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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The linguistic diversity of Colombia is fascinating, and one of the most interesting phonetic phenomena that can be found in the country is that of the aspirations of the "s" on the Colombian coast. Along the coastal region, from La Guajira to Chocó, there are [...]
Every year, in mid-November, the traditional Cartagena neighborhood of Getsemaní dresses in its best clothes and throws a party throughout the city. This is the Cabildo, a colorful and exciting carnival that honors the African heritage of the Gestemanicenses and the struggles that led [...]
Cartagena de Indias is synonymous with history, culture, sun, joy, and much, much sea. Due to its privileged location, Cartagena was one of the most important ports in colonial America, and the gateway to the south of the continent. It is located in the north of Colombia, on the shores [...]
Cartagena de Indias is synonymous with joy, history, the Caribbean, culture, sun, dance, and much, much sea. And if there is a place in Cartagena where all these virtues are combined and strengthened, that, without a doubt, is Gethsemane. This neighborhood, located [...]
Gethsemane, our home The Spanish school Nueva Lengua was born in 2003 with the desire to work for the promotion of tourism in Colombia, offering cultural and language experiences to visitors from all over the world. We launched our website in June of that year, and in less than [...]
A street food food tour allows you to explore and enjoy the culinary diversity of a place through its stalls and street vendors. This type of tour allows you to try authentic and popular dishes of local food, discover unique flavors and experience the food culture [...]
Welcome to Cartagena de Indias! A city full of history, culture and, of course, music. In this article we will explore how the music of Cartagena can be a valuable tool for those who wish to learn Spanish as a foreign language. We invite you to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and melodies [...]
Talking about Gethsemane today is talking about a living, current, modern Cartagena. Its streets, flooded with color and music, have turned this neighborhood into one of the most important cultural centers on the continent. For a long time, Gethsemane was seen as little more than a ghetto [...]
