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An art contest takes place before the festival, from which the promotional poster
for the year is selected. Each year the festival hosts top name performers from
all over the world. The 2014 festival takes place from April 26th to April 30th.
SPANISH LESSONS
Private Teacher
David Ariza is a highly recommended language instructor in Valledupar. David
has been a director and the lead teacher at a local language institute for the past
five years. David is a highly respected member of the very large language
community of Valledupar (over twenty language schools). David is offering
private and small group lessons. One student's classes cost 20,000 COP an hour
and, for two, the price is 30,000 COP total. David is offering weekly rates for
students interested in developing a short term Spanish program. David can
arrange for you to be assigned a local Colombian student for an exchange of
lessons. Participating in exchanges is an excellent way to make friends, rapidly
improve your Spanish and learn about another culture. The student who you
exchange with will be ecstatic for this experience, as native English speakers are
very rare in Valledupar. A traveler can easily arrange classes with David, a
language exchange with students and a stay at Provincia Hostel. This could be a
low cost, high-reward opportunity to learn Spanish and experience a very unique
city for a few weeks to a month. It could easily be one of the best experiences
of your trip. Contact David directly at 301-501-0799 or at
[email protected].
TOUR OPERATOR
Miguel from Provincia Hostel can arrange low cost tours of the Valledupar area.
He can take you on day trips to La Mina and to the Los Besotes Ecopark and
Reserve. Miguel can also lead hiking and biking tours for small groups in the
Valledupar area.