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Colombia
BOGOTA COSMOPOLITAN MEETS COLONIAL
COLOMBIA
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ABOUT BOGOTA The city has a population of over 7 million people making it the largest in Colombia and the third largest in Latin America. Bogota has become the industrial, political, economic, and financial center of the country and Colombians looking to improve their standard of living flock to the city in search of opportunities. Its location in the geographic center of Colombia makes Bogota an ideal starting point from which to explore the rest of the country.
OUR COLLEGE
Our partner school in Bogota is located in a charming neighborhood called “Quinta Camacho” in the northern part of the city. Known for its English-style architecture and high levels of safety, the neighborhood is in a prime location for access to a wide range of nearby activities including shopping, dining, going to the theater, visiting art galleries Spanish and Business Spanish and Medicine
or having a drink in a local bar. Public transportation is also available for quick access to the city center. The school itself is located in a quaint, Tudor-style house and is comprised of 7 classrooms, a common area and a computer room.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT BOGOTA The stark contrast between the old and the new makes Bogota a captivating city to visit; tourists can discover both old historic monuments and spectacular modern skyscrapers. Moreover, thanks to considerable improvements to levels of safety and quality of infrastructure in recent years, Bogota is now a Latin American hotspot and boasts an abundance of tourist activities. With magnificent churches, fascinating museums, verdant parks, varied cuisine, lively cultural events and an energetic nightlife
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CARTAGENA DE INDIAS COLOMBIAN SOUL
COLOMBIA
ABOUT CARTAGENA DE INDIAS With its maze of cobblestone streets, striking churches and tree-encircled plazas, Cartagena entices visitors with its colonial charm. Priding itself on its outdoor areas, the city invites tourists to relax in its numerous open-air cafes and to marvel at its brightly colored architecture. With a wide range of restaurants and reasonably priced accommodation options too, Cartagena unsurprisingly remains a firm favorite among visitors to Colombia.
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As one of the most popular Latin American destinations among tourists and awarded with the prestigious title of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cartagena is an excellent destination for learning Spanish. Located in the colorful “Getsemani” neighborhood next to Trinidad Square (where the struggle for independence began) and near both Spanish and Medicine Volunteer Program
the city’s historic quarter and beautiful beaches, the school boasts an enviable position. Housed in a colonial-style building with a Caribbean twist, the school provides students with a cafeteria, a garden area and Internet access.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT CARTAGENA DE INDIAS With its beautifully preserved colonial buildings and historic city walls, Cartagena is an architectural gem. Equally renowned for its mixture of African, Caribbean and Spanish influences, the city enjoys a vibrant culture which is easily felt simply walking along its picturesque streets. Thanks to its location on the Caribbean coast and constant warm temperatures, Cartagena is also the ideal destination for visitors looking to enjoy a
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Intensive Spanish 20 Intensive Spanish 25 Private One-to-One Classes tropical climate all year round.