Faculty-led travel courses · Latin America
Argentina Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program combines the history and urban culture of Buenos Aires with the natural world of Argentina's Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site since 1984. Students see a capital shaped by European immigration and a landscape of waterfalls, subtropical forest and wildlife.
Good to know
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS)
- Best season
- March–May and September–November
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Buenos AiresArgentina's capital is known for its European-style architecture, wide avenues and neighborhoods such as San Telmo and La Boca.
- Plaza de MayoThe historic central square of Buenos Aires faces the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace, and has been the site of major political events.
- La Recoleta CemeteryThis famous cemetery holds ornate mausoleums of Argentine presidents, writers and other prominent figures, including Eva Peron.
- Iguazu FallsA system of roughly 270 waterfalls on the border with Brazil, protected within Iguazu National Park.
- Iguazu National ParkInscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984, the park shelters subtropical rainforest, rare plants and many animal species.
- Tango CultureTango originated in the working-class districts of Buenos Aires and Montevideo and is recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Argentina
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Geography & Environmental StudiesA course could study rainforest ecology, water systems and conservation management at Iguazu National Park.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could trace immigration, architecture and political history through the neighborhoods and plazas of Buenos Aires.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could examine national identity, migration and memory in Argentine society.
Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could study Argentina's economy, inflation and its tourism and agricultural export sectors.
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Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty of social sciences
- A national park administration office
- A cultural heritage museum or memorial site
- A wine or agricultural producer
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Departure for Buenos Aires
Fly overnight to Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital on the Río de la Plata.
- Depart for Buenos Aires
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Day 2
Arrival in Buenos Aires
Settle in and get your first look at a city often called the Paris of South America.
- Private transfer from the airport to the hotel
- Hotel check-in
- Short orientation tour of the city
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Day 3
Northern Buenos Aires
Explore the elegant northern neighborhoods, where European-style architecture meets large public parks.
- Plaza San Martín and Recoleta Cemetery
- Floralis Genérica sculpture and La Biela café
- Palermo Woods and the Rose Garden
- Plaza Serrano
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Day 4
Estancia and Gaucho Culture
Spend a day on a traditional estancia outside the city to learn about Argentina's gaucho heritage and rural economy.
- Welcome with empanadas and a horseback riding session
- Traditional asado lunch
- Gaucho riding and folk demonstrations
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Day 5
Historic Buenos Aires
Follow the political and cultural history of the nation from its central square to its working-class port district.
- Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada
- Café Tortoni
- La Boca, Caminito and La Bombonera stadium
- Puerto Madero, Puente de la Mujer, the Obelisco and Teatro Colón
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Day 6
Palermo Parks and Academic Visit
Visit one of the city's largest green spaces and connect the course with local professionals and institutions.
- Parque Tres de Febrero (Bosques de Palermo), about 400 hectares
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 7
Museums and Architecture
See how Buenos Aires built its grand public and private buildings during the early twentieth century.
- National Museum of Decorative Arts
- Palacio de Aguas Corrientes (Water Company Palace)
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Day 8
Day Trip to La Plata
Visit the planned provincial capital, founded in 1882 and known for its grid layout and landmark buildings.
- Day trip to La Plata
- La Plata Cathedral and city center
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Day 9
Day Trip to Tigre
Leave the city for the Paraná River Delta and see how Buenos Aires residents live and relax on the water.
- Drive through Olivos, Martínez and San Isidro
- Motorboat tour of the Paraná Delta waterways
- Weekend houses and yacht clubs along the river
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Day 10
Day Trip to San Antonio de Areco
Visit the historic town that preserves Argentina's pampas and gaucho traditions.
- Day trip to San Antonio de Areco
- Gaucho traditions and local crafts
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Day 11
Departure Day
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
- Transfer to the airport for departure
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
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