Ecela Spanish

Chile, Argentina, & Peru Spanish Courses

Cultural Tidbit: Argentina’s Literatura Feminina

In the nation that gave birth to such literary giants as Borges and Cortazar, female writers sometimes seem to be overlooked, especially in the eyes of foreigners. When you study Spanish in Argentina, don’t neglect to explore the rich legacy of women writers and feminism in this country. One great place to start is that […]

Testimonial: Eliane (Switzerland)

I chose Ecela because my best friend recommended it to me and I spent 8 great weeks in Ecela Buenos Aires. After a long time in a big city I needed a change, wanted to see the sea and another culture, so I decided to go to the Ecela Vina del Mar in Chile. The […]

Cultural Tidbit: Peru’s Pink Dolphins

When most people think of Peru, the majestic ruins of cities like Machu Picchu immediately come to mind. Peru’s western lands are often overlooked and unvisited, and tourists lose out on the opportunity to marvel at the rivers of the Amazon, massive freshwater lakes, and one of the planet’s most fascinating creatures: the pink dolphins […]

Cultural Tidbit: Argentina’s National Sport

If you had to guess what Argentina’s national sport was, you’d probably say football, which inspires tremendous passion among Argentines. Polo, which echoes back to Argentina’s posh European roots would be a close runner-up. However, the official national sport is in fact pato. Don’t feel bad for getting that one wrong. Most Argentines didn’t even […]

Cultural Tidbit: All Saint’s Day

All Saint’s Day is coming up, and with it the reminder to take a moment to think about lost loved ones and ponder what life after death may be like. The most famous celebration of All Saint’s Day probably takes place in Mexico, where the holiday is known as the Day of the Dead or […]

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