Spanish study is much more successful when what's all around you is happy and exciting. Here's a look around Orizaba.
With a Charlante you'll be out around town every day. There's so much to see in old, traditional Orizaba that each outing will have its own moments to remember forever.
Few foreigners come to Orizaba, and so the locals want the chance to talk to you.
Regardless of how well developed your Spanish may be, you'll be visiting and talking. Everywhere you'll be immersed in fun-filled Spanish.
Even if you're early in your Spanish learning, you'll be able to talk. The locals are so kind and friendly and interested that they'll figure out what you're saying (just as you would for them if the roles were reversed).
After school you'll be back out around town. If you're lost, just ask anyone, and you'll be helped. You'll never be totally lost. With Borrego hill to guide you it's easy to get back to the center of town.
The nicest, friendlest, and most helpful people in the world just might well be the folk of Veracruz. And Orizaba well might be the most traditional Mexican city you ever visit. It all makes for a perfect place to learn Spanish.
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Incredible views are found everywhere along the river park. Orizaba has a strong appreciation of nature and conservation.
This young man is selling chicken to his neighbors. Many in Orizaba make a living off the smallest of businesses.
In town but even more so up in the mountainside villages, indigenous Mexicans are part of Mexico's everyday life and culture.
Orizaba is the center of activity for a large area of the mountside. The bandstand in the central plaza brings many performances to the locals.
Candy is sold in large open trays.
The river park is a great place to take a healthy walk and let the Spanish you're learning sink in.
If a family doesn't have time to cook, there's always a delicious rotisseried chicken available. They are one of Mexico's special treats.
A large mountainside spring feeds this municipal swimming hole with ice cold water. It also supplies part of the city and even a paper production plant.
Orizaba has two theaters. This is the smaller one. It's used mostly for school and civic events.
A refreshing cup of orange juice or a gelatin treat are available from this sidewalk vendor.
Morelos was here along with some of Mexico's freedom fighters. That was long ago. Orizaba is a very old city.