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95 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in ColombiaInformation about Colombia
After a long period of internal conflicts, it is now safe to visit Colombia. The capital, Bogota, is a metropolitan city, where shanty neighbourhoods and futuristic architecture sit side-by-side. The majority of the population lives in Bogota or in other “alpine” cities. As is typical in South America, Colombians share a passion for Caribbean dances. One of the most well-known exponents of this art-form is the famous singer/dancer, Shakira.
Key Facts about Colombia
Population:
49,649,000
Capital: Bogota
Time zone: GMT -5
Currency: COP (1 COP = 0.0002 USD)
Telephone country code: +57
Largest cities in Colombia:
- 1. Bogota: 7,700,000
- 2. Santiago de Cali: 2,400,000
- 3. Medellin: 2,000,000
- 4. Barranquilla: 1,400,000
- 5. Cartagena: 950,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term Spanish courses up to 180 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Colombia in your country.
Largest international airport in Colombia:
El Dorado International (BOG): 13 km. from Bogota city center
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (Colombia average):
15,121.39 COP (32% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 110 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Most popular regions in Colombia for language travel
#1 Bolivar Spanish schools (5)
#2 Antioquia Spanish schools (2)
#3 Bogota D.C. Spanish schools (3)
#4 Tolima Spanish schools (1)
Q&A - Questions about Spanish courses and schools in Colombia
- I want to study language in Cali, Colombia, can you help me?“At the moment (2024) we do not collaborate with any Spanish school in Cali, but we do collaborate in other destinations in Colombia, for example in Bogotá, Cartagena and Medellín. You can find all the information on our website.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 07, 2024We are looking for online Spanish courses in Colombia. Do you have any in offer?“Online courses are not our speciality, but we do have these on offer, check them out under 'Course types > live online courses'. Let us know if you find any interesting there.
Our speciality is on-site language travels to schools.
What is the time zone you want lessons in? Because that's important to coordinate properly. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 29, 2024Is it easy to obtain a student Visa to study Spanish in Colombia?“It's relatively easy to get a student visa in Colombia. In fact, it's much easier than a work visa. And, unlike a tourist visa, you can stay longer than six months in Colombia if you enroll in a course that's longer than six months.”Huilin Dai, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 09, 2024I would like to take a conversation-only course in Cali.“Currently, at the time of writing this, we do not work with any schools in Cali, but we do work with schools in other cities in Colombia such as Medellin or Bogota.
There are no group courses for conversation only, so the best option in your case is to book private classes.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 15, 2022I am looking for a Spanish school, a cultural experience for myself, my husband, and our three kids ages 15, and 13 (twins). We would like to have experiences or other classes as well such as cooking. What would you recommend?“The school Babel International Language Institute in Cartagena can organize a family programme for you. Spanish lessons can be organized in groups or on an individual basis - depending on your current Spanish level. For the extra activities, it's possible to organize Salsa lessons, a day at the beach, a fruit tasting, a street food tour, etc.
It's also possible to organize Island hopping, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a day tour to a mountain town 2 hours from Cartagena.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 10, 2022FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Spanish courses in Colombia
- I don't actually know Colombia! My main desire is to dance, which is a new passion.
What do you recommend?“Colombia is a country with great cultural, natural and historical diversity. It's an ideal destination for a language study holiday if you want to learn Spanish and discover the richness of this country. What's more, Colombia offers plenty of opportunities to practise the language with the locals, who are renowned for their warm welcome and joie de vivre.
Colombia is also a country that exudes dance, with a variety of lively rhythms, such as salsa, merengue, cumbia and vallenato. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you'll easily find dance lessons to suit your level and your desires. You can also take advantage of the many festivals and celebrations that enliven the country throughout the year, such as the Barranquilla carnival, the Cali feria and the salsa festival.
Our partner schools offer different dance + Spanish course packages. You can choose from a variety of dances: salsa, merengue, vallenato, cumbia, tango and others.
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