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- INTERNSHIP / VOLUNTEERING / SPANISH -
Though Argentina has made headlines in recent years due to its financial crisis and the tumbling value of its peso, it remains an excellent and safe destination for tourists and visitors. In some ways, Argentina's financial woes are a boon to those wishing to live there for a period of time. The lower value of the peso means other currencies such as the U.S. dollar can really go far. This makes Argentina one of the best bargains for those wishing to spend a significant amount of time there.
Argentina has a very European culture and feel. In fact, most of its population of almost 40 million has European ancestry, with roots in countries such as Spain, Italy and Germany. This makes Argentina one of the destinations of choice for Americans and Europeans who want to go somewhere that they feel they can truly blend in with the inhabitants and the culture.
To learn throgh experience You will have the opportunity to improve your Spanish skills and to perform a variety of tasks in the work field you have chosen.
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- TOURISM -
Argentina truly is a destination treasure. Argentina is the world's eighth largest nation, but with only 36 million people it is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Because of its immense size it offers a huge variety of natural landscapes and a dynamic cultural heritage to match. In no other country will you have so many different destination opportunities, all with great hotels, fantastic cuisine and good business facilities.
Experience the art of the tango and visit the final resting place of Evita in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires which is steeped in cultural eclecticism. A truly different city experience awaits in the charming city of Mendoza set in the heart of the wine country and where the culture revives around the universities, museums and art galleries.
For the more adventurous excursions why not become a gauchos cowboy on the ranches of Las Pampas for a day, ski in the world class resort of Bariloche or trek the glacier in El Calafate. See the whales of Peninsula Valdes and enjoy a bath in the Iguaza waterfalls before heading south to immerse yourself in the wilderness of Patagonia.
Argentina is also the country of the good meat, the good wine and the traditional Indian cuisine with its empanadas, locro and the very typical ‘Mate’. The people will certainly charm you with their warmth, hospitality and sense of humor. And, you will certainly feel like a local once you get invited to share the national ‘asado’ (barbecue), a ‘mate’, or simply a football game.
Experience it yourself, and Argentina will simply amaze you!
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(1) About Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, currently the third-largest Metropolitan Area in South America.
Strongly influenced by European culture, Buenos Aires is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America".
Buenos Aires is the site of the Teatro Colón, one of the world's greatest opera houses. . There are several symphony orchestras and choral societies. The city has numerous museums related to history, fine arts, modern arts, decorative arts, popular arts, sacred art, arts and crafts, theatre and popular music, as well as the preserved homes of noted art collectors, writers, composers and artists.
The city is home to hundreds of bookstores, public libraries and cultural associations, as well as the largest concentration of active theatres in Latin America. It has a world-famous zoo and Botanical Garden, a large number of landscaped parks and squares, as well as churches and places of worship of many denominations, many of which are architecturally noteworthy.
(2) Climate & Temperature of Buenos Aires
Argentina combines all climes: from the dry and hot north to the cooler south. Buenos Aires is in the temperate zone. January is the hottest month with ordinary 24 degrees and July is the coolest with 10.5 degrees. The last snow fell in 1918 and July 2007. The most rain fall is in the month of March and the least in July.
Protection against the sun is absolutely necessary no matter where in Argentina you are.
(3) Security
Argentina is a safe country and you will be welcomed friendly and warm-heatedly. Nevertheless, there is crime in Buenos Aires like in any other big city in the world. Therefore we strongly recommend to watch your valuables and to not withdraw money in the middle of the night in a dark alley.
(4) Price of Commodity
The devaluation of the Peso in 2002 has turned Argentina into
a touris and shoppers paradise.
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(in Restaurant or Cafes)
- Cup of Coffe US$1.50 / Large Steak & french fries US$9.00
- Bottle Wine US$6.00 / Litre of Beer US$4.50 / Ice-cream / Cake US$3.00
(in Supermarket)
- Litre of National Beer (Quilmes) US$1.00/
- Bottle of quaffable wine (Norton Classico, etc.) US$3.20/
- Bottle of good wine (San Felipe Malbec, etc.) US$6.20/
(Transport)
- Subway US$0.35 / Bus US$0.40
- Taxi (10 minute ride normal traffic) US$4.00/
Avenida de Mayo links the Casa Rosada with the Argentine National Congress. On this avenue there are several buildings of cultural, architectural and historical importance, such as Casa de la Cultura, the Palacio Barolo and Café Tortoni. Underneath the avenue, the first subte (metro) line in South America, was opened in 1913. The avenue ends at Plaza de los Dos Congresos, which features a number of monuments and sculptures, including one of Auguste Rodin's few surviving original casts of "The Thinker."
The Manzana de las Luces ("Illuminated Block") area features the San Ignacio church, the Colegio Nacional Buenos Aires, and the old city council building (1894 to 1931). This area features tunnels and catacombs, which crossed underneath the Plaza de Mayo during colonial times.
San Telmo is a frequently visited area south of city, with its cobblestoned streets and buildings from the colonial era that attest to its long history. There are churches, museums, antique shops and "Antique Fairs" in historic Dorrego Square, where the streets on weekends are filled with performers such as tango dancers.
Argentina has a renowned football reputation and the sport is big throughout the whole country including of course, Buenos Aires.
The capital is the home town of two of the most appreciated football teams in the world, Boca Juniors and River Plate. A game between these two legendary teams is called the "Super Clasico." This is by far the hottest ticket in the city, and it is often necessary to buy tickets well in advance . Also, the Argentine National Team is very, very popular.
Even if you are not a huge football fan, going ot a game is definitely worth it just to take in the atmospheric and to observe the fans singing and cheering. While this is an experience you don't want to miss while visiting Buenos Aires, it can also be dangerous to tourists to go on their own or difficult. So we are looking forward to serving you!!
- TANGO
A trip to Buenos Aires is not complete without some sort of experience of the Tango, the national passion of Argentina!!
 
Tango consists of a variety of styles that developed in different regions and eras of Argentina and Uruguay as well as in other locations around the world. The dance developed in response to many cultural elements, such as the crowding of the venue and even the fashions in clothing. The styles are mostly danced in either open embrace, where lead and follow connect at arms length, or close embrace, where the lead and follow connect chest-to-chest.
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