Expanish Program Excursions from Buenos Aires
Learn more about Argentina with our student excursions
Participate in program excursions and put your Spanish skills to use in visits to unique cultural and natural attractions in Argentina and the region. We offer university group excursions from Buenos Aires specifically for students in our programs. An Expanish trip coordinator goes on each of these trips and offers an insider's perspective and insight for students in the group.
Day trip to Colonia - Southern Coast, Uruguay
(included on all programs)
The quaint town of Colonia is a mere ferry ride away from Buenos Aires. It isa popular day trip for porteños looking to escape the big city. The town of Colonia attractsvisitors who come to enjoy its historic cobblestone streets, its Portuguese colonial heritage andthe variety of water sports available.
Weekend trip to Iguazú Falls - Northeast, Argentina
(included on all programs)
These spectacular waterfalls just outside of Puerto Iguazú straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil and are an unforgettable natural spectacleany traveler to Argentina should experience. Trips to Iguazú revolve around a visit to the world-famous falls in addition to Iguazú National Park accessed from both the Argentine and Brazilian side of the border.
Weekend trip to Mendoza - Central Andes, Argentina
(included on all programs of 8-wks or more)
Weekend trips to Mendoza begin with a visit to some of the province's bodegas to learn about how wine is produced in this world renowned wine region tucked up against the Andes. Mendoza boasts the largest share of total wine production in Argentina and offers the visitor a wide variety of adventure activities.
Day at an Estancia, Argentina - Northeast, Argentina
(included on all programs of 8-wks or more)
Estancias are traditional ranches located in the countryside throughout Argentina. They draw urban Argentine and international visitors alike for their iconic gauchos (cowboys), delicious asados (traditional barbecues), and a tranquil day in the Argentine countryside.
Additional Weekend Excursions Packages Available
The following excursions are available to all students studying abroad in Buenos Aires with Expanish. These excursions are organized and coordinated by our partner travel agency, a highly recommended and dependable adventure travel company in the city, who will provide students with detailed information and an itinerary for each of the excursions listed. Students interested in partaking in one of these excursions can find out more by Contacting Us at Expanish.
- Bariloche, Argentina
- Salta, Argentina
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- Córdoba, Argentina
- El Calafate, Argentina
- Malargüe, Argentina
- Ushuaia, Argentina
- Jujuy, Argentina
- Rosario, Argentina
- Caviahue, Argentina
Weekend trip to Bariloche - Northern Patagonia, Argentina
Bariloche is well known for its wealthof outdoor activities available year-round in and around this Patagonian city which sits on the shore of an azure alpine lake. From the mountains to the valleys, and from the many lakes that dot the region, to Bariloche's city streets, there is no shortage of activities and breathtaking sights for the adventurous travel.
Weekend trip to Puerto Madryn - Atlantic Patagonia, Argentina
Known as Argentina's coastal wildlife sanctuary and adventure travel destination, the city streets of Puerto Madryn still reflect a mix of the city's Welsh, Spanish, and indigenous roots. The small port city is a growing commercial and tourist center as well as the gateway to the cliffs of Punta Ninfas and the nature reserve of Península Valdés.
Weekend trip to El Calafate - Southern Patagonia, Argentina
This small village in Patagonia houses one of the world's largest glaciars as extremely rugged peaks in the Perito Moreno Glacier, Cerro Chaltén, and Cerro Torre. With some of the most spectacular and treacherous landscapes in the world, Calafate is the starting point for entry into Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park.
Weekend trip to Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
The small town at "The End of the World" on the island of Tierra del Fuego sits across a channel from Antarctica. This Argentine town still offers traces of its indigenous roots as well as its history as Argentina's penal colony while offering visitors plenty of outdoor activities.
Weekend trip to Salta - Northwest, Argentina
Salta boasts a variety of cultural attractions and natural secenery for the study abroad student traveler and visitor in South America; its gorgeous colonial buildings, arid terrain, and deep cultural roots make it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Located in the Northwestern Andean foothills, the city offers a variety of adventure travel activities in addition to its cultural offerings within the city.
Weekend trip to Córdoba - Central Range, Argentina
Argentina's second largest city contains a mix of modern industry and rich colonial architecture and sits at the foot of the Sierras Chicas Mountains. Famous for its many colonial churches and rich cultural activity, visitors here can take advantage of the artistic offerings of Argentina along with a variety of outdoor sports.
Weekend trip to Malargúe - Central Andes, Argentina
Malargúe is located in the southwestern part of the province of Mendoza in the foothills of the Andes. Visitors to this small city in Argentine can take advantage of a variety of outdoor sports year-round and visit the many nearby nature reserves, including the most dense concentration of volcanoes anywhere in the world.
Weekend trip to Jujuy - Northwest, Argentina
The northwestern province of Jujuy is known for its wondrous landscapes, from pristine salt flats to the intensely colored hills of its gorges and canyons; Jujuy's most famous natural attraction, the Canyon of Humahuaca, was named an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. The small towns dotting the Jujeño countryside are as dazzlingas their backdrops and include Tilcara, Humahuaca, and Purmamarca.
Weekend trip to Rosario - Northeast, Argentina
The third largest city in Argentina, Rosario is an important cultural and economic center in Argentina. Home to many famous Argentine artists, writers, and actors, Rosario offers a wide variety of cultural activities and museums, along with lovely parks and a riverfront beach along the wide Paraná River.
Weekend trip to Caviahue - Northern Patagonia, Argentina
Located at the foot of the Copahue volcano, Caviahue boasts outdoor adventure and thermal baths, making it a mecca for
adventure travelers in Argentina who are looking to relax in this small town's famous hydrotherapy spas. Home to the
gorgeous ski resort, Centro de Esqui Caviahue, Caviahue offers a variety of snow sports.
