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Spanish Classes in Medellin & Cali, Colombia
Friday
Friday: A Contrast of Local & International InfluencesDesde un desayuno colombiano hasta explorar Sabaneta y cenar con opciones internacionales, vive los sabores y la cultura diversa de Medellín mientras aprendes español.
Morning Activity
Let’s kick off Friday with an authentic Colombian street-food breakfast at Buñuelo Supremo, conveniently located alongside Parque Poblado, and one block from to Toucan Spanish School. Power up with a delicious treat before class or during a break from your Medellin Spanish course.
The doors open at 6 a.m., and it’s not uncommon to see a line of eager customers waiting to get their hands on freshly fried buñuelos - crispy, golden dough balls filled with cheese.
While buñuelos are often associated with Christmas, here you can enjoy them year-round at this beloved spot, which has been perfecting the recipe for over 35 years.
Beyond the namesake, Buñuelo Supremo offers other traditional snacks like palitos de queso (cheese sticks) and pastel de pollo (chicken pie).
Along with delicious food, you'll get the chance to share the counter with friendly locals, making for a truly authentic and local experience.
Afternoon Activity
In the afternoon, journey to the charming neighbourhood of Sabaneta located south of Medellin and technically a separate city. Ask an Uber to take you “Parque Sabaneta” where you’ll see the church at the top of the park and a couple of streets full of bars, restaurants to the right.
Wander through local shops and cafes; practice asking shopkeepers about their products using phrases like “¿Qué me recomiendas?” (What do you recommend?). Explore family-run restaurants that serve up classic Colombian dishes.
The area is known for its authentic charm and traditional culinary offerings, with highly-rated options like El Viejo John, where the serving sizes are extremely generous.
Save some room for a traditional Colombia snack, the buñuelo at El Pelegrino famous for having the largest buñuelos in the Medellin area.
Evening Activity
As the evening approaches, why visit some of Medellin's foreign-owned restaurants, for a little taste of home.
For many people Café Zorba (English/New Zealand owned) is one of the best pizza joints in town, it’s so good you won’t even notice that it’s vegetarian.
Next door to Zorba is Zaaika arguably the best Indian food in Medellin and you guaranteed to get the picante (hot) level that you expect.
Further up to the hill in Provenza you’ll find authentic Italian owned gelato shop Arte Dulce, but go early as they close about 9pm.
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