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Our long-term family program to learn Spanish language at La Montaña involves immersing your family in Spanish language and culture. That is the reason why we call it "Experience Patagonia as a local."

If you and your family will stay in Patagonia four weeks or more you can combine structured lessons and cultural immersion, experiencing the area as a local. This approach allows for significant language acquisition through daily interaction and practical application, offering a more effective and enriching experience than traditional classroom learning.

Kids will attend lessons in a local school so they will meet local kids while the entire family can join our Language Immersion Programs to give a more structured approach to Spanish.

• All our Spanish programs combine language classes with cultural activities and excursions, often with a focus on specific age groups or family units. 

   

  

   

  Benefits of experience Patagonia as a local Long-Term Family Programs:

• Accelerated Language Acquisition: Immersion in the language and culture accelerates the learning process. 
• Cultural Understanding: Families gain a deeper appreciation for the culture, traditions, and daily life of the host country. 
• Personal Growth: Individuals develop adaptability, independence, and cross-cultural communication skills. 
• Family Bonding: Shared experiences and challenges can strengthen family bonds. 
• Long-lasting Memories: Creating memories and friendships that extend beyond the program. 

Tips for Planning a Long-Term Family Program:

• Choose the right destination:

  Consider your family's interests, language goals, and budget. Is Patagonia your best choice?

• Select a reputable program:

  Look for programs with qualified teachers, carefully selected host families, and a supportive environment. Is La Montaña the best Choice?

• Prepare for the experience:

  Research the culture and customs of the host country, and familiarize yourselves with basic language phrases. Have you don some research?

• Embrace the immersion:

  Be open to new experiences, participate in cultural activities, and make an effort to interact with locals. Will you be happy to be open minded? 

By carefully planning and embracing the immersion experience, families can create lasting memories and achieve significant language learning goals through a long-term program abroad. 

What will La Montaña do for you?

We will advice each family according to members' needs, backgrounds and Spanish level.

We will provide Spanish tutoring during the entire program.

We will find a local school for your kids and interesting social activities for the entire family  

We will help finding a good accommodation setting near the selected school.

We will help finding interesting activities for parents or for the entire family like volunteering, social events, etc.

We will help with car rental, medical assistance or any other services the family would need to feel comfortable and safe.

What to learn more about it? Contact us for more information.

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When travelling abroad with young kids, there are many new specific challenges parents will have to face. At La Montaña Spanish School we design tailor-made programs to match each family's profile with the experiences available.

We have been organizing such programs since 2002, making the most for the family experience. We work closely together with parents to suit each member's need and backgrounds. 

In our experience, Private lessons are better for families as we will have more flexibility. There is also a chance for group lessons, but we start with a Private lessons base and keep the family informed about any chance to move to group lessons.

Winter, in particular, has more factors to take into account. If you would like to take some days for skiing and/or exploring, in our experience, when family travels with young kids we need to consider a few important factors:

• the specific needs for the young kids 

• Daylight (from 9 am to 6pm)

• the dynamics (traffic and state of the roads) of the city of Bariloche during high season (usually quite chaotic)

So, the best time to leave home and start exploring and enjoying the area is from 9 am and return to the city by 5 pm. It is also important to consider that (depending on the traffic)  it might take at least a 1 or 1:30 hours  for transportation each time. For example, the ski resort is only 15 km from the town center but the long lines might make it a 1:30 hour ride.
Therefore, my advice is to explore and enjoy during your free days, in the morning and afternoon. Maybe, if you are planning to ski every day you could have your lessons in the late afternoon, starting by 5:00 or 5:30 for example and finishing at 7:00 or 7:30 pm. 
Here, you will find a couple of links and information that could be interesting for you:
Ski passes prices and purchases on this website https://tienda.catedralaltapatagonia.com/es/tienda/
Ski gear rental: you can check online the prices... maybe you would rather bring your own ski gear.
Public transportation: there is a public bus (number 55) every hour leaving town and reaching the ski resort. The cost at the moment (July 2025) is about $7 dollars per person each ride. Public transportation is good but it might be subject to delays or cancellations. You can also visit by bus other interesting sightseeing or trekking points in the outskirts of the city.
Car rental: Definitely my advice for a family with kids. Very useful and practical. However, it might be quite expensive in the high season. When you do your research, contact us to help finding the best budget. Some rentals can offer very good deals for our students  (you will need to mention that you will be a student at La Montaña)
More information about the city: you can check in this chatbot, it is quite accurate Atencion Al Visitante +54 9 2944 57-9837 Simply add this number in your WhatsApp contacts and start asking for information.

Questions? Contact us for your Winter program

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Among the best things to do during ski season in Bariloche skiing and snowboarding at Cerro Catedral are undoubtedly top-tier activities. La Montaña Spanish School offers tailor made courses so students can enjoy both the slopes and Spanish lessons in a relaxed atmosphere.  Bariloche is a popular destination in Patagonia for winter sports, offering a variety of activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ATV riding, in addition to downhill skiing. The ski season typically runs from late June to early October, with peak months being July and August. 

Here's a more detailed look at some of the best things to do in Bariloche during the ski season:

• Skiing and Snowboarding at Cerro Catedral:

  This is the most popular activity, with a wide range of slopes and terrain for all skill levels. 

• Cross-Country Skiing:

  Explore scenic trails and enjoy the tranquility of the snow-covered landscape. 

• Snowshoeing:

  Discover hidden trails and enjoy the scenery on foot, with options for both beginner and more experienced hikers. 

• ATV Riding:

  Experience the snow-covered landscapes on a thrilling ATV ride. 

• Other Winter Activities:

  Consider snow excursions, group ski or snowboard classes, or even snowmobile experiences. 

• Trekking and Sightseeing:

  Explore the surrounding areas, taking advantage of the beautiful scenery and well-connected transportation system.