Travel to Buenos Aires and learn Spanish in Argentina
Buenos Aires combines Latin American passion and charm with European elegance, and is bursting with modern and classic culture, and a world-class restaurant and nightlife scene.
5 Top Sights
The Obelisk.
Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo.
Puerto Madero.
Recoleta Cemetary and market.
Caminito - La Boca.
5 Things to Do
Take a guided bike tour around the city.
Drink a coffee at the historic Cafe Tortoni.
Explore the fashion boutiques and restaurants of Palermo.
Take the antique A line of the subway.
Browse the antiques and markets in San Telmo.
5 Nights Out
Eat steak at one of the city's famous steakhouses.
Sip cocktails at Palermo’s best night spots.
Dance until dawn at one of BA’s famous nightclubs.
Watch and dance the Tango at a traditional milonga.
Try empanadas and the finest pizza outside of Italy.
5 Sights Outside of BA
Tigre and the river delta.
San Antonio de Areco and the Gaucho Festival.
Colonia, a charming and picturesque town in Uruguay.
Iguazu Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world.
Mendoza's wine region to try some of South America’s best wine.
5 Cultural Activities
See a show at Teatro Colon.
View Latin American modern art at the MALBA museum.
Visit the Evita museum.
Enjoy the drums at La Bomba de Tiempo.
Take a grafiti tour and uncover the city’s street art scene or take a historical tour.
5 Sport Activities
Watch a game of Polo.
Go to a Boca Juniors fútbol game.
Watch a match of the Pumas national rugby team.
Attend a horse race at the Hipódromo.
Go for a run around the nature reserve.
Cost Of Living
- SIM Card AR$20 / US$5
- Bread AR$5 / US$1
- Big Mac Combo AR$32 / US$7
- Water Bottle AR$6 / US$1.3
- Cinema Ticket AR$35 / US$8
- Empanadas AR$6 / US$1.3
- Subway Ticket AR$2.5 / US$0.6
- Steak AR$45 / US$10
- Milk AR$5 / US$1.1
Climate
Buenos Aires has a mild temperate climate all year round, meaning that the city experiences all four seasons. Temperatures peak around Jan and Feb during mid-summer and are at their lowest in the winter months of July and August, but they do not drop below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit). With such a pleasant and mild climate, Buenos Aires is a great place to study all year round!
Buenos Aires Weather Averages
- Average Rainfall /
Precipitation (mm) - Buenos Aires
Average Temperature (C°)
Wheater in Buenos Aires
Now
54° Fair
Forecast
Today 55° | 48°
Tomorrow 60° | 47°
To see a full forecast please visit Yahoo Weather
National Holidays
Expanish Spanish School will close for Argentine Public Holidays. During weeks where there is one one holiday and four days of class, Expanish will offer an optional two-hour class to compensate. During weeks where there are two holidays and three days of class, Expanish will offer an optional 6-hour class to compensate. Students should take holidays into account when planning their trip.Please be aware that the Argentine government is prone to adding new holidays with little or no notice during the course of each year.Expanish will endeavor to communicate these changes as soon as they have been formally announced.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1st | Año Nuevo |
| February 11st, 11nd | Carnaval |
| March 24th | Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia |
| March 29th | Viernes Santo |
| April 1st | Feriado Puente Turístico |
| April 2nd | Malvina's veteran day |
| May 1st | Worker's day |
| May 25th | Día de la Revolución de Mayo |
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| June 20th | Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano |
| June 21st | Feriado Puente Turístico |
| July 9th | Día de la Independencia |
| August 19th | Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín |
| October 14th | Día de las Américas |
| November 26th | Día de la Soberanía Nacional |
| December 8th | Inmaculada Concepción de María |
| December 25th | Navidad |