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Spanish courses in Santiago
Santiago de Chile is a bustling, modern capital nestled in a valley amidst the ever-present backdrop of the majestic Andes mountain range. One of Latin America's main financial centers, the city is home to about 40% of the country's population with over 6 million inhabitants. Santiago is also centrally located, making it a convenient home base for trips to the north, south, and central coastal regions.
About Santiago
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Centrally located, Santiago makes the perfect base from which to visit both northern and southern Chile. Santiago's climate is mild and Mediterranean, and for those of you familiar with Northern California, you'll find the weather virtually identical. Although winters are mild, when it rains in Santiago, it's snowing in the Andes, and for those who like to ski you’ll be glad to know that the Ski areas of Valle Nevado, Colorado and La Parva are only an hour away. The coast west of Santiago is beautiful and offers numerous beaches, resorts and golf courses. In theory you could go skiing, play tennis and lie on the beach all in the same day!
The city itself is bisected by the Rio Mapocho, which gently weaves through from east to west, before descending to the flood plain below. The Mapocho marks the northern border of the city centre, which is defined on the west and south by the Via Norte Sur and the Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (known to Santiagans as the Alameda). Within this central zone you’ll discover all the major museums, monuments, and architectural sights of Santiago.
The very heart of Santiago is the Plaza de Armas, which lies along the Alameda about five blocks south of the river. The city's European heritage is evident in the Parque Forestal, designed by a French landscaper on the model of Parisian parks. Walkers pass down tree-lined paths along the Mapocho, past small squares and the Museo de Bellas Artes. The Mercado Central is of British design, with wrought-iron ceiling parts that were imported from England in the mid 19th century. Today the market sells a wide variety of fresh, exotic produce.
Across the river, the Bellavista neighbourhood is home to many restaurants and cafes. The Parque Metropolitano is Santiago's playground, with walking trails, picnic areas, and a zoo. For stunning views of the city, visitors should head to the top of Cerro San Cristòbal. Also in the Bellavista area is La Chascona, the house designed by Nobel Prize winning poet Pablo Neruda.
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Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile
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Reasons to learn Spanish in Santiago de Chile
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The city:
- Population: 5 million
- Location: centrally located in Chile
- Santiago de Chile is a bustling, modern capital nestled in a valley amidst the ever-present backdrop of the majestic Andes mountain range.
- One of Latin America's main financial centres, the city is home to about 40% of the country's population.
- Santiago is centrally located, making it a convenient home base for trips to the north, south, and central coastal regions of Chile.
Our opinion of Santiago de Chile
Like many Latin American cities, Santiago de Chile is defined by its coexisting contrasts: colonial and modern architecture, energizing street scenes and quite parks, elegant shopping and earthy markets, exciting nightlife and romantic restaurants. With ski slopes and beaches at a short distance and all that a world capital has to offer on a daily and nightly basis, Santiago de Chile is a stimulating and exhilarating place to study Spanish and learn about Chilean culture.
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The Spanish School in Santiago de Chile
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 Our Santiago Spanish school is located at the foot of San Cristobal Hill, the city's largest park. Set in the Bellavista district, Santiago's colourful bohemian neighbourhood, the area is a magnet for students and artists. You'll be in walking distance from the Plaza de Armas and Pablo Neruda's house. Since the 1980's, Bellavista has developed into the city's hotspot, with bars, restaurants, nightclubs and theatres dispersed throughout.
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 Spanish courses offered in Santiago de Chile:
» Intensive (20 group lessons per week)
» One to One (10 lessons per week)
» Spanish + Salsa (20 (+8) lessons per week)
» Super Intensive (20 group +10 individual lessons per week)
Read about our accommodation options in Santiago de Chile
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