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Students in Spanish immersion courses in Buenos Aires can find a little bit of ‘China’ in the big neighborhood of Belgrano.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:33

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For students studying Spanish in Buenos Aires and looking for something a little different can head down to Chinatown; a small neighborhood lined with restaurants, shops, markets, and specialty stores.

 

A little history…

The Chinatown in Buenos Aires began in the 1980´s, not long after the second wave of Asian immigrants landed in Argentina in the late 1960´s. In the 1990´s more Chinese immigrants arrived in Argentina, mostly entrepreneurs, and Chinatown and the number of Chinese owned business began to flourish. Many Chinese and Asian owned businesses began to open up around the city, mostly dealing in supermarkets, textiles, and buffet-styled restaurants. Students learning Spanish in Buenos Aires will see that Asian owned supermarkets are very common and it is even said that there may be a total of almost 200 throughout the city.

 

Today, students studying Spanish in Buenos Aires will find the majority of the Asian and more specifically Chinese shops and restaurants are in the streets of Chinatown located in the Belgrano neighborhood. Regarding restaurants, students can just pick the one that strikes their fancy  since most have a similar menu and all offer great food for great prices. You will be able to find all the classic delights that you know from your Chinese restaurants back home and even a few new ones.

 

For shops, Chinatown offers a myriad of stores that sell everything from clothing, textiles, furniture, decorations, etc. Students learning Spanish in Buenos Aires can also find specialty dried fruits, soy and tofu products, and other Asian influenced food that you cannot find in the other Buenos Aires supermarkets. Day or night students can head down to Chinatown, located in the crossroads of Arribenos and Juramento and extending over a few blocks down Arribenos, for a little Asian indulgance.

 

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Students studying Spanish in Argentina must check out this years Oktoberfest!!

Friday, October 3, 2008 10:57

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This October students studying Spanish in Argentina can experience a wildly popular festival that takes place every year in Villa General Belgrano, close to Cordoba, that brings together the worlds love for lederhosen, national costumes, German music, food and beer. Students studying Spanish in Argentina should not miss this must see festival called Oktoberfest or Fiesta Nacional de la Cerveza (The National Festival of Beer).

 

This popular celebration began in the 1960´s but in the 1980´s became a national event. This 11 day festival features parades, bands, beer tasting, dance exhibitions, beer tasting, eating, beer drinking, and the crowning of the Queen of Oktoberfest. Students learning Spanish in Argentina will be able to enjoy music and dance groups from Europe and other Latin American countries, while some days devoted only to specific countries and beers from those countries. Students in Spanish immersion courses in Argentina will also be able to see Argentine influence in music, dance, traditional costumes, and Argentine beer.

 

The festival takes place in Villa General Belgrano, in the Valle de Calamuchita, a region of tall mountains, rushing rivers and great lakes. Students in Spanish immersion courses in Argentina will truly appreciate this area for its beauty and diversity. The village is of German descent when in the1930’s German families began to arrive and together created a village of red-roofed wooden houses, quaint streets, and brought the tradition, music, and cuisine of Germany. Today students in Spanish immersion courses in Argentina can see a slightly more modernized and Argentine-German influenced village, however this village has defiantly stayed true to its roots and is a unique place in Argentina.

 

Students studying Spanish in Argentina simply must check out this year’s festival.

The festival begins October 3rd and finishes October 13th. Entrance for the weekend of the 3rd is $20 pesos, free during the week, and then $30 pesos for the last weekend. Tickets can be bought upon arrival.

 

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Students studying Spanish in Buenos Aires should check out these bars the next time they go out in Buenos Aires!

Thursday, October 2, 2008 11:35

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There are many fantastic bars in Buenos Aires and students that are studying Spanish in Buenos Aires may even get overwhelmed at times with the amount of options they are given. One of the most popular neighborhoods for students learning Spanish in Buenos Aires to ‘bar-hop’ during their stay is Palermo.

 

Here are 4 great bars in Palermo that students learning Spanish in Buenos Aires can check out the next time they are looking for a night out on the town.

 

1) Mundo Bizzarro

Students in Spanish immersion courses in Buenos Aires will be sure to love this weird but trendy dimly red-lit bar in Palermo. It also serves up some of the most creative and delicious cocktails in town.

Must have drink: Frozen Mojito(Rum, soda, sugar, mint leaves, ice, blended)

2) Congo

This bar will give students learning Spanish in Buenos Aires the feeling of being a ‘local’. The places is cozy yet chic, the drinks delicious, and the people friendly whether foreign or local.

Must have drink: Bossanova(Rum, cognac, passion fruit, honey)

3) Chueca

Students studying Spanish in Buenos Aires will find something different in this Palermo bar. Chuecas atmosphere is dark and cozy, they serve up delicious drinks, and have a hilarious nightly show featuring drag queens – a must see.

Must have drink: Traditional Bloody Mary

4) El Carnal

This funky bar has three different areas; bar, restaurant, and terrace. The place is decorated in vintage photos and memorabilia and yet keeps a very trendy lounge atmosphere. The upstairs terrace is cozy, funky, and tranquil.

Must have drink: Green Samurai( Sake, apple, green tea)

 

Any of these great bars in Palermo should guarantee students in Spanish immersion classes in Buenos Aires a fun night out.

 

 

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