Explore . Share . Talk — learn Spanish with locals in Minca this summer
Our classroom is a mountain town. Cook with locals, hike to waterfalls, practice youga, watch birds at dawn, and speak Spanish from day one. Every class supports real conservation and education projects in Minca by Misión Gaia NGO.
Spanish immersion programs & cultural activities
Group classes — 20 hours/week
$330 /week
Intensive group program
20 hrs/week · max 6 students · starts every Monday
4 hrs class/day · certified teachers
All materials (digital + printed)
3 cultural experiences included
Field activities: markets, cafés, hikes
$1,920 /month
Monthly immersion A1/A2 - B1/B2
80 hrs · 4 weeks · private accommodation
Personalized learning path
Community & volunteer projects opportunities
Cultural workshop & activities
Final project: oral + written
Participation Certificate
From $165
Families & groups
10–20 hrs/week · customized · from 2 people
Flexible schedule
Programs for children
Group discounts available
Spanish classes & Yoga course in Minca - More info
Cultural experiences — add-ons from $45
At Misión Gaia Spanish School in Minca, Colombia, besides studying a language, you live a transformative experience.
Our Spanish immersion programs blend active learning, cultural discovery, adventure and meaningful community connection in the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Explore our options: intensive courses, monthly programs, standard classes, private lessons, virtual classes, or family programs —and find the path that fits your goals.
At Misión Gaia Spanish School in Minca, Colombia, besides studying a language, you live a transformative experience.
Our Spanish immersion programs blend active learning, cultural discovery, adventure and meaningful community connection in the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Explore our options: intensive courses, monthly programs, standard classes, private lessons, virtual classes, or family programs —and find the path that fits your goals.
1 week immersive & conversational program
20 hours of class per week
4 hours of class per day
Private accommodation for 5 nights
Additional Cultural activities
Learn more about our levels and unit content
$330 USD
Standard from 10 to 20 hours per week
From 2 to 4 hours of class per day, flexible programs according to your needs
Customized Programs for children
From $165 USD
Colombian Cooking experience - every Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Vive musicaribe
Minca conecta
PRIVATE CLASSES
Learn Spanish quickly and deeply with an intensive program of at least 80 hours that blends classes, culture, and authentic experiences in Minca and the Sierra Nevada—so you can speak, live, and think in Spanish from day one.
4 week immersive & conversational program
20 hours of class per week
4 hours of class per day
Private accommodation for 1 month
Additional Cultural activities
Learn more about our levels and unit content
Reserve your spot today
Intensive private classes 20 hours per week
4 hours of class per day
$396 USD
Standard 15 hours per week
3 hours of class per day, 5 days a week
$297 USD
Practice other experiences during your class to improve your learning:
Culinary experience : cook, share & learn
Vive Músicaribe, a Cultural Experience of Colombian Music and Dance
Community projects
Ready to live Spanish?
Join our Spanish Immersion Programs in Minca, Colombia with Misión Gaia — where language, culture, and nature come together.
Whether you’re starting from zero or refining your fluency, our experiential courses combine language learning with real-life practice, local connection, and purpose.
Study Spanish surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Learn with certified teachers and small groups (max. 6 students).
Take part in eco-cultural experiences that support community and sustainability.
