Also known as La Morena, the Virgin of La Candelaria is proclaimed and celebrated by many Cartageneros during the months of January and February. This historical and cultural festival takes place every year from January 24 to February 2, representing a ninth [...]
Cartagena de Indias, a historic gem on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is not only notable for its imposing walls and cobblestone streets, but also for the richness of its cultural heritage. Among the most emblematic elements are the palenqueras, Afro-descendant women who, with their colorful costumes, [...]
The Fort of San Felipe de Barajas is a fortification located in the city of Cartagena de Indias and is positioned on the top of the hill named San Lázaro. This work of military engineering has more than 160 years of work, but it was always [...]
Velitas Day, celebrated on December 7 in Colombia, marks the beginning of Christmas festivities in the country. This colorful tradition has its roots in the celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, commemorating her sin-free conception. Its importance goes beyond [...]
The Monserrate Cable Car is an icon of the Colombian capital. When you visit Bogotá, you cannot miss experiencing this plan that not only provides you with a means of transportation, but is also a living testament to the history and beauty of the city. From [...]
We celebrate 20 years of Nueva Lengua with a good Colombian coffee. We are celebrating and there is nothing better than celebrating this anniversary with a good Colombian coffee. Nueva Lengua chose Carlos Diaz, a coffee farmer with more than 50 years of experience in the [...]
The November festivities in Cartagena, celebrated with enthusiasm and vitality, are presented as a unique experience for those who wish to immerse themselves in the cultural wealth of Colombia while learning Spanish at our school, Nueva Lengua. During this vibrant month, the city becomes the perfect setting for [...]
Outfit, look, paint, style: these are some words that are used to define the set of clothing we wear daily. Here in Colombia, as in the rest of the world, clothing is one of the means we use to express our feelings, our perception of the world and the [...]
Bogotá Museum – Where is it? What to see there? Bogotá is a place where we can find fragments of the memory of a people conquered, liberated and reformed by the actions of its citizens. However, we must look in great detail at where these elements are or can be found.
Colombian gastronomy is very diverse and varied thanks to the wide range of ingredients and culinary traditions that we have throughout the country. Thanks to its recognized geographical and climatic diversity, in Colombia it is possible to grow and consume a considerable variety of very different ingredients that [...]
Getsemaní and the Historic Center of Cartagena de Indias bring together different gastronomic venues, perfect for discovering the flavors of Colombia and the Caribbean. Restaurants, fruit carts, fried food tables and many more places, constitute the heritage of colors and flavors of this city, and are part of [...]
Language is a living element, which is nourished by its contexts and is always in constant change, transformation and adaptation. Therefore, the process of language agglutination is something natural and allows the enrichment of the language itself. Various contexts determine the drastic change of the [...]
