Tejo is the only indigenous sport in Colombia, it has a deep relationship with Colombian culture and its origin dates back to pre-Columbian times: to the indigenous Muisca groups. He was born in the Cundiboyacences highlands, more precisely in the municipality of Turmequé in the department of Boyacá. Their game was part of some ceremony [...]
In Bogota we have one of the largest market centers in Latin America, its name is Paloquemao. Located in a popular and central sector of the city, it is an urban spot known by all Bogotanos as the place where everything related to [...]
In the world, coffee is known as an "elixir", a natural stimulant and energizer that motivates us to carry out our daily activities. Some even think that any activity that is done should be accompanied by a coffee (or as we say in Bogotá, Colombia, a tintico) for example [...]
The month of April was a month of learning and adventures. We not only improve our Spanish in classes, but we live magical experiences. On April 23 we celebrate Language Day, sharing an afternoon full of Spanish literature and culture. Some students represented [...]
Spanish takes possession every day in the world as one of the languages most studied by young people; It is a grammatically very flexible language, since an idea can be said in different ways; In addition to its great linguistic richness, a great variety of words with origins [...]
There are many reasons to choose Colombia as your next destination, as it is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world, its streets are full of colors, there is adventure, wonderful beaches, moors, deserts, the Amazon jungle and many more things that they will not give you space [...]
The first inhabitants of the city of Bogotá were the Muiscas, belonging to the Chibcha linguistic family. Their main occupation was agriculture, followed by hunting and fishing. Their main crops were corn, potatoes, beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, cassava, tobacco, [...]
This week, students from our Spanish School in Bogotá visited the city's Police Museum, which is located in the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria. The museum is located in a beautiful old building, originally built in 1923. As its name suggests, in [...]
Holy Week is one of the most important Catholic celebrations. In Colombia it is felt and celebrated particularly and since Thursday is a national holiday, the offices are closed as well as our Spanish school. Since classes are suspended until Monday, you can take the opportunity to explore [...]
My fourth week in Bogotá, which is also my third week) and last! I really want to walk and see some nature. The hike to La Chorrera waterfall was a good opportunity to return a little to the days of hiking and trekking in the mountains. [...]
In this post I want to tell you about another of the incredible experiences I have had with the Spanish School Nueva Lengua (Bogotá): our trip to La Chorrera in Choachí. We made this a day trip, leaving early on a Saturday and returning in the evening. We travel in [...]
Community service has always been one of my passions, and last week in Nueva Lengua (Bogotá), I had the unique opportunity to visit a kind of soup kitchen where school students helped serve lunch to the elderly in need. The event began [...]
