Colombia Cartagena Location Colombia may have been South America's best-kept secret. But not now! The travel industry already see it as the next hot tourist destination. This would have been unthinkable only a few years ago. Colombia is safer than its ever been and travelers come back from Colombia unharmed and raving about the beauty of this country and its hospitable, friendly people. And for good reason. What's not to love about the magic of Colombia's mist-shrouded mountains capped with snow, charming colonial cities, golden-sand beaches and vast green stretches of rain forest? About the School Our school of the Caribbean is located in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Cartagena. Be prepared to meet the friendliest people of the world, enjoy the Caribbean Latino music beat everywhere you go. Enjoy the heat and the sun, marvel at the astonishing beaches and dive near beautiful coral reefs and of course live the Rumba (Party!) in the beach. Cartagena is a, and on the “must see” lists of millions of world travelers. Ramparts and walls, were built all around the city in order to protect it from pirate attacks. Now, this fantastic city retains much the charm, romance and history of begone ages. Our school is located just 4 blocks from the main entrance to the "Old City" in a colonial house with a Caribbean atmosphere that you will love. The school is a 600 year old building, so be prepared to live history, as you learn Spanish in the majestic city of Cartagena. The Courses and Prices Intensive Spanish. 25 hours per week. 20 hours of Spanish lessons and 5 hours of cultural activities related to history and culture of Cartagena, Price $300 Spanish and scuba diving course PADI CERTIFICATION Pick a Spanish course in the mornings and combine it with a PADI-certified open waters scuba diving course. Two weeks is required.  Price: Spanish course plus add $350 for your PADI open water course Spanish and Diving Pick a Spanish course in the mornings and combine it with a diving excursion to the Rosary Islands on Saturday or Sunday.  Price: Spanish course plus add $90 for your full day, including two dives. Spanish and Kitesurfing (kiteboarding) Pick a Spanish course of your choice and combine it with a kiteboarding course in the Caribbean, in the afternoons. (AVAILABLE FROM DECEMBER TO MARCH) Price: Spanish course plus add $250 Accommodation Homestay with local Colombian Family. Private room $120 per week Accommodation in shared Student Flat. Basic and affordable accommodation. Price $80 per week.