Students testimonials

Una escuela pequeña pero eficaz, flexible, servicial y familiar. Ofrece ayuda de cualquier tipo, al igual que la familia. Me sentí muy bien cuidada.  

"Angelika Nielsen. Germany"

Volunteer: What fees are involved?

If you are looking to gain experience in an interesting field, it might be difficult to get this privilege for free. If you were to simply apply to get paid to do the same job, you might find it very difficult to get accepted and it may take many months to sort out both for a position and for a working visa. Also, volunteers and interns who pay to do these jobs provide a very much needed income and services to the NGO, often allowing them to continue and expand their work. You will become an invaluable asset to the NGO during your time here.

Volunteer fee is a combination of: the Project Fee and the Placement Fee. The Project Fee covers the projects costs for making sure you are safe and well looked after, kept busy and making a difference to the area of focus of the project. La Montaña adds no commission to any project. We instead ask for a placement fee to cover our costs for promoting the project and providing volunteer support during the time spent with us. You will also need to cover the cost of your flights, visas (if required) and vaccinations. You should also have a small budget for personal spending, sightseeing and buying souvenirs.

"I really enjoyed the class. Our teacher helped us a lot. She was very patient and understanding. She adapted the lessons to our level and overall it was a hard but worthwhile experience!"

Dave Sadler, Israel

Students testimonials

"Me gustó la escuela de La Montaña y mi profe. Sobre todo me gustó la mezcla de las lecciones de gramática, los juegos de idiomas y las conversaciones. Los materiales de clase también fueron muy útiles y fáciles de entender. Voy a recomendar esta escuela a mis amigos. Muchas gracias a todos!"

Maureen Mullarkey, EEUU











"Overall the school was great. The teacher made the class fun and was GREAT professor!! The staff were all very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend La Montaña!"

Steve Miller, EEUU

What to do in Bariloche? Visit to Cerro Campanario

Cerro Campanario viewpoint. Can’t let that go unchecked!

One of the most popular attractions in Bariloche is to take a trip to the top of Cerro Campanario, a small hill located on the outskirts of the city, on Circuito Chico. Of course, this is one of our favorites after-school activities.


It is in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, and we get easily  to base after 30 min ride by a public bus from the center of Bariloche. From the base of the hill, we have the option to take a chair lift to the top or walk up.

Having spent 45 minutes hiking up there, we arrive to the top from where we are rewarded with a 360 degree view of the area. The legend says National Geographic had selected this vista as one of the ten best in the world. 

After a day spent attending Spanish lessons, this view of the Andes and the cold and deep blue waters of sizeable Nahuel Huapi Lake are simply breath-taking, and 100% worth waiting for.

Written by Verónica Leone

What to do in Bariloche? Visit to Centro Cívico Clock

As you may know Centro Cívico is a top attraction for tourists and visitors in Bariloche. The imposing buildings made of local greenish stones  and the large wooden doors surrounding a relatively small square correspond to the facilities of the Town Hall, the Provincial Police, Tourist Information office, Sarmiento Library and and Patagonian Museum.

Among public buildings, the Town Hall stands out due to its size and beauty. Its main wing ends in a tower from where an old clock accompanies the passing of time with its chimes every half an hour.  This clock was brought from Switzerland and installed in 1940. A small window opens under the clock activating a mechanism for four wooden figures that appear and greet each other when the clock strikes 12am and 6pm. These figures represent the earliest population in the area: one native (Tehuelche/Mapuche), one pioneer (immigrants), one priest and one soldier. 

This clock has been opened for guided visits, after several years.  Now, every Tuesday and Wednesday tourists and locals can explore the gears of the clock. 

It is a perfect tour to practice Spanish after lessons and learn about Bariloche history while enjoying the views from the tower. 

Come and join us! We will visit it soon!

Written by Verónica Leone

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6 Refugios and 4 amazing scenaries around Bariloche painted by former student and artist Amanda Tolson Valenzuela.

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