Study Abroad in Buenos Aires: Cultural Travel
Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay (Included in fee)
Saturday, August 22 or March 27 Students visit Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by the Resident Director on the ferry across the Rio de la Plata, the widest river in the world, students reach a charming colonial town founded by the Portuguese in 1680. The day is spent exploring the town and its museums. Students may rent bikes or explore on foot and then watch the sunset in Colonia before returning to Buenos Aires by ferry.
Includes transportation. Meals are not included.
3-day visit to Iguazu Falls (Included in fee)
Friday, October 2 or March 5 Students fly to the spectacular Iguazu waterfalls in the northern province of Misiones on the border of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Bigger than Niagara Falls, Iguazu is one of the natural wonders of South America. Overnight in a hotel near the falls.
Saturday, October 3 or March 6 Visit to the falls, boat excursion and walks in lush rainforests.
Sunday, October 4 or March 7 Free time to explore. Early evening flight to Buenos Aires.
Includes transportation, accommodations and breakfasts, but not lunches or dinners.
Optional 3-day visit to Bariloche ($595)
Friday, September 4 or April 16 to Sunday, September 6 or April 18
San Carlos de Bariloche is a beautiful city located in the heart of the Nahuel Huapi National Park in the province of Rio Negro. It is surrounded by lakes (Nahel Huapi, Gutierrez Lake, Moreno Lake and Mascardi Lake) and mountains (Tronador, Cerro Catedral, Cerro Lopez) and is one of the main tourist destinations of Argentina.
The city stands out for both its architectural features and its prime location: traditional wooden houses are situated in a spectacular landscape made up of beautiful glaciers and exuberant flora.
Bariloche is a perfect destination for activities all year round. During the summer, it is an ideal backdrop for all kinds of excursions and outdoor pursuits such as fly-fishing, trekking, climbing, mountain biking and horse riding. In winter, snow sports take center stage. Cerro Catedral is one of the most important ski centers in South America. The famous "Fiesta Nacional de la Nieve" (National Snow Celebration) is staged during the winter, comprising a truly international sporting, artistic and social event.
Information about the ski center Cerro Catedral:
- 103 kms of runs and 40 lifts
- 60% of runs are at intermediate level
- Recommendable for all levels
Lifts
- 1 cable car
- 2 six seat chairlifts
- 2 quad chairlifts
- 3 triple chairlifts
- 10 double chairlifts
- 1 combi chairlift
- 2 T-bars
- 3 baby lifts
- 5 rope tows
- 10 surface lifts
- 1 gondola
- 1 ro-cat
Ski pass
- Low peak and Middle season
Daily skiing pass approximately $25/35 per day - High peak season
Daily skiing pass approximately $40 per day
The fee includes all flights, transfers, accommodations and breakfasts. Lunch and dinner are not included. Ski equipment rental and local excursions are not included. If a minimum of 10 is not met, the tour may be cancelled.
Dates and itineraries for all trips are tentative and subject to change.
