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Buenos Aires, the Capitol and largest city in the country of Argentina, is a world-renown nexus for the best in European-influenced culture, food, and societal pursuits. Incredible food, world-class architecture and an unparalleled nightlife are just a few of the many benefits that await the foreign traveler in this city many refer to as the Paris of South America.

Although not exhaustive, the following A-Z list is a great indicator of the wide range of activities, sights and sounds that await the first-time traveler to this great city. From the city's incredible Architecture to its fine selection of Zapatos, Buenos Aires is a city of myriad sights and sounds that every person should experience at least once in their lifetime.

a) A is for Architecture: Buenos Aires is an historic city, with old European style buildings everywhere (over 400 buildings in Buenos Aires have "cupulas" (domes)). At the end of the 1800s and early 1900s, Argentina was one of the wealthiest countries in the world - and the architecture of the city reflects that history;

b) B is for Boliches: Buenos Aires is big on nightlife, and has some of the best "boliches" (nightclubs) in the world. With many cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs open all night, you won't have to look hard to find the action. Everything starts and ends late in Buenos Aires. Dinner starts at 9:00 pm till midnight, bars and pubs fill up at midnight, and boliches start happening at 2:30 to 3:00 am. Buenos Aires is the other city that never sleeps.

c) C is for Coffee: Buenos Aires is known for its "café culture" and has a coffee shop on every street and every corner it seems. People socialize over coffee throughout the day (sometimes you wonder who's working?!) and into the night. It makes for a very casual, friendly and social city. Many cafes now have wireless internet access, including the Aroma and Café Martinez chains;

d) D is for Dulce de Leche: It's everywhere, you can't escape it, don't even try. Sort of a creamy caramel that seems to be in nearly all things sweet. Rivals futbol as a national pastime. Delicious (until week 3);

e) E is for Exchange Rate: After the devaluation of the peso in 2001 (from 1:1 to the US dollar to 3:1 to the US dollar), the cost of living or traveling in Argentina dropped tremendously. Buenos Aires went from one of the world's most expensive capital cities to one of the world's least expensive capital cities. It's not just eating out in restaurants that is an amazing bargain - but everything in the city, from going to live theater, to music concerts to nightclubs to taxis to shopping is inexpensive at the moment. If you are studying in Buenos Aires, you can take up windsurfing, kiteboarding, photography, yoga %u2026you name it, at a fraction of what it would cost in North America or Europe;

f) F is for Futbol: "Futbol" in Argentina is more than a national passion - it's insanity. It's a real cultural experience to go and see all the fence-climbing, object-throwing, obscenity-shouting ritual which is futbol in Argentina. River Plate and Boca Juniors are the two main soccer teams in Buenos Aires. You might want to go with an organized group, but you're sure to have a memorable experience;

g) G is for Gauchos: "Gauchos", the cowboys of Argentina, are a symbol of traditional Argentine character and virtue. They can be seen in Buenos Aires most easily at the Feria de Mataderos (in the Mataderos barrio of Buenos Aires) performing stunts on horseback among other things. This feria (street fair) is held every Sunday and also has folk music, folk dancing, crafts and great food. Gauchos can also be seen in more rural locations on a visit to one of the many historic estancias throughout the country, including a number reachable within a few hours by car from Buenos Aires;

h) H is for Helado: "Helado" or ice cream, is a national pastime in Buenos Aires, no matter what the season. Ice cream is made in the Italian gelato style, from scratch, in a huge assortment of flavors. Best of all - you can have it delivered by motorbike. Persicco, Freddo, Volta and La Veneciana are some of the best;

i) I is for Iguazu: OK, technically the Iguazu Falls are not in Buenos Aires. In fact they are over 1000 kilometers from Buenos Aires (but only an hour and a half plane flight). But, being a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sight, and surely the most spectacular natural attraction in South America, no trip to Buenos Aires would be complete without a side-trip to visit Iguazu Falls;

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Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish?
Have you ever thought about visiting Argentina? You can do both by taking Spanish classes offered by schools in Argentina. Spanish classes are offered by different schools in the cities of Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Patagonia. Choose which city you would like to visit and which school best fits your needs for a Spanish educational experience and get started.

Below are seven reasons why you should make the trip today and why Argentina may be the most perfect destination in the world to fine-tune your grasp of the Spanish language.

1. IMMERSION - Immersion into a foreign language is a quick and beneficial way to learn any new language, and there are a number of schools in Argentina that teach students Spanish (or Castellano) through summer classes, semester classes, internships, and volunteer projects. The Spanish language is now the fourth most spoken language in the world, the second language in the international community, and the official language of twenty-one nations. Argentina is one of the largest countries in South America and the eighth largest in the world, home to the Andes mountains, the Patagonia pampa or desert, emerald rivers and a vast array of wildlife.

2. INTERNSHIPS - Internships are available in Buenos Aries through http://www.gicarg.org. GIC Argentina, one of the largest providers of such services in the region, will place you with a company in your field of interest that will work with you to have real life work experience combined with the business vocabulary necessary to further your career. Your internship placement will be based on your knowledge of the language before you arrive. You will generally work normal business hours, generally 30 to 40 hours a week. Your work program can be combined with tango lessons, cooking lessons, or weekend excursions. At the end of your internship, GIC Argentina and your employer, will give you a certificate of participation in the internship program.

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If you're attending a language school in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, congratulations, you have made a great selection for a total immersion foreign language study experience. Buenos Aires is a large modern city of approximately 3 million people and is referred to as the "Paris of South America" for its intimate elegance and European architectural influences. A top destination for foreign study abroad students internationally, Buenos Aires is a city of great sights and once in a lifetime experiences.

Learning about the culture of this beautiful and gracious city is a key part to understanding some of the more intimate nuances present within Argentine Spanish. For the first-time foreign study student, the list of activities and historical sites to see may at first appear overwhelming. The following seven activities will go a long way in ensuring that your first visit to the Capital Federal is a truly fulfilling experience that touches on the best of what Buenos Aires and Argentine culture has to offer.

1. LEARN TO DANCE THE TANGO - Argentina and Buenos Aires are famous as the home of the sultry dance known as the tango. There are tango performances daily in the city, tango-themed restaurants, even private or group tango lessons so you can experience this Latin special folk dance for yourself. Each year on the 11th of December, the city holds its annual Tango day when the roots of the dance are celebrated by residents. The Tango is intimately Buenos Aires and its cadence is worth experiencing during any upcoming visit.

2. VISIT MUSEUMS - Many fine museums are located in the city. The Argentina National Museum of History celebrates the history of Argentina, particularly items related to the May Revolution and to the Argentine War of Independence. The Metropolitan National Cathedral is the main Catholic church in the city, originally constructed in 1753. A separate mausoleum contains the tomb of Jose de San Martin, Argentina's greatest hero. The National Museum of Fine Arts contains one of the most substantial art collections in the entire continent. Currently on display is the renown 20th Century Latin American Art showcase, the Malba-Costantini Collection.

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