Excursions from Buenos Aires
Participate in extraordinary adventures and put your new linguistic skills to use in some of the most magnificent cities in Argentina!
ViaSpanish believes that excursions are one of the best ways for students to practice their Spanish outside of the classroom while discovering the country in which they are living, and we are proud to support our partner Spanish school in Buenos Aires and the exciting student excursions in Argentina they offer year round.
Excursions include trips to the "wine capital" Mendoza, the spectacular waterfalls in Iguazú, as well as day trips to a local Estancia and to Colonia, Uruguay. A trip coordinator from the Spanish school goes on each one of the group trips to offer an insider's perspective and a knowledgeable answer to any question students have along the way.
Iguazú Falls, Argentina
The gorgeous falls just outside of Puerto Iguazú straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil and are a
must-see for any traveler to Argentina. Trips here revolve around a visit to the world-famous falls and Iguazú
National Park from the Argentine and Brazilian sides.
Students can then choose to go:
- Boat passage underneath the waterfalls
- ATV (four-wheeling) expeditions through the jungle in the province of Misiones
- Trekking through the jungle
- Photographic jungle safari
- Mountain rappelling
- Waterfall rappelling
- Zip line through the jungle canopy
Mendoza, Argentina
Group or Individual Excursion
Weekend trips to Mendoza begin with a visit to some of the province's world famous bodegas to learn how wine is produced in the vineyard-dotted landscape bordered by the Andes. The city boasts the largest share of wine production in Argentina along with a large variety of adventure activities. In the hills of the Andes, students can choose:
- Horseback riding
- Mountain rappelling
- White water rafting
- Trekking
- Mountain biking
- Zip line
- Paragliding
- Bus tour of the Andes
- Walking tour of the city of Mendoza
Day at an Estancia, Argentina
Group or Individual Excursion
Estancia's (traditional Argentine ranch) attract both Argentine and international visitors alike for their iconic gauchos (cowboys), delicious asados (traditional barbecues), and the tranquil day they offer in the Argentine countryside. Student can choose to participate in the following:
- Horseback riding
- Swimming
- Asado (traditional barbeque)
- Watch a folkloric show
Day Trip to Colonia, Uruguay
Group or Individual Excursion
Only a ferry ride away from Buenos Aires is the small town of Colonia, one of the most cherished towns in Uruguay. Colonia features beautiful cobblestone roads, arts and crafts shops, historical sites, restaurants and cafes, all on a riverside setting. This makes for a fantastic and tranquil day trip from Buenos Aires. Students can choose to participate in the following:
- City tours
- Bike tours
- Swimming
- Shopping
- Water sports
