In the world more than 500 million people speak Spanish, being the second most widely spoken language above French and German. Twenty-one of the 195 recognized countries have Spanish as the official language.

People who are fluent in Spanish have the possibility to apply to a large number of job opportunities in the United States because more than 53 million Americans are Spanish speakers. On the other hand, in almost all of Latin America and Spain, the official language is Spanish.

And to learn one of the easiest languages, because it is one hundred percent phonetic, that is, it is written and pronounced in the same way; what better place than Colombia.

Located in the northwest of South America, Colombia is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity, all thermal floors, cultural variety, tourist places and sports activities to be carried out.

Our school, Nueva Lengua, offers Spanish courses in Colombia and Panama for students, professionals and families who seek to share a wonderful experience with people from all over the world.

We provide all the help and advice for finding accommodation, airport transfers, medical insurance and much more. We are your family here!

BOGOTÁ

It is the capital of Colombia and has about eight million inhabitants. It is surrounded by the mountains of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes and throughout the year has a temperature that ranges between 6 and 24 ° C being the annual average of 15 ° C. It is 2600 meters above sea level.

Although there are no seasons, it does have seasons of abundant rain and another of drought.

Before the arrival of the Spanish to America, Bogotá was inhabited by the Muisca indigenous people. When the Spanish arrived, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada officially founded the city with the name of Bacatá on August 6, 1538.

Thus, with twelve little houses and a church, what today is one of the most thriving and diverse cities in the country was born. Today, it has an area of more than 1775 square kilometers and a whole bunch of tourist places to visit in and around the city.

It has 114 universities and research centers and is considered according to Harvard Business Review as the first destination of foreign investment in the country.

La Spanish school Nueva Lengua It is located in the historic Quinta Camacho neighborhood and is surrounded by beautiful English-style houses that have been listed as cultural heritage.

This area is located very close to the famous Zona G; a space of first-class hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, theaters, galleries, bars and nightclubs.

The most influential business and financial center in the country is also very close to our headquarters.

Touristic places of bogota

MONSERRATE

It is located in the eastern hills of the city, at 3152 meters above sea level. At the highest part of this mountain is the Basilica of the Lord of Monserrate, a place of Catholic pilgrimage since colonial times, also visited for its natural and gastronomic attraction and of course for the beautiful view it offers of the Colombian capital.

You can ascend on foot along a 2,5-kilometer path that has two viewpoints; also by cable car and funicular.

On clear days you can see the snowy mountains of Tolima and Ruiz.

As for gastronomy, there are popular booths that offer typical Colombian food and refreshing drinks. In addition, an elegant restaurant specializing in French food that opened its doors 35 years ago to delight diners in a beautiful colonial house with a great panoramic view of the capital.

LA CANDELARIA NEIGHBORHOOD

It is the place where Bogotá was founded. Its streets and architecture reveal the history of the country in each of the stages. It has museums, hotels, restaurants, public libraries, churches, and much of the nation's historical heritage. In addition, it is the headquarters of the National and Local Government.

Here is a brief guide to the most relevant places to visit in the sector:

Primary Cathedral of Bogotá: It is the seat of the Archbishop of Bogotá. It was built between 1807 and 1823. It was declared a National Monument in 1974. One of the most precious objects of the place is the organ, built in 1890 by the Spanish musician and engineer Aquilino Amezua.
Gold Museum: It is the entity in charge of the acquisition, conservation and exhibition of goldsmith and pottery pieces from the pre-Columbian period of the different indigenous cultures that inhabited the country. Its pre-Hispanic collection is considered the largest in the world with approximately 34 pieces of gold, 25 ceramic, stone, shell, bone and textile objects.
Collection of the Bank of the Republic:
- Exchange house: It is the place that gathers the first coins minted in America in 1622. In addition, the instruments with which they were made.
- Botero Museum: It has 87 works of art from the Fernando Botero collection and 123 from the artist's personal collection.
- Art Museum of the Bank of the Republic: the collection began in 1957 and has more than 4500 works of which about 450 are regularly exhibited.
Luis angel arango library: it has more than two million books in an area of 45 thousand square meters distributed in six floors and two basements. Every day it receives more than 5 thousand visitors.
Quevedo's fountain: According to the chroniclers, it was the place where the Zipa Muisca observed the city. Everything seems to indicate that the conqueror Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada established his military garrison there.
Fifth of Bolivar: It was the residence of Simón Bolívar. In addition to being a place visited for its architectural interest, it is relevant from a historical point of view.
Bolivar plaza: It is the main square of Bogotá. Around are some of the main buildings of the city: the Palace of Justice, the National Capitol, the Cathedral Primada de Colombia, the house of the Ecclesiastical Council, La Capilla del Sagrario, the Archbishop's Palace and the Liévano Palace, seat of the Mayor's Office. Mayor of Bogotá.

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salt Cathedral

An hour and a half from Bogotá, in the salt mines of Zipaquirá is the second largest cathedral temple built underground in the world. Inside there is a rich artistic collection of salt and marble sculptures with a deep religious sense.

This accumulation of salt deposits is more than 30 million years old and is open to the public every day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The tour inside the mine lasts approximately two hours.

Medellin

It is known as the city of eternal spring for its wonderful climate every day of the year. It is the second most populated city in the country and is distinguished by the civility and charisma of its inhabitants.

It is the only city in the country that has a metro which has a length of 33 kilometers and five lines (it crosses the metropolitan area from south to north, from the city center to the west and from the north to the northeast), metrocable (permanent mass transportation system similar to the cable car system) and Metroplús (articulated buses)

Medellín is an excellent financial, commercial and industrial center where the textile, clothing, energy and construction sectors stand out, among others.

According to a global study, Medellín is classified as one of the best cities to live in South America.

Tourist Sites of Medellín

Barefoot Park: It is a public space created for people to walk at home, relax and enjoy water fountains, a bamboo forest, a Zen garden and a sand park. It is in the center of the city.
Botanical Garden of Medellín Joaquín Antonio Uribe: there are fourteen hectares of extension dedicated to a great collection of the national flower, the orchid; and more than a thousand kinds of flowers. It has a large lake in the center of the park where visitors can paddle canoes. In addition, they can ride a donkey instead.
Nutibara Hill: It is a small mountainous formation located in the Aburrá Valley. At the top is the Paisa town, an allegory to the different municipalities of the Paisa region. There is also the Carlos Vieco Open Air Theater with capacity for 3800 spectators and the Sculpture Park, a space that has a permanent exhibition of sculptures made by national and international artists.
Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria: It is a Catholic temple dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the invocation of La Candelaria. It was the cathedral of the city of Medellín between 1868 and 1931.
Square boatman: Thanks to the donation of the artist Fernando Botero, the heart of the city has 7500 square meters dedicated to the permanent exhibition of 23 giant bronze sculptures that for years toured cities such as Paris, New York and Madrid, among others. This space is outdoors.

CARTAGENA

On the shores of the Caribbean Sea is one of the most attractive cities for nationals and foreigners. With a dry tropical climate and an average temperature of 28 ° C it is a wonderful tourist destination.

Its historic center is known as the 'Walled City' and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every year there are important events such as the Hay Festival and the International Classical Music Festival.

Its total population is one million three hundred thousand people.

TOURIST SITES IN CARTAGENA

San Felipe de Barajas Castle: It is a military fortification built in 1536 on the San Lázaro hill during the Spanish colonial era. It suffered constant attacks by the English and the French. It is considered a World Heritage Site.
Clock tower: It was built as the main entrance to the walled city. When it was built, it had three vaults. The sides were used to store weapons and the middle one was used for citizen traffic.
The Cerro de la Popa: receives its name from the similarity that the Spanish found with a galley. At the top of the mountain is a beautiful church and a colonial convent of the Order of Augustinian Recollects. As they say, the construction of the two buildings obeyed a dream that Fray Alonso de la Cruz Paredes had, a religious who lived in Ráquira (Department of Boyacá) and received an order from the Blessed Virgin to build the monastery in the most part elevated view of the city of Cartagena. The place is consecrated to the Virgen de la Candelaria.
The Fort of San Fernando: It is located on an island of Tierra Bomba in Bocachica. Its function was to protect the only entrance to the city. It was built during the seventeenth century. For many years it also served as a prison. It is said that Antonio Nariño spent many years imprisoned in this place, confined in a cell where not a ray of sunlight entered.
Church of San Pedro Claver: It is a temple dedicated to San Pedro Claver. In fact, the remains of the saint are found on the main altar. Its care and administration is in charge of the Society of Jesus. It was built between 1580 and 1654.