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Study in Colombia

Spanish in historic Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast.

Colombia

The Americas · Spanish

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About the country

About Colombia

Colombia has a remarkably varied geography, from its cities in the Andes to the Amazon rainforest and the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Known for its coffee regions, musical styles such as cumbia and vallenato, and welcoming people, it is a country where Spanish is the language of everyday life. The capital, Bogotá, lies in the mountainous interior, while the coastal cities offer an entirely different, Caribbean-flavoured way of life.

Colombia's General Spanish programme is in Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast. Its walled historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and with colourful colonial houses, flower-filled balconies and lively squares, every street is a discovery. For anyone who wants to learn Spanish surrounded by history, sea and music, Cartagena promises a memorable experience.

  • A Spanish school in Cartagena
  • A Caribbean climate and colourful street life
  • Daily practice of Latin American Spanish
Why this country

Why Colombia?

Spanish in historic Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast.

  • A walled historic city

    Living in Cartagena's UNESCO-listed historic centre means wandering cobbled streets and colourful squares every day, with history becoming a natural part of your life outside class.

  • Music and Caribbean rhythm

    Cumbia and champeta in the squares, dance classes and street festivals let you practise Spanish in a fun, cultural setting.

  • Islands and coastal trips

    Short boat trips from Cartagena reach clear-water spots such as the Rosario Islands, so you can spend weekends on the Caribbean Sea.

Life and climate

ColombiaCapital: Bogotá

Climate

Cartagena has a tropical climate: hot and humid all year round. The early months of the year are drier, while the second half tends to be wetter.

Student life

The historic centre and the nearby Getsemaní neighbourhood are easy to explore on foot. Gathering in the squares in the cooler evening air, trying street food and listening to live music are part of daily life in Cartagena.

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Schools in Colombia

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