Pichilemu is Chile's hotspot for surfing fans from all over the world. The former rather small and sleepy fishing village is about three and a half hours southwest of Santiago de Chile on the Pacific coast. In recent decades, Pichilemu has developed to a popular holiday destination because of the beautiful beaches and scenic hinterland with many wineries. But most of all, the waves attract visitors all year round, and during the summer months surf competitions are also carried out on an international level. Pichilemu‘s waves provide a great base for surfing for both beginners and advanced.
Due to the growing demand of both national and international guests, Pichilemu's accommodation and leisure facilities have also increased. Everywhere you will find small hotels, hostels and cozy cottages. In the center of the town and along the beach there are many restaurants, cafes and pubs. Thanks to the still small size of Pichilemu, everything is within easy reach on foot.
The language school in Pichilemu is located in the center of the small, pretty coastal town, just a few minutes' walk from the long beach. In the immediate vicinity are cozy cafes, restaurants, snack bars and shops. The beautiful courtyard of the school or the nearby park, invite to have lunch in a relaxed atmosphere or just to relax and unwind after the Spanish lessons.
The classrooms are located on the third floor of a modern building, from where you have a beautiful panoramic view of the sea, the cape and the historic district of Pichilemu. There is also a rooftop terrace with sun loungers, tables and chairs. In the cozy reception room, students can do homework, have coffee, exchange books and watch movies.
The Spanish school in Pichilemu was founded in 2005 to build a quality language center in rural Chile. In fact, the seafront language school offers a wonderful contrast to studying Spanish in the country’s capital Santiago de Chile. For students who would like to get to know both locations, the courses in Santiago and Pichilemu can be combined.
The majority of Spanish students in Pichilemu come from North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. An interesting mix of cultures is given and learning with other globetrotters is even more fun!
The privileged location right on the coast and endless beaches, recreational activities are not too short. The language school in Pichilemu offers a wide range of leisure activities in the afternoons, evenings and weekends. For example, the school organizes Surf, kite and SUP courses at all levels of difficulty, and in addition to the beach and water sports activities there are also cultural activities available. Excursions to the nearby wineries in the hinterland, horseback riding and weekend trips to Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Santiago and national parks in are particularly popular. The school also offers yoga classes and outdoor activities on site. In Pichilemu itself bikes can be borrowed to explore the beautiful surroundings on your own.
As a hotspot of the international surf scene, Pichilemu offers a lively nightlife, especially in the summer, with many trendy bars, discotheques and restaurants. In addition, various (international) surfing competitions and music events are held in Pichilemu throughout the year.
