Fully immerse yourself in the Colombian culture. We are a Spanish school for foreigners that offers an immersive experience in the local culture and Spanish learning. Accommodation is in a beautiful and peaceful place nestled among the mountains. Classes are taught by professional and experienced teachers, and the meals are prepared with the delicious seasoning of a Colombian grandmother.

Fully immerse yourself in the Colombian culture. We are a Spanish school for foreigners that offers an immersive experience in the local culture and Spanish learning. Accommodation is in a beautiful and peaceful place nestled among the mountains. Classes are taught by professional and experienced teachers, and the meals are prepared with the delicious seasoning of a Colombian grandmother.

Fully immerse yourself in the Colombian culture. We are a Spanish school for foreigners that offers an immersive experience in the local culture and Spanish learning. Accommodation is in a beautiful and peaceful place nestled among the mountains. Classes are taught by professional and experienced teachers, and the meals are prepared with the delicious seasoning of a Colombian grandmother.

Lessons & Activities

Classes in the Mornings

Our methodology is based on communicative approach and focus on communicative grammar. In which the most important thing is to develop the student's communication skills so that they can become independent communicators. In addition, the different school activities are designed to provide students with an immersive experience in Spanish and Colombian culture, both inside and outside the classroom. This way, our students will have the need to use their Spanish communication skills in their daily lives, which will speed up and reinforce their learning process.
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Explore the Town in the Afternoons

In the afternoons you can do many activities for enjoy your free time. Jericó is an important cultural center in the department of Antioquia that greatly influenced the region's development, so this beautiful town has a wide variety of museums and historical sites. In addition, its nature and geography are wonderful, hiding magnificent views, as the marvelous "Las Nubes" viewpoint, and beautiful waterfalls of fresh and crystalline water among its green mountains.
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Classes in the Mornings

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Our methodology is based on communicative approach and focus on communicative grammar. In which the most important thing is to develop the student's communication skills so that they can become independent communicators. In addition, the different school activities are designed to provide students with an immersive experience in Spanish and Colombian culture, both inside and outside the classroom. This way, our students will have the need to use their Spanish communication skills in their daily lives, which will speed up and reinforce their learning process.
Learn more about our approach

Explore the Town in the Afternoons

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In the afternoons you can do many activities for enjoy your free time. Jericó is an important cultural center in the department of Antioquia that greatly influenced the region's development, so this beautiful town has a wide variety of museums and historical sites. In addition, its nature and geography are wonderful, hiding magnificent views, as the marvelous "Las Nubes" viewpoint, and beautiful waterfalls of fresh and crystalline water among its green mountains.
Learn more about Paisa culture

Classes in the Mornings

Tap to know more about it!
Our methodology is based on communicative approach and focus on communicative grammar. In which the most important thing is to develop the student's communication skills so that they can become independent communicators. In addition, the different school activities are designed to provide students with an immersive experience in Spanish and Colombian culture, both inside and outside the classroom. This way, our students will have the need to use their Spanish communication skills in their daily lives, which will speed up and reinforce their learning process.
Learn more about our approach

Explore the Town in the Afternoons

Tap to know more about it!
In the afternoons you can do many activities for enjoy your free time. Jericó is an important cultural center in the department of Antioquia that greatly influenced the region's development, so this beautiful town has a wide variety of museums and historical sites. In addition, its nature and geography are wonderful, hiding magnificent views, as the marvelous "Las Nubes" viewpoint, and beautiful waterfalls of fresh and crystalline water among its green mountains.
Learn more about Paisa culture

Jericó and How to Get Here

We are located just outside of Jericó, a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride away. Our school is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of mountains and trees. In the mornings, you can breathe pure and fresh air, making it perfect for studying, reading, or practicing yoga while listening to the birds sing. the nights are quiet, with only the sounds of nature lulling you to sleep.

Jericó is a beautiful and small town, just 2 and a half hours southwest of Medellin. Its average temperature ranges from 14°C to 23°C (57°F to 73°F), and it is surrounded by green forests and mountains that hide beautiful views, rivers, and waterfalls. Jericó was of great importance to the economic and cultural development of the Antioquia department, so much so that it is called “La Atenas del Suroeste” (The Athens of the Southwest). Today, it has a great variety of museums and historical sites. In addition, its colonial architecture streets and buildings are picturesque and beautiful. Along with its botanical garden, many churches, and central square, has made many people call “el pueblito más hermoso de Antioquia” (the most beautiful little town in Antioquia), and, in 2013, it was designated as a Pueblo Patrimonio (heritage town) of Colombia. Its gastronomy and coffee tradition are also worth mentioning, as it has a great variety of restaurants with exquisite food, and its coffee is considered one of the best in Antioquia.

We are located just outside of Jericó, a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride away. Our school is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of mountains and trees. In the mornings, you can breathe pure and fresh air, making it perfect for studying, reading, or practicing yoga while listening to the birds sing. the nights are quiet, with only the sounds of nature lulling you to sleep.

Jericó is a beautiful and small town, just 2 and a half hours southwest of Medellin. Its average temperature ranges from 14°C to 23°C (57°F to 73°F), and it is surrounded by green forests and mountains that hide beautiful views, rivers, and waterfalls. Jericó was of great importance to the economic and cultural development of the Antioquia department, so much so that it is called “La Atenas del Suroeste” (The Athens of the Southwest). Today, it has a great variety of museums and historical sites. In addition, its colonial architecture streets and buildings are picturesque and beautiful. Along with its botanical garden, many churches, and central square, has made many people call “el pueblito más hermoso de Antioquia” (the most beautiful little town in Antioquia), and, in 2013, it was designated as a Pueblo Patrimonio (heritage town) of Colombia. Its gastronomy and coffee tradition are also worth mentioning, as it has a great variety of restaurants with exquisite food, and its coffee is considered one of the best in Antioquia.

How to get here from Medellin

At the Terminal del sur (Southern Terminal) in Medellin, you can buy your ticket to Jericó at “Taquilla 18” (Ticket Window 18). Buses depart every hour from 5 AM to 6 PM. In Jericó, you can take a tuk-tuk or a taxi to our school. You should tell the driver that you are going to «Vereda Altamira, Casa de los Espejos.» You can also use our location on Google Maps as a guide.

How to get here from Jardín

You must take a bus from Jardín to a small town called Andes. In Andes, you must take a big and very colorful bus called «Chiva» that only has 2 available schedules at 6 AM and 2 PM. When you arrive in Jericó, you can take a tuk-tuk or a taxi to our school. You should tell the driver that you are going to «Vereda Altamira, Casa de los Espejos.» You can also use our location on Google Maps as a guide.

Packages

Basic Package

Weekly rate
$ 1.1 million COP 275 USD Approx
  • 10 hours of group classes led by professional and experienced teachers (option to add 4 hours of 1:1 private lessons).
  • Accommodation from Sunday to Sunday in a shared room, in a peaceful, clean, and welcoming place with a beautiful mountain and tree landscape.
  • Delicious traditional local breakfasts from Monday to Friday (vegetarian option available).
  • Delicious lunches with the seasoning of a Colombian grandmother from Monday to Friday (vegetarian option available).
  • Shared and very clean bathroom with hot water.
  • Various activities at the school you can participate in, such as billiards and beer nights, movies, card games, campfires, and cooking dinner together.
  • Insurance
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Volunteer Package

Weekly rate
$ 700k COP 175 USD Approx
  • 10 hours of group classes led by professional and experienced teachers (option to add 4 hours of 1:1 private lessons).
  • Accommodation from Sunday to Sunday in a shared room, in a peaceful, clean, and welcoming place with a beautiful mountain and tree landscape.
  • Delicious traditional local breakfasts from Monday to Friday (vegetarian option available).
  • Delicious lunches with the seasoning of a Colombian grandmother from Monday to Friday (vegetarian option available).
  • Shared and very clean bathroom with hot water.
  • Various activities at the school you can participate in, such as billiards and beer nights, movies, card games, campfires, and cooking dinner together.
  • Insurance
  • 15 hours of work on various tasks at our school.
*Ask us for availability

Basic Package

$ 1.1 million COP 275 USD Approx
  • 10 hours of group classes led by professional and experienced teachers (option to add 4 hours of 1:1 private lessons).
  • Accommodation from Sunday to Sunday in a shared room, in a peaceful, clean, and welcoming place with a beautiful mountain and tree landscape.
  • Delicious traditional local breakfasts from Monday to Friday (vegetarian option available).
  • Delicious lunches with the seasoning of a Colombian grandmother from Monday to Friday (vegetarian option available).
  • Shared and very clean bathroom with hot water.
  • Various activities at the school you can participate in, such as billiards and beer nights, movies, card games, campfires, and cooking dinner together.
  • Insurance
Popular

Volunteer Package

$ 700k COP 175 USD Approx
  • 10 hours of group classes led by professional and experienced teachers (option to add 4 hours of 1:1 private lessons).
  • Accommodation from Sunday to Sunday in a shared room, in a peaceful, clean, and welcoming place with a beautiful mountain and tree landscape.
  • Delicious traditional local breakfasts from Monday to Friday (vegetarian option available).
  • Delicious lunches with the seasoning of a Colombian grandmother from Monday to Friday (vegetarian option available).
  • Shared and very clean bathroom with hot water.
  • Various activities at the school you can participate in, such as billiards and beer nights, movies, card games, campfires, and cooking dinner together.
  • Insurance
  • 15 hours of work on various tasks at our school.
*Ask us for availability

Additional Options

About Us

Rafa
The Spanish teacher and founder

Hi! I'm Rafa, I am a Spanish teacher and published writer. I have always had a great passion for languages and literature, so I made the wild choice of studying Hispanic philology at university. There, I learned a lot about my language, other Romance languages, as well as Latin and Ancient Greek. From contact with those languages, I fell in love with Italian, so I made it my second language, undoubtedly another wild decision. I was born in Medellín and lived there most of my life, studying during the day and working as a bartender at night, until one day, a third wild choice, I went to live on a beach in Cartagena, where I spent a year working in a small bar. The experience was incredible; sand, sea, beers and a very quiet life, plus I met many backpackers from all over the world with whom I shared wonderful experiences, which helped me to become more open-minded. After that year I returned to Medellin to continue my studies at the university, and it was at that moment that I began to immerse myself in the world of teaching Spanish. So far, I have been teaching Spanish for more than 5 years and I have had students from all over the world, forming a good friendship with them and always having moments of fun. And although I never dreamed of being a Spanish teacher, today I can safely say that I love teaching Spanish.
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Mauricio
The businessman and founder

Hello! I’am Mauricio and I was born in Medellin. All my life I have loved sports, and when I went at university, I discovered rugby, a sport that I fell in love with and has been my passion for over 20 years. I played for the Colombian national rugby team and participated in different international tournaments in South and Central America. I was also the champion of the Central American and Caribbean Games in Mexico in 2014 and played several years in the United States. Thanks to all this, I have had the fortune of getting to know many countries and making friends from all over the world. When I retired professionally from rugby, I dedicated my life to traveling and business, so I have lived in Costa Rica, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, and now I also speak English and Portuguese. I also spent a few months in some countries in Europe, although that was a pleasure trip. After several years of living outside of Colombia, one day I came back to visit my family, and after talking a little with my brother, I ended up involved in this project. Since I have always enjoyed traveling and getting to know new places and different cultures, this school is a good place for me, as meeting so many people from all over the world feels like traveling.
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Eris
The guardian doggy and founder

Woof! I'm Eris! I was born in Cartagena, where I was adopted by Rafa because my previous owner didn't want to take care of me. I lived on the beach for several months and even though I don't really like water, I enjoyed running on the sand and playing with people and other dogs. When Rafa left Cartagena, he took me with him on his motorcycle and, along with some friends, we traveled for 3 days until we reached Medellin. I have been by his side ever since and he always takes me everywhere on his motorcycle, which I love, woof! Now that we are in Jericó, I like to spend my time running around the school, rolling in the grass, playing with all the people who visit us and, of course, barking at anything that dares to invade my territory, because I am a fierce protector. Woof! Woof!
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Rafa
The Spanish teacher and founder

Hi! I'm Rafa, I am a Spanish teacher and published writer. I have been teaching Spanish for more than 5 years and I have had students from all over the world, forming a good friendship with them and always having moments of fun. And although I never dreamed of being a Spanish teacher, today I can safely say that I love teaching Spanish.
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Mauricio
The businessman and founder

Hello! I’am Mauricio and I was born in Medellin. . After several years of living outside of Colombia, one day I came back to visit my family, and after talking a little with my brother, I ended up involved in this project. Since I have always enjoyed traveling and getting to know new places and different cultures, this school is a good place for me, as meeting so many people from all over the world feels like traveling.
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Eris
The guardian doggy and founder

Woof! I'm Eris! I was born in Cartagena, where I was adopted by Rafa because my previous owner didn't want to take care of me. I like to spend my time running around the school, rolling in the grass, playing with all the people who visit us and, of course, barking at anything that dares to invade my territory, because I am a fierce protector. Woof! Woof!
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What Our Students Friends Say

This language school has honestly been one of the best I have been to so far. The teacher explains very clearly and I feel like I improved a lot. You can also stay there without taking classes, which is amazing too because Jericó and the surroundings offers so much! Jericó is a colorful town and surprisingly not really discovered by tourists yet. The house is very neat and offers an amazing view on the mountains surrounding the town. Rafa and Mauro are also very kind and do everything to make you feel at home. And Eris, the guardian dog, makes everything so much better!!
Anouschka K.
Anouschka K.
I was taught Spanish by Rafa at his other language school. He is a very good maestro. His command of English is excellent and he explains concepts in Spanish and English very well so you understand properly. He is a fun guy and his lessons are also very entertaining. He has a great sense of humour. I learnt some quite difficult concepts under him like gerundio. But at the same time if something is puzzling you he is happy to stop and break it down simply and explain it with good examples. So whatever your level of Spanish he is ready for it. I couldn't recommend this school highly enough. It also looks like a beautiful place to learn Español. When I return to Colombia I know I will be going to Jericó. Hasta pronto Rafa!
Heinz W.
Heinz W.
Last year I made a goal to improve my Spanish speaking skills and learn from a private tutor. I found Rafa on preply; and, over the course of 8 months, he taught me multiple different tenses and helped me gain confidence in conversational Spanish. He made lessons fun and a safe space to make mistakes and continue to grow. it's been so cool to see him start his own school of spanish courses in Colombia! very excited about what you're doing Spanglish Colombia hope I can visit some day!
Chelsea W.
Chelsea W.
Rafa is an amazing teacher! I would 100% recommend him. I could already speak advanced level Spanish before having lessons with him and he still really helped me to progress and learn about Colombian history and culture. Muchas gracias Rafa!❤️
Orla F.
Orla F.
I would 100% recommend you to take classes Spanish classes here, because Rafa is a brilliant teacher! He knows how to explain the rules in a very easy & fun way. Because of this I really enjoyed his classes! He always gave nice exercises as ‘tarea’ as well! I still remember a lot of the things he taught me. Thanks Rafa!!!
Michelle E.
Michelle E.
Unfortunately, I only had time to stay for one weekend, so I didn’t take Spanish classes at Spanglish. But still the experience was amazing! The house has a huge kitchen, a campfire, a bar with pool table, lots of places to relax and a beautiful view. And even more important: Rafael and Mauricio are super lovely people who make you feel right at home!
Danielle E.
Danielle E.
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This language school has honestly been one of the best I have been to so far. The teacher explains very clearly and I feel like I improved a lot. You can also stay there without taking classes, which is amazing too because Jericó and the surroundings offers so much! Jericó is a colorful town and surprisingly not really discovered by tourists yet. The house is very neat and offers an amazing view on the mountains surrounding the town. Rafa and Mauro are also very kind and do everything to make you feel at home. And Eris, the guardian dog, makes everything so much better!!
Anouschka K.
Anouschka K.
I was taught Spanish by Rafa at his other language school. He is a very good maestro. His command of English is excellent and he explains concepts in Spanish and English very well so you understand properly. He is a fun guy and his lessons are also very entertaining. He has a great sense of humour. I learnt some quite difficult concepts under him like gerundio. But at the same time if something is puzzling you he is happy to stop and break it down simply and explain it with good examples. So whatever your level of Spanish he is ready for it. I couldn't recommend this school highly enough. It also looks like a beautiful place to learn Español. When I return to Colombia I know I will be going to Jericó. Hasta pronto Rafa!
Heinz W.
Heinz W.
Last year I made a goal to improve my Spanish speaking skills and learn from a private tutor. I found Rafa on preply; and, over the course of 8 months, he taught me multiple different tenses and helped me gain confidence in conversational Spanish. He made lessons fun and a safe space to make mistakes and continue to grow. it's been so cool to see him start his own school of spanish courses in Colombia! very excited about what you're doing Spanglish Colombia hope I can visit some day!
Chelsea W.
Chelsea W.
Rafa is an amazing teacher! I would 100% recommend him. I could already speak advanced level Spanish before having lessons with him and he still really helped me to progress and learn about Colombian history and culture. Muchas gracias Rafa!❤️
Orla F.
Orla F.
I would 100% recommend you to take classes Spanish classes here, because Rafa is a brilliant teacher! He knows how to explain the rules in a very easy & fun way. Because of this I really enjoyed his classes! He always gave nice exercises as ‘tarea’ as well! I still remember a lot of the things he taught me. Thanks Rafa!!!
Michelle E.
Michelle E.
Unfortunately, I only had time to stay for one weekend, so I didn’t take Spanish classes at Spanglish. But still the experience was amazing! The house has a huge kitchen, a campfire, a bar with pool table, lots of places to relax and a beautiful view. And even more important: Rafael and Mauricio are super lovely people who make you feel right at home!
Danielle E.
Danielle E.
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