Argentina: Cultural Adventure, Service, and the Great Outdoors Program
Bienvenidos a Argentina.
A country of rugged natural beauty, European colonial architecture, and South American rhythm, Argentina is the backdrop to a remarkable summer abroad.
- Explore cosmopolitan Buenos Aires
- Contribute to a community development service project
- Horse trek through the mountains of Northwest Argentina
- Hike through Misiones and visitIguazú Falls
Orientation in Buenos Aires
Called “The Paris of South America” for its rich cultural heritage and thriving street life, Buenos Aires is your introduction to Argentina and its people. For four days, you and your group walk the wide boulevards, and practice your Spanish in the city’s many restaurants, theaters, and galleries. Top off your experience by sailing by catamaran to the surrounding islands to learn about the unique delta biosystem and the region’s ecology.
Homestay and Community Service
Immerse yourself in Argentinean culture as you live with a generous host family. Help prepare traditional dishes, explore colorful native markets, relax at outdoor cafés, and visit museums, parks, and schools with your host family and friends. Then, give back to the community as you participate in a meaningful community service project.
Sample activities: Enjoy tango lessons; participate in small group language classes; raft the scenic Juramento River; visit the town of San Lorenzo; help renovate an orphanage or kindergarten; work with children with developmental disabilities.
Sample host communities: Salta, Posadas
Ecological Trekking Adventure
Following your homestay, set off on an unforgettable trekking adventure with your group and leader. You may hike, ride horseback, and stay in a traditional estancia, as you discover the natural beauty and fascinating ecology of Argentina.
Sample activities: Spend five days riding horseback in Valle de Lerme and Valles Calchaquies; trek to the Cascada del Rio Colorado; hike the lush Teyucuare Provincial Park nature trail; tour vineyards and craft markets; voyage deep into the northeast of Misiones Province; visit Iguazú falls and explore the rainforest; take an open air jeep into the Peninsula Forest to explore small waterfalls; rappel and ride a zipline; spend three days at Estancia El Dorado,a typical Argentinean ranch, where you boat to nearby islands, learn from gauchos, and camp under the stars.
Program Information:
Code: ARS
Features: Community Service, Ecological/Outdoor Adventure, Travel and Regional Exploration
Prerequisites: 1 year Spanish
Dates: June 28, 2010 -
July 30, 2010
Depart/Return: Miami
Fee: $5,900
*
*(International airfare included)
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PROGRAM FEATURES:
Community Service, Ecological/Outdoor Adventure, Travel and Regional Exploration
DURATION:
4 weeks
PREREQUISITE:
1 year Spanish
DATES:
June 28, 2010 -
July 30, 2010
FEE:
$5,900
*
*(International airfare included)
DEPART / RETURN:
Miami
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