Learn Spanish and Earn 60 CPEU's while Experiencing Secrets of Mexican Cuisine and Culture 

Kukulcan is the ideal place for dietitians who have Hispanic patients and want to learn Spanish and about their patients’ culinary traditions and eating habits. Kukulcan, in conjunction with the Commission on Dietetic Registration has developed a theme-based program “Mexican Cuisine: Food and Cultural Identity” that will provide participating RD/DTR/student 60 CPEU’s. Click on the specific month you are interested in coming, where you can check our approval verification: January / April / July / October / December.

This travel/study program is designed as an excellent and fun opportunity to improve whatever Spanish proficiency RDs, DTRs, or students might have with “hands on” practice in Mexican cuisine. We take participants out of the classroom into markets and traditional restaurants to experience the flavors and smells of Mexican culinary.

“This incredible program at Kukulcan in Cuernavaca, Mexico provided a rich blend of the colorful history, culture, and cuisine of Mexico plus an excellent Spanish language immersion experience! What a fabulous and fun way to earn 60 CDR approved CPE units – I highly recommend it!” Susan M. Poindexter, MS, RD, LD, CDE Charleston, WV

At Kukulcan´s Food and Cultural Identity program, we integrate research and theory from cultural psychology along with the history and techniques of Mexican cooking. We will be thinking broadly about ways that culinary traditions define personality and ethnic identity. More specifically, we will examine the importance of the culinary “trinity”of chocolate, chiles, and corn to the Mexican diet and the national psyche.

Programs are designed for two-week periods but participants can stay for longer periods of time, if they want to continue to learn more about Mexico and achieve more proficiency in the Spanish language. We can arrange home-stays with Mexican families, or accommodations in our nearby Suites or in a hotel or apartment in the city.

Programs are available all year round. If a group of 8 or more students register together we can run it at a different timing, in advance notice is required. Suggested dates for 2010:

January 3rd - 16th

 April 11th - 24th

 July 18th - 31st

 October 3rd - 16th

 December 5th - 18th

Cuernavaca offers a wonderful climate, you will find warm weather and sunny skies no matter when you come, first-class shopping, many fine restaurants, affordable and easy transportation around town, and excellent medical facilities. An overall stress-free welcoming environment.

 “In the two-week Mexican Culture and Cuisine course, I improved my Spanish speaking skills, explored, in depth, the history and significance of Mexican cuisine, and prepared and enjoyed delicious and healthy Mexican food."

The learning environment at Kukulcan is very encouraging and fun, and the teachers and staff are excellent.  Cuernavaca is a friendly city with a rich history. It’s location allows for easy access to unforgettable sight-seeing. I highly recommend this program. It was the most satisfying CEU course I have taken in my 17 years of practice in dietetics.” Elizabeth Gonzales, California. May, 2009.

If you need more information about our Spanish program for Dietitians, please contact us at: ask@kukulcan.com.mx