Spanish immersion schools in
Cochabamba.
Spanish immersion schools in
Cochabamba, Bolivia:
Escuela Runawasi.
RUNAWASI is a Quechua word meaning "house of the people". It
refers to our school as a meeting place. We offer Spanish, Quechua and
Aymara lessons at all levels. Advanced students may specialize in
Bolivian and Latinamerican literature or a subject of their choice. In
addition to learning the language you will achieve a better awareness
of reality in Bolivia and Latin America.
www.runawasi.org
Volunteer Bolivia.
olunteer Bolivia, located in Cochabamba, offers a one of the best
international volunteer programs in Latin America. Volunteer Bolivia
will match your skills and interests to local needs in order to
provide you with an unforgettable cross cultural experience.
www.volunteerbolivia.org
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About
Cochabamba:
Cochabamba is a
progressive and economically active city. In 1542 a group of Spanish
colonizers settled in the Kjocha-Pampa valley. Ten years later, on
August 2nd, 1571, by orders of viceroy Toledo the new city was founded
under the name of Villa de Oropeza in honor of the viceroy whose title
was Count of Oropeza. Three years later, on January 1st, 1574 the
nominal foundation was made by Sebastián Barba de Padilla under orders
of viceroy Toledo too. The new city was established along the shores
of the Rocha river. From the early days of its existence, the valley
showed hints of its natural wealth. At the height of Potosí's silver
boom, thanks to its wheat and corn production as well as its cattle
abundance, the valley became the source of food for the miners in
Potosí as well as for other nearby regions. When Potosí's boom
declined in the early 18th century, so did the demand for Cochabamba's
products. By the mid-19th century, however, the economic crisis faded
away and the city gained back its position as the nation's granary. Websites about
Cochabamba:
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