weekend Tour. The final part of the transport will be done by boat, since the lodge is only accessible by the water.
12:30pm – Lunch at the beach front lodge and time to get settled in.
1:30pm – The afternoon will be filled with different activities, such as soccer, volleyball and hikes into the surrounding countryside. The area is a wildlife refuge so there is a great deal of flora and fauna. The ocean is teaming with numerous species of colorful fish, and in the forests are many types of birds including pelicans, herons and cormorants. There will also be time to swim or relax at the beach.
7pm –. Dinner at the lodge
8:30pm – Bonfire on the beach after dinner with music and games, feel free to bring an instrument if you play!
11pm- Curfew

Sunday, August 10th
8am – Breakfast at the lodge.
9am – The morning activities will be kayaking, surfing and snorkeling. The group will be split into two and each student will have a chance to participate in all three.
1pm – Picnic lunch on the beach followed by more time to swim, surf and snorkel.
2:30 – Return to Puerto Escondido by boat and bus. Get settled back into Hotel Santa Fe.
7:30pm – Dinner at hotel
10pm – Curfew

Monday, August 11th
8am – Breakfast at the hotel
9am – Meet and go to the best beach for surfing or swimming.
12pm – Lunch at a local restaurant
2pm – Spanish classes
5pm –Return to the hotel for homework and to relax.
6pm – Dinner at the hotel.
7pm – Turtle Observation Tour. Students will be transported to the Barra de Navidad Nature Preserve where the Colotepec river flows into the sea. Here students will be able to witness mother turtles laying their eggs, as well as newly hatched baby turtles making their way to the ocean. If necessary, students will have the opportunity to help the mothers and newborns.
10pm – Return to the hotel for curfew.

Tuesday, August 12th
8am – Breakfast at the hotel
9am – Meet and go to the best beach for surfing or swimming.
12pm – Lunch at the hotel
2pm – Spanish classes
5pm – Free time to study, swim and relax.
7:30pm – Dinner at a local restaurant.
8:30pm – Free time to stay in town as a group or go back to the hotel.
10pm - Curfew

Wednesday, August 13th
6:30am –Breakfast at the hotel
7am – Waterfall Finca Santa Fe Tour, Upon arrival by private motor coach, students will take off on a hike through the countryside to one of the areas most beautiful waterfalls. The hike will take about an hour and half. Once at the waterfall students will have a chance to swim, jump into the pool and explore the surrounding area. After returning to the main base camp, students will be given an authentic country Mexican lunch. After the meal, students will be transported back to Puerto Escondido.
2pm – Spanish classes
5pm – Relax until dinner
7:30pm – Dinner at the hotel followed by free time and study period until lights out.
10pm. – Curfew

Thursday, August 14th
8am – Breakfast at the hotel
9am – Meet and go to the best beach for surfing or swimming.
12pm – Lunch at the hotel
2pm – Spanish classes
5pm – Free time to stay in town or return to the hotel.
7:30pm – Dinner at a local restaurant.
8:30pm – Free time to stay in town as a group or go back to the hotel.
10pm - Curfew

Friday, August 15th
7am –Breakfast at the hotel
8am – Atotonilco Horseback and Hot Springs Tour. Students will be transported a short distance out of town up into the coastal hills. Once they arrive, they will be assigned horses to match their riding ability. Once everyone is comfortable, they will ride up along side the Rio Manialtepec for about an hour. During the ride, students will cross back and forth across the river and pass through a fantastic forested landscape. Upon arrival at the hot springs, students will have time to bathe and swim as well as explore the area. After spending more than an hour at the springs, students will ride back to the embarkation point and return to Puerto Escondido.
12:30pm – Lunch at a local restaurant.
2pm – Spanish classes
5pm – Relax until dinner
7:30pm – Farewell to Mexico Dinner at the hotel followed by free time to stay at the hotel or go as a group into town.
11pm. – Curfew

Saturday, August 16th
8am – Breakfast
9am – Free time to swim or get in one last surf session at the beach.
12pm – Lunch at the hotel.
1pm – Check out and depart by private motor coach back to Huatulco and the international airport.
5:30pm – Depart by airline back to the US and end of program.

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