ESTADIO SPANISH IMMERSION PACKETS
Experience more than just the inside of a classroom!
Return home with a story!
Create your personalized Colombia experience below – Easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. SELECT YOUR YOUR SPANISH IMMERSION ACADEMIC PACKET
Are you tired of fill-in-the-blank worksheet classes that you could do online for free? Do you enjoy field trips in your academic week? Are you looking for more…? Don’t just learn about Spanish. Experience Spanish with OLSA’s Spanish Immersion Packets! Classes meet four days per week – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9:00am and at 10:30am for a duration of 75 minutes per class. Conversational Spanish levels are Basic 1, Basic 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Advanced. Maximum class size is seven students with an average of about four.
Are you a teacher? Check with your school about Professional Development Hours!
TOURIST
ONE CONVO + ONE PRIVATE-
4 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES - 5 HOURS
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4 PRIVATE SPANISH CLASSES - ABOUT 4 HOURS
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1 DAY EXCURSION - 4-12 HOURS (SEE BELOW)
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15O.OOO COP FOOD CREDIT AT THE OLSA RESTAURANT
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDELLIN WORKSHOP
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PRICE FOR 1 WEEK = $249 USD
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PRICE FOR 2 WEEKS = $234 USD PER WEEK
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PRICE FOR 3+ WEEKS = $219 USD PER WEEK
SIGHTSEER
TWO CONVO + ONE PRIVATE-
8 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES - 10 HOURS
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4 PRIVATE SPANISH CLASSES - ABOUT 4 HOURS
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1 DAY EXCURSION - 4-12 HOURS (SEE BELOW)
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15O.OOO COP FOOD CREDIT AT THE OLSA RESTAURANT
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDELLIN WORKSHOP
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PRICE FOR 1 WEEK = $309 USD
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PRICE FOR 2 WEEKS = $289 USD PER WEEK
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PRICE FOR 3+ WEEKS = $269 USD PER WEEK
INTENSIVE
ONE CONVO + TWO PRIVATE-
4 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES - 5 HOURS
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8 PRIVATE SPANISH CLASSES - ABOUT 8 HOURS
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1 DAY EXCURSION - 4-12 HOURS (SEE BELOW)
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15O.OOO COP FOOD CREDIT AT THE OLSA RESTAURANT
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDELLIN WORKSHOP
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PRICE FOR 1 WEEK = $339 USD
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PRICE FOR 2 WEEKS = $319 USD PER WEEK
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PRICE FOR 3+ WEEKS = $299 USD PER WEEK
RIGOROUS
TWO CONVO + TWO PRIVATE-
8 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES - 10 HOURS
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8 PRIVATE SPANISH CLASSES - ABOUT 8 HOURS
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1 DAY EXCURSION - 4-12 HOURS (SEE BELOW)
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15O.OOO COP FOOD CREDIT AT THE OLSA RESTAURANT
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDELLIN WORKSHOP
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PRICE FOR 1 WEEK = $399 USD
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PRICE FOR 2 WEEKS = $374 USD PER WEEK
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PRICE FOR 3+ WEEKS = $349 USD PER WEEK
NOTE: If you are enrolled in an institution and receiving official credit, your total fees as charged by your institution may vary. A portion of every Spanish class tuition goes to The OLSA Foundation to help impoverished Colombians learn conversational English skills; to help them better compete in the job market. See also Weekly Events
2. SELECT YOUR SPANISH IMMERSION EXCURSION
Downtown Historical & Cultural Walking Tour
Cost in Package: $0
Cost Additional Excursion: $50 USD
Language: English or Spanish
Duration: 3-4 hours
Specials: Includes lunch credit at OLSA restaurant
Description
This Medellín tour offers an engaging, authentic, and safe experience led by expert storytellers who share the city’s transformation from its turbulent past to its vibrant present. Moving beyond superficial sightseeing, the tours focus on in-depth exploration of local culture through iconic and hidden spots. Guests can confidently explore, enjoying a fun, eye-opening, and secure experience.
Guatapé Tour
Cost in Package: $0
Cost Additional Excursion: $50 USD
Language: Spanish
Duration 11-12 hours
Specials: Includes breakfast & lunch during tour, entrance to El Peñol
Description
Discover the vibrant town of Guatapé on a stress-free full-day tour from Medellín. With expert guides handling all logistics, you can focus on the highlights: climbing the 744 steps of the second biggest rock in the world, El Peñol, for 360-degree panoramic views and strolling through colonial streets famous for their colorful zócalos.
- Comprehensive Itinerary: Visit the historic town center, Parque Central, and a scenic replica of the “Old Peñol” town.
- Included Meals: Start your day with a traditional Antioquian breakfast and refuel with a typical local lunch.
- Scenic Boat Ride: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the reservoir with live music and views of famous lakeside properties.
- Seamless Travel: Includes round-trip transportation from Medellín, though departure times may vary slightly during 2026 peak seasons.
Comuna 13 Tour
Cost in Package: $0
Cost Additional Excursion: $50 USD
Language: English
Duration 3-4 hours
Specials: Includes lunch credit at OLSA restaurant
Exotic Fruit Tour
Cost in Package: $0
Cost Additional Excursion: $50 USD
Language: English
Duration 3-4 hours
Specials: Includes lunch credit at OLSA restaurant
Cost Additional Excursion: $65 USD
Language: English
Duration: 3-4 hours
Specials: Includes lunch credit at OLSA restaurant
Electric Bike Tour
Cost in Package: $15 USD
Cost Additional Tour: $65 USD
Language: English
Duration 4 hours
Specials: Includes lunch credit at OLSA restaurant
Coffee Finca Tour
Cost in Package: $25 USD
Cost Additional Excursion: $75 USD
Language: English
Duration 4-5 hours
Specials: Includes transportation from meet point in Poblado, lunch at finca & cata de café
Parque Arví Hiking Excursion
Cost in Package: $25 USD
Cost Additional Excursion: $75 USD
Language: English
Duration 5-6 hours
Specials: Includes transportation from inside Acevedo station & lunch on a mountainside restaurant
Comuna 3
Cost in Package: $45 USD
Cost Extra Excursion: $95 USD
Language: Spanish
Duration 4-5 hours
Specials: Includes transportation to/from the OLSA campus/tour, lunch credit at OLSA restaurant, accompaniment from OLSA campus to tour
While Comuna 13 is world-famous,
offers a more authentic, off-the-beaten-path look at Medellín’s transformation. This rising cultural hub is home to Constelaciones, the city’s largest macro-mural spanning over 500 brightly painted facades.
- The Constelaciones Mural: Explore South America’s most expansive open-air gallery, where massive artworks celebrate the community’s history and resilience.
- Tango Heritage: Visit the iconic Casa Gardeliana to immerse yourself in the district’s deep-rooted passion for tango.
- Stunning Vistas: Climb the hills for unrivaled, 360-degree panoramic views of the Aburrá Valley.
- Authentic Flavors: Enjoy local specialties like mazamorra (corn and milk drink) or artisanal empanadas while meeting the residents who lead the transformation.
Language: English
Specials: Includes transportation & trail snacks
Morning Farm Experience:
Cost in Package : $80 USD
Cost Additional Excursion: $130 USD
Sunset Horseback & Bonfire:
Cost in Package: $110 USD
Cost Additional Excursion: $160 USD
Duration: 5 – 7 hours
Experience the authentic heart of Antioquian cowboy culture at a charming 100-year-old family-run finca nestled in the emerald mountains just outside Medellín. Far from the typical tourist trails, this third-generation farm invites you to saddle up on well-cared-for horses and ride through lush cloud forests and hidden coffee plantations.
Your journey through the rugged landscape offers breathtaking views of the Aburrá Valley, all while learning about the region’s rich equestrian heritage from the family themselves. After your ride, return to the historic farmhouse to enjoy a traditional “algo”—a snack of fresh cheese and aguapanela made right on the property. It’s an intimate, soul-stirring escape that captures the true essence of Paisa rural life.
Morning Farm Experience
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
* Includes door-to-door transportation, egg collecting, cow interaction, a traditional Paisa breakfast, and a horseback ride.
* No prior riding experience needed
Sunset Horseback Ride & Bonfire
3:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
* Includes door-to-door transportation, a sunset horseback ride, dinner by the bonfire, and a magical return under Medellín’s city lights
* Requires basic riding experience, or an adventurous spirit if you’re a beginner, as part of the ride takes place after dark.
Rafting Excursion
Cost in Package: $95 USD
Cost Additional Excursion: $145 USD
Language: Spanglish
Duration 8-9 hours, Wednesdays & Sundays
Specials: Includes transportation, lunch on the river, equipment
Paragliding Excursion
Cost in Package: $100 USD
Cost Additional Excursion: $150 USD
Language: Spanglish
Duration 4-5 hours
Specials: Includes transportation, accompaniment & lunch credit at OLSA restaurant
Soar above the Aburrá Valley and experience Medellín from a breathtaking perspective with a paragliding adventure in San Félix. Located about an hour from the OLSA campus, this mountain ridge offers world-class thermal winds and the most iconic panoramic views of the red-brick metropolis below.
COMING SOON!
COMING SOON!
COMING SOON!
When you return home, bring a story with you! Through the excursions above, you will experience the history, the culture, the diversity and the WOW of Colombia. Whether you book with us, or another, or go it on your own, don’t limit yourself to just one tour. Get out there and experience Colombia!
3. ADD ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS, TOURS & EXPERIENCES TO YOUR PACKAGE!
AIRPORT PICK-UP
Cost: $60 USD
Language: Spanglish
Duration Approximately 1 hour from airport
As an add-on to OLSA’s Spanish Immersion Academic Packet (Step 1), we are happy to provide you with an Airport Pick-Up!
Enjoy an airport pick-up in a private sedan. Our driver will pick you up from José Maria Córdova International Airport and take you to your residence in Estadio or Laureles. Be sure to look for him at the baggage claim with your personalized sign! Price includes all tolls and parking.
MASTER FLOW DANCE ACADEMY
Expand your experience during your stay in Colombia! Add Salsa / Bachata / Merengue dance classes to your week!
As an add-on to OLSA’s Spanish Immersion Academic Packet (Step 1), we are happy to connect you with our allied dance school, Master Flow Dance Academy.
Costs:
One Week: Add $135 USD
Two Weeks: Add $120 USD / week
Three Weeks(+): Add $115 USD / week
Master Flow Dance Academy guarantees comprehensive techniques to help you practice and improve your social dancing. Learn from scratch, whether you’re a child, teenager, or adult, in rhythms like salsa, bachata and merengue. All our classes are personalized and tailored to your needs, so you can choose your class schedule according to the plan you select. Dancing is a life skill! Classes follow the OLSA schedule for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, so as to not interfere with your Wednesday excursion
FÚTBOL GAME EXPERIENCE
Professional fútbol – Team Medellin or Team Nacional
As an add-on to OLSA’s Spanish Immersion Academic Packet (Step 1), we are happy to connect you with a professional fútbol game (both for team Medellin or team Nacional).
This is a great opportunity, where you will not only learn about football, its history, and the social implications of the sport and our players, but also have a really fun time with an incredible atmosphere inside the stadium!
You will experience a game with one of the two big teams of Medellin – Medellin or Nacional. We will take you to a place where you can buy drinks, food, and the jersey of the team. We will also explain to you the history and relation that the society of Medellin has with football life!
Includes lunch (dinner) – 1 hamburger + chips + 1 national beer/soda at the OLSA restaurant. In addition included is the entrance to the regular season soccer (fútbol) game + face painting + discounts on team apparel + souvenier. You even learn your team’s history and fight songs!
Game days and times vary, so verify the calendar before purchasing! Game prices vary depending on the competition. FINALS SCHEDULE TBA
Remaining in-season games:
3/22/2026
5:00:00 PM
NACIONAL VS INTERNACIONAL – $79 USD
3/29/2026
3:00:00 PM
DIM VS AMERICA – $79 USD
4/1/2026
5:00:00 PM
NACIONAL VS CUCUTA – $79 USD
4/5/2026
4:00:00 PM
DIM VS NACIONAL – $112 USD
4/20/2025
5:00:00 PM
NACIONAL VS BUCARAMANGA – $79 USD
4/25/2025
1:00:00 PM
DIM VS FORTALEZA $73
FINALS SCHEDULE TBA
US CITIZENS – DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN GET “FREE” SPANISH CLASSES?
Make your vacation tax deductible by purchasing your packets through our 501(c)(3) in the USA. Support our mission to improve the lives of low-income Colombians through conversational English classes, workshops and camps! Ask us how you an participate at our WhatsApp! Super simple! Be sure to consult your accountant for your individual tax parameters.
