Night School Bar Study Abroad: Mexico City

(2/15/26-2/20/26)

In order to register, you must fill out the pre-registration form.

We will confirm availability within one week, and the initial deposit must be made within one week of confirmation to guarantee your registration. Through October 15, 2025, registration is only open to current and former Night School Bar students. At least one registrant per room must have been enrolled in a previous Night School Bar class or program. No more than two people permitted per room. The total group size will be between 14 and 20 participants.

Description:

Mexico City is full of history, culture, vibrant nightlife, great food, and incredible architecture. For the last five years, across various Night School Bar classes, we’ve read about urban spaces from Teotihuacan to the contemporary landscape of CDMX, examined the roots of labor and liberation movements in la Ciudad, and learned about the writers and artists who called Mexico City home, like Frida Kahlo and Leonora Carrington. So: what better place to kick-off Night School Bar’s study abroad program!? 

We invite all Night School Bar students (age 21+) to explore what Night School has to offer in CDMX. We’ll stay in the heart of the historic center, meet with local scholars and guides,  and learn in and about the capital of Mexico. The trip will be facilitated by two Night School Bar instructors who will offer you opportunities to study, discuss, and process what you learn. Together, we’ll explore the city’s literature, history, anthropology, art and politics. Knowledge of Spanish is not necessary. 

We’ve scheduled the trip to take place across President’s Day in the U.S. The trip will conclude on a Friday morning in case you want to extend your trip for an extra weekend in the city or travel on your own to other locations in Mexico before heading home. 

All rates include:

·      5-nights lodging in a 4-star hotel

·      8 meals [5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners] + snacks such as sandwiches and non-alcoholic beverages gratis at the hotel.

·      Entry to 3 museums [Frida Kahlo (pending availability), Trotsky, Anthropology]

·      Walking cultural heritage tour with local guide

·      Full day tour at Teotihuacan with a local scholar

·      Q&A with local scholars 

·      Transportation to group activities

·      Night School Bar curated reader and study guide

·      Daily guided writing options

·      Nightly facilitated discussions

Don’t worry; you’ll also have daily free time to explore on your own!

Flights are not included. To make your flight plans, please note that hotel check-in time is 3 pm on Sunday February 15, and check-out is 11 am on Friday February 20.

RATES:

Per person, single occupancy private room: $2340 

Per person, double occupancy, one bed (one room, shared bed): $1880 

Per person, double occupancy, two beds (one room, 2 separate beds): $2070 [only 1 of this type of room available.]

 DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:

--For registration made before December 1, 2025, non-refundable a deposit of $450 per person is required at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due in full by December 1, 2025.

--For registrations made after December 1, 2025, the full amount is due at the time of registration.

--The last day to register is December 31, 2025.

To select double-occupancy, you must register both people in the same transaction (for registrations prior to December 1, the total deposit for both registrations will be $900).

All purchases are final. Individual travel insurance is recommended  to cover any difficulties or cancellation needs that arise. Before travel, you will be required to sign a liability waiver releasing Night School from any risks and dangers associated with travel and activities abroad.

Fill out the pre-registration form, and we will confirm availability and send you a link to register.

Accessibility: Some tours, particularly Teotihuacan and the cultural heritage walking tour, will require moderate but not strenuous activity. Some aspects of both tours are wheelchair accessible. The hotel has elevator access and accessible rooms upon request. The Frida Kahlo Museum and Anthropology Museum are both accessible; the Trotsky Museum has limited accessibility. We are not able to confirm full accessibility for any other aspects of the trip.