Spanish & Football
Learn Spanish. Experience Mendoza. Live Argentine Football.
Combine an immersive Spanish course with football, Argentine culture and unforgettable experiences around Mendoza.
The Spanish & Football Program is designed for travelers who want to improve their Spanish while discovering one of Argentina’s greatest passions: football.
Throughout the week, you’ll combine Spanish lessons at SP Spanish Courses with guided visits to Mendoza’s football landmarks, a traditional Argentine lunch at a football-themed restaurant and opportunities to experience the city’s football culture from a local perspective.
Make the program your own: add or remove experiences to create an itinerary that suits your interests and travel plans.
Your Spanish & Football Experience
Spanish Course
Learn Spanish in Mendoza
Your Spanish course is at the heart of the program, giving you the opportunity to improve your Spanish while discovering Mendoza and its football culture.
Choose the course that best suits your stay:
Semi-Intensive Spanish Course
10 hours per week
A relaxed option that gives you more free time to explore Mendoza and enjoy its football experiences.
Schedule: Monday–Friday · 9:00 AM–11:00 AM or 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, subject to availability
Intensive Spanish Course
20 hours per week
The ideal choice if you want to dedicate more time to learning Spanish while experiencing Mendoza.
Schedule: Monday–Friday · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Walking Tour
Discover Mendoza’s City Football Stadiums
Explore Mendoza’s iconic Parque General San Martín on a guided walking tour that combines the city’s history, culture and football traditions.
Together with your guide, you’ll walk through the park and pass by some of Mendoza’s most important sports institutions, including the stadiums of Independiente Rivadavia and Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza.
It’s an opportunity to discover Mendoza beyond its main tourist attractions while learning about the city’s sporting culture.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Schedule: During the week, subject to availability
Football & Argentine Lunch
Lunch at a Traditional Argentine Bodegón
Enjoy lunch with one of your Spanish teachers at a traditional Argentine bodegón, a classic type of local restaurant known for generous portions, homemade-style food and a relaxed atmosphere.
The restaurant is decorated with a strong Boca Juniors theme, making it the perfect setting to enjoy typical Argentine food while talking about football, local culture and everyday life with your teacher.
This is more than just a meal: it’s an opportunity to practice Spanish in a relaxed, authentic setting while discovering how deeply football is connected to Argentine culture.
Wednesday: Malvinas Argentinas Stadium
Discover Mendoza’s World Cup Stadium
On Wednesday morning, walk together with one of your Spanish teachers from the school to Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza’s main football stadium and one of the venues used during the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
During the visit, you’ll discover the stadium and learn about its history, its role in Mendoza’s sporting culture and its connection with one of the most important events in football history.
The walk from the school to the stadium is part of the experience, allowing you to explore Mendoza on foot while practicing Spanish with your teacher along the way.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Schedule: Wednesday morning
Transportation: Walking from SP Spanish Courses
Godoy Cruz Stadium Tour
Discover the Home of Godoy Cruz
Visit the stadium of Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba, one of Mendoza’s most important football clubs.
The stadium tour gives you the opportunity to discover the club’s home, learn about its history and experience the atmosphere surrounding one of Mendoza’s most popular football teams.
Schedule: Friday or Saturday, depending on the week and availability
Experience a Live Football Match
Feel the Passion of Argentine Football
If there is a suitable match during your stay, we’ll help you explore the possibility of attending a live football match in Mendoza.
Experience the atmosphere of Argentine football from the stands, hear the chants and discover firsthand the passion that makes football such an important part of local culture.
Availability: Friday or weekend, depending on the football schedule and ticket availability.
Match attendance is subject to the local football schedule, ticket availability and other conditions.
More Than a Spanish Course
The Spanish & Football Program combines language learning with authentic experiences that let you discover Mendoza through one of Argentina’s greatest passions.
Learn Spanish.
Improve your communication skills with our Spanish courses.
Discover Mendoza.
Explore the city and its famous Parque General San Martín.
Explore football history.
Visit the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium and discover its connection to the FIFA World Cup.
Experience local football.
Discover the home of Godoy Cruz and explore Mendoza’s football culture.
Live Argentine football.
If possible, attend a live match and experience the atmosphere from the stands.
Taste Argentina.
Share a traditional Argentine lunch with your teacher at a football-themed bodegón.
What’s Included
Your Spanish & Football Program includes:
- Spanish Course — 10 or 20 hours per week
- Walking Tour through Parque General San Martín
- Visit to Malvinas Argentinas Stadium
- Godoy Cruz Stadium Tour
- Argentine lunch with a Spanish teacher at a football-themed restaurant
- Opportunity to attend a live football match, subject to availability
- Guided activities with SP Spanish Courses teachers where applicable
Ready to Experience Spanish & Football?
Improve your Spanish while discovering Mendoza, Argentine culture and the passion for football.
Tell us your preferred dates and we’ll help you create the right Spanish & Football experience for your stay.