Visit Puerto Madero as you Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires

Lying to the east of the city (the part nearest to the river, right after the microcentro), there are few places in the city as enjoyable for a stroll at sunset as Puerto Madero during your Spanish immersion courses in Argentina.

Originally built as a port in the 19^th century, today in Puerto Madero you can find an abundance of restaurants, cafes and even nightclubs in the renovated, red-brick warehouses. New construction has also placed towering offices, high-rise residences, and luxury hotels into this neighborhood, making it the one of the hottest and most expensive property zones to discover while you take Spanish courses in Buenos Aires.

The district is a great place to visit by day while you study Spanish in Buenos Aires, with good lunch menus catering for the near-by office employees, but the best time to visit is after you’ve finished your Spanish lessons in Argentina, at sunset, when the water in the port glows a fiery red and the city skyline is silhouetted. The large number of bars and restaurants on both sides of the port mean that you will easily find the right spot to enjoy a beer or coffee. Be careful of the price though – this area is pricier than most in the city due to the mix of prosperous locals and wandering tourist.

This is also perhaps the only neighborhood in a major world city where all its streets are named for women. One of its major highlights to visit during your Spanish immersion in Buenos Aires is the Bridge of Woman, designed by Santiago Calavatra. Puerto Madero’s other unique feature is its Ecological Reserve, an large open area which was originally reclaimed land from the river that has since been settled on by wild plants and birds. This makes it an ideal place to get away from the city when you are learning Spanish in Buenos Aires without having to venture too far, though be prepared for a walk (or take a taxi) as there is no convenient subway and few bus lines that access this neighborhood.

The Majesty of Iguacu Falls

After weaving your way through the rainforest in specially adapted vehicles you reach the river. The water seems calm enough. You carefully step into the semi-rigid rubber boat waiting on the banks, and the group takes off up river. At first you only notice the scenery: the colorful birds, the tropical vegetation, and the occasional long-tailed coati poking its head out from behind a tree, but quickly you start to hear a strange noise, a faint roaring, which grows more intense as the journey progresses. The water starts to churn and flow more chaotically, and a fine mist drizzles down onto your face. With anticipation building, you finally round a bend in the river to find yourself face to face with the “Garganta del Diablo” (Devil’s Throat in Spanish): a 318 ft. high monster waterfall that is the largest of the 275 waterfalls found in the Iguacu National Park.

The Iguacu Falls make Niagara Falls look tiny and maybe even boring; they have a flow capacity three times greater than their North American cousin. The falls are accessible from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides, and visitors can explore the natural parks on elevated metal walkways that go over and right up next to a huge number of the falls. Optional boat trips take you close to the Devil’s Throat or under one of smaller falls for a wet and wild adventure.

The Falls were discovered in 1549 by the Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca; the name comes from the native Guarani Indians. Almost since their discovery, the Iguacu Falls have become one of the most important and beautiful tourist attractions in all of South America, and one that surely cannot be missed in your journey. Taking Spanish classes with one of our ViaSpanish partner schools in South America and then going to Iguacu Falls may just be the adventure you’ve always been looking for!

The Iguacu International Airport makes it easy to reach the falls from our ViaSpanish destinations in Santiago, Chile; Lima, Peru; and Quito, Ecuador. If you decide to take your Spanish classes at our school in Buenos Aires, Argentina, you can take advantage of the frequently organized weekend trips by bus. Departing early on Thursday evenings and returning late Sunday nights, these tours give you plenty of time to explore the majestic falls in depth. In Buenos Aires, friendships form easily during the week in our group Spanish classes, which are offered in six levels according to the education framework provided by the Cervantes Institute, and also during the breaks. Then students celebrate and practice new Spanish skills with their new friends during a long, relaxing weekend at some of the world’s most amazing places, among which Iguacu Falls is definitely a favorite!

 

Mexico Spring Discount

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Playa del Carmen:	Regular Price	Discount Price
Group Course (25 hrs)	224	201
Individual Course: (20 hrs)	460	414
Puerto Vallarta:
Group Course (25 hrs)	209	188
Individual Course (20 hrs)	420	378
Oaxaca:
Group Course (25 hrs)	198	178
Individual Course (20 hrs)	420	378