We have great news for you! From now on you can study Spanish with Babylon Idiomas in our new destination of CUBA! Situated in the middle of the Caribbean Sea this island is the perfect setting for a Spanish course where you can enjoy both the beautiful nature and the vintage charm Cuba has to offer. The laid back vibe of the Cuban people, the Salsa music that you can hear from every corner and and the warm Caribbean sun will make you feel like you’ve arrived in paradise. We bet that you will never want to leave!
Vintage cars and Salsa music
Discovering Cuba is like taking a trip in a tropical time machine. Vintage cars and old colonial mansions highlight the colorful lifestyle you can find here. Cubans love to party and wherever you go you will find someone playing the conga drums and people dancing in the streets. Even the kids know how to dance Salsa so it’s no wonder that this is the number one activity for Cubans when they go out at night. There’s no need to make a date at a specific time in a specific place as long as you know where the Plaza Mayor (Main Plaza) in the city is. Every city and every village in Cuba has a big main plaza where the social life takes place and where Cubans of all ages come together day and night to chat, dance, drink or play chess.
Laid back Caribbean lifestyle
The lifestyle in Cuba has a different speed and can’t be compared to any other place you have visited. With average temperatures never falling below 20ºC and rising to 28ºC in summer, you can enjoy sun and blue sky all year round. If you want to have a beach day, go to one of the many palm fringed beaches that are spread all over the country. When you fancy cultural activities, visit one of the many museums and historical places Cuban cities have to offer.
Where the history is still alive
Wherever you go, you will feel the country’s socialist history that appears in the form of thousands of Che Guevara murals and slogans with patriotic content often scribbled besides. Another reason why Cuba is such a special place are the ‘ración’ shops where Cubans queue to obtain their rations of daily necessities (just in case you wonder why theres such a large queue at such a small, ancient looking shop).
The best 3 places to go to
Babylon Idiomas is offering three different destinations for you to choose between where you can take a Spanish course and enjoy the Cuban lifestyle as its best! Whether you want to get to know the vibrant metropolis Havana, the old colonial city Trinidad or Cuba’s cultural capital Santiago de Cuba, you will be able to improve your Spanish language skills and learn more about Cuban culture and history.
Havana
The vibrant capital is the Caribbean’s largest city. Its seductive charm comes from the abundance of colonial architecture. The historic heart of the city, now declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a wonder to explore. Our Spanish school in Havana is located in Vedado, by the west end of famous El Malecón esplanade where you can mix with locals and enjoy the crashing waves and the warm breeze whilst watching the sunset over the Atlantic. Havana is a city that never sleeps and offers you great night life and a wide range of theatres, museums and music venues.
Trinidad
Located on the south-coast, Trinidad is a ‘museum’ city formally famed for its harbour. The city is quaint yet historic and offers students the opportunity to live like a local whilst enjoying both the idyllic beaches and the mountains surrounding. The city is a great hub for excursions to the nearby national parks or the famous white sandy beaches of the southern coast of Cuba. Our language school in Trinidad is located downtown within walking distance of the city’s attractions.
Santiago de Cuba
Cuba’s second largest city is often referred to as the ‘cultural capital’ of Cuba due to its history of literature, music and politics. Santiago de Cuba lies in a valley of the Sierra Maestra and is one of the warmest cities in Cuba, a perfect beach location. Our language school in Santiago de Cuba is located in Reparto Sueño, a residential area in walking distance to the heart of the city. If you want to learn Spanish and know more about the contemporary literature and music scene of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba will be the ideal place for you.
As you can see, Cuba has a lot to offer: stunning nature, vibrant cities, salsa as original as it can get and of course some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. If you want to combine your Spanish course with an incredible experience in an exotic place, Cuba is the perfect match!
You feel like you want to leave right away? Go for it, email us, book flights and you’ll be in PARADISE soon…
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