A weekend of total immersion in Spanish with nature, adventure and sharing with local communities.

Join us and live with us three days full of unforgettable experiences in the rural sea area one hour from the city of Cartagena. From exploring the ancient salt flats of Galerazamba and its pink sea, to visiting the mud volcano of the Totumo swamp in [...]

2024-03-10T10:58:00-05:0010th March, 2024|Learn Spanish traveling|

From the mangrove to the mountain – The journey of a marine biologist learning Spanish in Colombia

Alexandra is a student originally from England, who lived in Colombia for 4 years and worked as a biologist in the communities on the coast of Cartagena and in other Latin American countries. Thanks to these jobs in Spanish-speaking countries, Alexandra tells us that her Spanish has been mostly [...]

2024-02-29T10:19:38-05:0029th February, 2024|Learn Spanish traveling|

Patron Saint Festivities of the Virgin of Candelaria – Cartagena de Indias

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 [...]

2024-02-07T19:39:09-05:007th February, 2024|Colombian culture and history|

Las Palenqueras de Cartagena: Cultural Heritage of the Walled City

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, [...]

2024-02-05T22:24:36-05:005th February, 2024|Colombian culture and history|

Pedaling through Cartagena – Bike tour in the Walled City

If you have ever dreamed of discovering the charms of a historic city in a unique and exciting way, then taking a bike ride through Cartagena is an experience you cannot miss. With its perfect combination of history, culture and impressive landscapes, this Colombian city offers [...]

2024-02-05T09:03:26-05:005th February, 2024|Learn Spanish traveling|

This is the history of Castillo San Felipe – Cartagena de Indias

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 [...]

2024-02-05T08:51:35-05:005th February, 2024|Colombian culture and history|

Cartagena Independence Festival – Immersive experience

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 [...]

2023-12-16T15:05:35-05:00December 16th, 2023|Learn Spanish traveling, Colombian culture and history|

The best Spanish school in Colombia

Two decades of experience support the outstanding trajectory of our school, attracting young people from all over the world with the desire to master Spanish. Designing the ideal educational material to facilitate learning has not been an easy task; It is the fruit of the experience accumulated over [...]

2023-12-13T19:10:28-05:00December 13th, 2023|Learn Spanish traveling|

Festivals and typical sweets of the Colombian Caribbean

Cartagena is a city located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, it is known for its culinary tradition that includes a variety of typical sweets made with great dedication by local people. These sweets reflect the influence of Afro-Caribbean and indigenous culture in the region. Here [...]

2023-11-29T08:07:21-05:0029th November, 2023|Learn Spanish traveling|

Food Tour in Cartagena, Colombia – Meals from Gethsemane and the Historic Center

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 [...]

2023-10-10T20:21:15-05:0010th October, 2023|Colombian culture and history|

Audiovisual resources in the Spanish class

In the field of teaching a second language, technology has become a powerful pedagogical tool. In the context of Spanish for foreigners, the integration of audiovisual resources in the Spanish class is an excellent way to enrich the learning experience [...]

2023-08-22T20:46:25-05:004th July, 2023|Learn Spanish traveling, ELE and languages|

Diversity and ELE: the influence of San Basilio de Palenque in our Spanish classes

San Basilio de Palenque is a small corregimiento in the department of Bolívar, Colombia, one hour from Cartagena de Indias. It is known because it was the first town in America to declare itself free from the European colony, being founded in 1619 by runaway African slaves. Due to the history [...]

2023-07-01T15:47:36-05:00July 1st, 2023|Colombian culture and history|
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