TESOL Course in Medellin,
Columbia
 Why
TESOL in Medellin, Columbia?
Colombia is a gorgeous and colorful country of South America. This is
the only nation in this continent to share the coasts of both the
Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the biggest countries
in South America and in the world. This country is home to some great
forests, which have exotic flora and fauna, spectacular landscapes and
amiable people. There are some popular festivals and fairs which takes
place in Colombia each year like Cali’s Fair, Iberoamerican Theater
Festival, Vallenato Legend Festival, Fiestas del Mar, Barranquilla’s
Carnival and the Carnival of Blacks and Whites. Tourists from all over
the world visit Colombia and tourism is the main pillar of its economy.
Another reason for tourist influx in Colombia apart from its cultural
and environmental treasures is its stable government. The Eco tourist
industry has developed here significantly, which revolves around the
number of national parks and islands.
What is in it for you?
Medellin is the second largest city of the country of Colombia and also
one of its major tourist attractions. This city is nestled in the Aburra
Valley and is home to a number of rare species of orchids and birds. The
Medellin River dissects this city into two parts and enhances its
beauty. The climate of Medellin is very pleasant although it is situated
very near to the equator because it is located about five thousand feet
above the sea level. The people of the city of Medellin are very
friendly and amiable. There are a number of hotels, restaurants and bars
in this city due to the influx of tourists. The local people are also
very sophisticated and modern in Medellin and it is also home to some
top models of the world. There are number of festivals, which take place
each year like the ‘Festival of the Flowers, the Parade of myths and
legends and most importantly the ‘International Poetry Festival’.
On the tourist map
Medellin is also known as the city of Eternal Spring and it is its
natural beauty, which attracts people here. It is also considered to be
one of the most beautiful cities of South America. This city is also
culturally rich as it is home to a number of museums and galleries. One
can also go and visit the famous ‘Paisa towns’ from Medellin. The Museo
de Antioquis is one of the best museums in Colombia, which displays
artworks of this country of various time periods. The two most
significant attractions of the city of Medellin are the Flower Festival
and the Fashion Show. The adventure sports the tourists can indulge in,
while here are white water rafting, paragliding and hiking. Some of the
major tourist attractions in Medellin are Cisneros Square, Santa Fe Zoo,
Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Planetarium Jesus Emilio Ramirez and Nutibara
Hill.
About TEFL School
The school of TEFL International in Medellin is located in the El
Poblado neighborhood of the city. TEFL International works with Escuela
de Ingenieria de Antioquia in Medellin. The facilities in the schools
are modern and the trainers are very experienced. At the school, the
classes are taken with the students from Colombia. The support staffs of
TEFL International are also very helpful and friendly.
Weather
The weather of Medellin is pleasant all through the year giving it the
name the city of Eternal Springs. The average annual temperature range
between 15 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius. The driest months of the
year are between June and August and the wettest are from November to
March.
Connectivity
The nearest international Airport of Medellin is Jose Maria Cordoba
International Airport. There are regular flights to this airport from
New York, Miami, Madrid and Bogota. There is a good taxi and a bus
service from the Jose Maria Cordoba International Airport to Medellin.
It is also possible to reach Medellin by bus from Bogota, which will
take around eight to nine hours. The costs of the tickets are about
sixteen to twenty dollars and there are also AC buses along with the
regular ones.
Excursions from Medellin
Medellin is located on the hill and not near the coast. Therefore, from
here it is best to visit all the up country regions of Colombia. The
Amazon region, the Andean region and the Orinoquia region of Colombia
are the best places to visit from this city. There are a number of
National Parks in the Amazon area of Colombia like Alto Fragua Indi Wasi,
La Paya, Tinigua, Cahuinari, Amacayacu, Rio Pure and Siera de
Chiribiquete. There are some beautiful cities near Medellin of the Andes
Mountains, which are Neiva, Manizales, Pasto, Chingaza, Perira, San Gil,
Cucuta, Ibague and many more.
Evening and Nightlife
Due to the high influx of tourists each year the nightlife in Medellin
has become very hip and trendy. There are numerous clubs, discos and
bars scattered all around the city, which makes the evening in Medellin
very special. However, the city is not very safe after sundown so be
sure to stay protected. Tango music is very popular in the nightlife of
Medellin and some of the clubs even offer paisa-style partying. There
are regular theater performances in the city and also a number of cinema
halls. So, if you are not interested in partying hard, you can always
hit the theaters.
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It is a very compact experience. Extensive learning but
fun.
A gear experience with TEFL International and very
helpful to find placement
