Policarpa Salavarrieta House Museum – history and culture in Guaduas

The Policarpa Salavarrieta House Museum, located in the town of Guaduas, Colombia, is a place of great historical and cultural value that pays homage to a fundamental figure in the independence processes in Latin America. While the history of the region is marked by the fight for freedom, [...]

2023-09-08T10:28:55-05:004th August, 2023|Colombian culture and history|

An intensive weekend of Spanish in Guaduas

Studying Spanish requires time and dedication, and when you work all day it can happen that the time you can dedicate to studying Spanish is limited. But don't worry, because weekends are made for just that! ¡Nueva Lengua It is not only in Bogotá, Cartagena and [...]

2023-08-29T10:34:32-05:00January 31st, 2018|Learn Spanish traveling|

Policarpa Salavarrieta, heroine of Guaduas

Policarpa Salavarrieta, also known as La Pola, is the best known and most popular heroine among Colombians. She represents the other feminine image, almost opposite to the traditional one: the fighting, active and courageous woman. Policarpa was born and raised in Guaduas, in the bosom of a wealthy family, which [...]

2023-08-30T11:35:40-05:00September 3rd, 2017|Colombian culture and history|
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