medellin
Medellin is known as “the city of eternal spring” – due to the remarkably consistent spring climate year round. As Colombia’s second largest city Medellin is an important international trade centre, and has world class surgery and science.
The city is also a cultural hub and has some of Colombia best universities, museums and libraries. There is impressive modern architecture as well as older colonial buildings and Medellin was home to Colombia’s most famous artist and sculptor: Fernando Botero. The city is served by a new, fast and efficient metro system, complete with cable cars to the top of the surrounding mountains that provide impressive views over the city.
Medellin is the capital of the state of Antioquia which has many Spanish colonial towns and villages within easy reach. The 200m high Piedra del Peñol is a ridiculously over-sized rock situated in the middle of picturesque lakes near the town of Guatape and is not to be missed if you're in the area. With a vibrant live music scene and legendary nightlife Medellin is becoming very popular with foreigners who choose to make Colombia their home. Paisa’s (The people of Medellin and Antioquia) and predominantly of European descent and are some of the friendliest people you could hope to meet. The accent is clear and neutral – all in all it’s a great place to travel, live and learn Spanish.
Salsa is at the heart of Latin America – popular with people of Latin Americans of all ages. Why not learn to dance Salsa and other Latin American dances while you learn Spanish. This 8 week course includes 20 hours of group Spanish Lessons per week and 10 hours of group Salsa instruction per week to get you moving your feet!
Stay with a local family to get a total immersion experience and accelerate your learning of language and culture. Each homestay family has a private room with shared bathroom and ceiling fan. With our 
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The following activities are examples of free cultural and social activities that are included with every Spanish course- these activities are subject to availability and change.
The Piedra del Peñol is a huge monolith located in a picturesque hydroelectric reservoir lake. The visible face of the rock is over 200m high but two thirds of the rock is believed to be below the surface. A set of stairs built into a crack in the rock gives access to the top where an observation tower gives incredible views across the surrounding area. This trip leaves Medellin at 8am and includes a boat trip on the reservoir lake and visits to the small towns of Marinilla, New Peñol & Guatape.
The Sun & Fruit route takes in the best of the colonial towns of the state of Antioquia. On the way you will travel through the 4.6km Túnel de Occidente, stop for a morning snack before heading on to explore Santa Fe de Antioquia, which is the old colonial capital of the state. The next stop is Puente de Occidente, an iconic single lane bridge over the Cauca River which you’ll have time to cross on foot. Before returning to Medellin you will have time to relax in the quiet town of San Jeronimo. 
Take in the beautiful green Antioquian countryside during a gentle four and half hour rafting trip. Pass under the colonial Puente de Occidente bridge. The tour includes live vests, specially trained guides and safety equipment.
Antioquia is an important milk producing region. This tour is ideal for milk lovers and includes visits to a Milky Theme Park and a Milk Gift pack. Aside from all the milk, the tour stops at San Pedro with a tour of Basilica Our Lord of Miracles and a stop at viewpoint over the area. Please note that the price does not include admission to, or “alone time” with “Manuela” the giant cow (you’ll find out when you get there!). This tour is not recommended for people with lactose intolerance.
This is a tour pack of day trips from Medellin. It includes Piedra del Penol & Guatape, Sun & Fruit Route, Cauca River Rafting Trip day tours from Medellin. All tours are on Sundays.
