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Buenos Aires, meaning “fair winds” in Spanish, is located in and is the capital of Argentina, and is one of the largest cities in Latin America. This cultural mecca has a lot of history and serves as a departure point for the rest of the country. A great spring break idea, Buenos Aires is rich with large cultural events as well as nightlife, restaurants, pubs, and clubs. If Latin music and culture is your thing then Buenos Aires is a can’t miss!

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Things to do in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is very diverse with its attractions and is sure to have what you’re looking for. If you want to shake off the city feel of your college then hit up the Palermo to find open walking spaces, an immense flower garden with free entry, and a huge lake where you can rent paddle boats. A great place to find Argentina street life is El Puerto de Buenos Aires. Make sure to go during the day though as it can be dangerous at night. La Boca features arts and crafts, tango dancers, and a football stadium. If trendy boutique stores are more your style then check out The Palermo Viejo District. Also found there are bookstores and bars and is perfectly ok to go during night. Take the “Plaza Italia” stop on the Metro for access to the Palermo Viejo district. Buenos Aires is also known as the world’s Soccer (called Football in Buenos Aires) capital and features two teams, the Boca Juniors and River Plate. Games are exciting to sports and non-sports fans alike. Is dancing more your thing? Schedule some group tango lessons at the Centro Bourges Culturel. Tango is romantic and fun to do with a significant other, not to mention it’s great exercise.

Nightlife in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is said to have some of the best nightlife in the world with an incredible variety of clubs and discos. Be prepared to have fun as many clubs are open until 6 am and bars stay open 24 hours a day. To find safe and bustling nightlife, check out the Puerto Madero, close to the Casa Rosada which features a renovated harbor containing hotels, restaurants, and walking areas, and is safe during the day and night. A good tourist-type spot is the Recoleta area with restaurants, bars, and a cinema. The Buenos Aires Pub Crawl is always a good time. Over the course of a night you can meet tons of people from all over the world without having to worry about scheduling–they do it for you. It’s also relatively cheap. Music your thing? Buenos Aires has countless rock concerts going on featuring top international artists. Many times football stadiums house the concerts. Even though Buenos Aires is mostly Spanish speaking the concerts always feature English-speaking artists and it is common for locals to sing along in English.

Colleges and Classes in Buenos Aires

The education in Buenos Aires is considered one of the best in Latin America. It’s also a great way to study and practice Spanish. The University of Buenos Aires is the most important school in Argentina and one of the most prestigious in Latin America. Founded on August 12, 1821, it depends financially on the State but it is autonomous, open, secular, and completely free. Furthermore, the only condition for entry is completion of the Ciclo Basico Comun.

Travel From Buenos Aires

Be sure to hit up Capilla del Senor, a quaint old town filled with memories of colonial times, ideal for a weekend visit. Make the day complete with a bicycle tour, hot air balloon ride, or a trip on an old historic steam train. El Tigre is another cool place to get away. It’s a small town up the river delta where people can go shopping or take boats to go further up river to explore the habitat. It’s only a 45 minute train ride from the Retiro train station in the north east of Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires Study Abroad Tips

• Go ahead and drink the water. Buenos Aires’ water supply is very reliable.
• Be discreet with cameras and other electronics; San Telmo and La Boca are big spots for pick-pockets.
• Call Radio Taxi to be sure that the taxi service you are using is legitimate.