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Argentina Gap Year Travel offers a great insite into some of the most interesting places in South America.
Argentina in 5 words. Football, Tango, Steak, Patagonia and Wine. Well actually an Argentina Gap year can be described in many more, but that would be cheating, and technically they should be in Spanish too.
Perfect if you want to learn Spanish and have a truly Argentine Experience in the heart of Buenos Aires. Do something constructive and experience complete cultural immersion; making new friends from all over the world! Language lessons, cultural experiences like Tango and Polo activities and excursions living in the inspirational city of Buenos Aires.
All you need to travel between two of South Americas most exciting cities: Buenos Aires in Argentina and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil covering a lot of exciting locations between. It's a fair distance, and if you speak little Spanish or Portuguese it takes a lot of the hassle out of finding your way on this ultra-popular South America backpacking route.
Argentina Gap Year takers will discover than Argentina offers a massively broad spectrum of landscapes and adrenaline activities. From big cities, to rolling foothills, High Andes and humongous waterfalls. Then there is one of the most remote and beautiful locations on the continent to contend with. Patagonia, a highlight of any Argentina gap year. There are some superb trekking and mountain biking adventures to have in this awesome wilderness.
Patagonia is a geographic region containing the southernmost portion of South America. Patagonia is located in Argentina and Chile; it comprises the southernmost portion of the Andes mountains to the west and south, and plateaux and low plains to the east. It excludes those portions of Antarctica claimed by both countries.
A popular Argentina gap year adventure is to explore Patagonia on horse. Life in Patagonia still revolves around the horse. Just like the early settlers, locals get around the backcountry on horseback, and horses remain an important part of work on the ranches. You can learn first hand the ways of the Argentine gaucho (cowboy) and explore the Patagonia steppe in a more natural way.
Continuing the horse theme for you Argentina Gap year, take a look at the Gaucho Polo programme we are running, working with Gauchos and learning to play polo near Buenos Aires. Now how about that for an original South America gap year idea?
Then there is The Iguazu Falls, with more than 200 falls up to a height of 60 meters surrounded by dense jungle and wildlife which allows multiple activities.
Mendoza, the wine producing province, offers cents of wine cellars to discover and trekkers and climbers can enjoy the highest mountain in the Americas, Mount Aconcagua. Salta and Jujuy, the perfect combination between multi-colored mountains, salt flats and the tradition of ancient cultures.
Buenos Aires is probably the most European of South American capitals. A mixture of colonial, neo classic and modern architecture will amaze you every time you walk around its charming streets in the neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Boca, Palermo and even downtown.
Ideal for hikers, nature lovers and anyone who wants to experience a lively culture, Argentina is the perfect travel destination for anyone who is looking to travel on a gap year! Being able to experience the stunning views alongside cosmopolitan cities, there is something for everyone. Whether you are travelling with a friend or are braving it on your own, there is sure to be something that is going to take your fancy. After all, you’re not going to want to go somewhere that’s no different to the quiet city or overrun city that you already in are you?
What more could you want on a gap year than being able to say you walked alongside penguins and waterfalls? You certainly can’t do that in Birmingham city centre! Argentina is there to ensure that you can have the best experience possible when are travelling away from home. With South America’s highest peak, Patagonia’s glacier and Andean deserts, you can enjoy every single moment that you spend in the country. You will even be able to impress you family and friends by learning the local language, playing football with the local people, and learning the intimate tango dance.
Enjoy the freedom to have days where you can enjoy the scenery and local atmosphere, or having a hunt round the designer shops to fulfil your shopping needs whilst you are away! You will be able to feel safe in the friendly towns and cities. There will be no need for your family to worry about you being away on your own during your gap year – after well, we have all seen most the horror films that are around today!
Dip your toes into the cultural aspects alongside the wilderness and modern cities. With Argentina being affordable, it is ideal for gap year travellers who do not have a lot of money. This is making it very popular, meaning that you may find you are not only gap year student staying in your accommodation. You can make the trip your own experience. Simply travel the country throughout your stay or volunteer. When volunteering you will have Spanish tutoring and can make life long friends and have amazing experiences.
Help artists and join outreach programs to young children in the local areas. You will have the thrill of being able to learn about the Argentine lifestyle through the locals themselves. They all come from different walks of life and have different stories. Have a change from soap opera conversations and enjoy learning about different and real people.
It is the designer shops mixed with the rich heritage which makes Argentina one of the most amazing places on Earth. There is nowhere that can literally offer you the best of both worlds so take advantage of the current low prices of travelling to the country and have the opportunity of a life time. Spend your days exploring the stunning scenery or hunting through racks of clothes in the cities. Come back confident in Spanish and within yourself!
