Why Study in Barranquilla - Spanish Program

Reason 1

Colombia is a multi-ethnic and multicultural nation, where each region has its own characteristics that distinguish it from the others, and it is said to have one of the most standard forms of spoken Spanish in South America.

Reason 2

Barranquilla is located on the Colombian Caribbean Coast, a magical region offering long stretches of sandy beaches, breathtaking landscapes and a handful of noteworthy historic sites in neighboring cities such as Cartagena and Santa Marta.

Reason 3

Barranquilla is a booming cultural & artistic epicenter: Did you know Shakira and Sofia Vergara were born and raised here and that this city inspired many of Gabriel García Marquez' stories?

Reason 4

The warm, cheerful and happy people of Barranquilla is definitely a top reason: Barranquilleros are known to be hard working, but they are also known for their playfulness and the belief that hard work should be balanced with fun.

Reason 5

Universidad del Norte is well known for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and leadership for social change in Colombia. Our Spanish program -accredited by Instituto Cervantes- is based on the latest research on teaching/learning foreign languages.

Reason

Barranquilla's Carnival, featuring one of Colombia's most dazzling folklore celebrations, was proclaimed by UNESCO as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2003.