Week of September 20th

Monday
Free City Tour! It gets great reviews and there´s no charge for the tour! The guides work off tips alone. Students who are new to Buenos Aires or who are looking for a little more information on the city can join the walking tour. There is a morning tour of the downtown area, and then an afternoon tour of the aristocratic neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.

Tuesday
Salsa lessons at the Viruta Milonga. For $20 pesos, students have the chance to practice salsa! While not as popular in Buenos Aires as the tango, salsa is very popular in other countries farther north, and there are a few salsa clubs in Buenos Aires. It´s a lot of fun and a bit easier than tango! The Salsa lessons start at 8:30 and last until 10:00, and then the milonga stays open until 11:30 so that everyone can practice!

Thursday
Ibero dinner for students & friends. We will be going to a Tenedor Libre in Palermo to enjoy LOTS of good food and get the chance to get to know each other outside of class!
Friday
The big event of the week - The Vinos and Bodegas exposition at La Rural. With a ticket to the event, students will receive a wine glass and will be able to visit representatives from a variety of Argentinean vineyards and taste the delicious wines they have to offer! About 30 vineyards will be represented, as well as some food products as well. The event is in Palermo, and ends at 11:00, so after the expo students will have the perfect opportunity to go out to one of the many bars and nightclubs in Palermo!

Weekend
Here are some activities going on this weekend!
-Trip to the Palermo Zoo: This is not only a very pretty zoo, but also has very interesting architechture. It will be great to stroll around, especially in the nice weather we´ve been having.
-Buenos Aires Pub Crawl: One of the best ways to go out on the town in Buenos Aires. An all-inclusive night that is full of fun and ends at one of the city´s hottest "boliches", or nightclubs.
-Horseback Riding: Feeling the need to get out of the city? We can set you up with a fantastic horseback riding excursion. The horses are fantastic, and the owner truly cares about the experience of each rider! Not just a lazy trail ride - you will learn how to ride! A gallop is gauranteed for all!
Soccer game: Students had a fantastic time at the Boca Juniors game on Sunday. Boca won, and La 12 (the 12th player, as fans call themselves) were as much fun to watch as the game was! Students who missed out will have the chance to see another game this weekend!

Week of September 13th

Tuesday
Students are meeting around 9:30 for a typical Argentinean asado. An asado is the Argentinean version of a barbeque, and in the country with the best beef in the world, it cannot be skipped! This is a great chance to participate in something that is normally only accesible if you have a connection with an Argentinean family! Great food and lots of fun!
Wednesday
Students have the chance to practice their Spanish with native speakers at the Spanglish language exchange. Participants speak with a native Spanish speaker for 5 minutes in English and 5 minutes in Spanish. It´s a great way to practice what you´ve learned in class!

Friday and Saturday
Head out for a night on the town with the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl! This is a very fun way to experience the wonderful nightlife that Buenos Aires has to offer, and to meet people from all over the world (including locals)!

Sunday
Students will have a chance to go and see a Boca Juniors home game. The Boca team is known for its passionate fans and for the fun (and crazy) atmosphere at its home games. It is an unforgettable experience and we highly reccommend going if you can!

Week of September 6th

Thursday
Íbero students will be meeting at 8:30 to have dinner together at a Tenedor Libre restaurant in Palermo. A tenedor libre, which literally means "free fork", is a buffet-style restaurant. The particular restaurant we will visit offers a mix of Chinese and Argentinean food, a fresh salad bar, a parilla where you can order meat, and unlimited ice cream!

Friday
Students will be getting together for a night out with the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl! The Pub Crawl is a great way to meet people and to go out and sample the incredible nightlife that Buenos Aires offers. They start out at a bar for an hour, where they offer unlimited wine, beer, and pizza. Then the group heads off to several bars, getting a free shot at each one! The night ends with transport to one of the biggest boliches in town, where students can dance the night away in true Porteño fashion.

Sunday
We have arranged a special horseback riding tour for Sunday. We will be going to a beautiful nature reserve for a couple hours of riding. After the horseback ride, we will stay at the ranch and enjoy a true Argentinean family-style asado. The ranch only buys the best meat from their local butcher, and the food is incredible. This is a wonderful activity, and is a fun way to see the countryside and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires.

Friday, September 3rd

Íbero Night Out

On Friday we will be meeting at 8:00 at a bar in Barrio Norte for their happy hour. Afterwards, we will head to one of the classic pizza restaurants on Corrientes to eat. The restaurant is famous for their empanadas, faina, and of course their pizza! If anyone is up for dessert afterwards, we will be going to one of the best gelato shops in Buenos Aires. After that, we have the option to stay out and go to one of the city´s famous nightclubs!