"Content and Language Integrated Learning" or "CLIL" as it is most commonly referred to, is an innovative methodology that has been gaining interest in the last few years.Although at first its implementation might appear to be something simple, as there is a tendency to think that for the successful application of CLIL based lessons it is only necessary to impart classes in English, in fact, there is a series of elements that language teachers and scholars should consider before reducing such an innovative approach to that simplistic view. In light of this, in this reflective article I address some of the challenges and opportunities that may arise when implementing CLIL in Colombia. Firstly I present a general theorization of CLIL. Secondly, I reflect on three of the challenges as well as on three the opportunities for the implementation of said approach in our national context. Finally, I present the conclusions and some possible research venues revolving around this field.