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 [...]
Cartagena de Indias is a fascinating city. In 1984 UNESCO declared it a Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and it is not very difficult to understand why. Touring the squares and streets of "La Heroica", entering to contemplate the beauty of its cathedrals, or sitting down to [...]
One of the first things we must do before any trip is to define what our destination will be. And it is that, as obvious as it may seem, this is one of the most determining factors for the travel experience, and the success [...]
Source: Nueva Lengua Spanish School – Cartagena – 2023 The Sweet Festival is an event of great cultural and tourist importance in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. It is held annually and is an opportunity for visitors and residents of the city to enjoy [...]
Built in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena de Indias is a melting pot of cultures where the highest levels of European, indigenous and Afro heritage are combined. Product of this mixture of races, the city cultivated for centuries a series of historical and architectural treasures that [...]
