Trips

This past Sunday, the students enjoyed a break from the hectic city life and spent the day in Tigre. Located just 50 mins from Buenos Aires by train, the town of Tigre is a perfect weekend getaway. The name Tigre was given to the city due to the tigers that were once hunted there. The […]

During the holiday weekend, we organized a trip to Iguazu with Elebaires students from all over the world. The warm weather was a nice break from the chilly May air in Buenos Aires. We all boarded an overnight bus and arrived in Puerto Iguazu on Thursday May 25th. From there, we made a pit stop at […]

  Tigre, Buenos Aires’s neighbour.  This city however couldn’t be much more different.  The sky scrapers, the SUBTE and the sheer volume have all been switched for a more tranquil holiday vibe on the water front.   Tigre has lots to offer whether in terms of a day trip to explore the markets and nice […]

  Yes! Finally your time has come to travel. It doesn’t matter where you are going, you should definitely not forget some very important things. The backpackers starters kit gives you all the tips you need to make a successful travel, no matter where you are going!  1. A good camera or GoPro You finally saved […]

Argentine fans will be happy to see famous tennis elite playing this week at the 2016 Argentina Open. The Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, David Ferrer Spanish and Rafael Nadal Spanish have confirmed their attendance at the tournament, to be held in February from the 6th till the 14th. The championship will be located in Palermo at […]

Summer has arrived in Buenos Aires! Cool off from the heat and escape the city’s chaos. Buenos Aires has many parks, so get out there and discover the ideal places to bring your picnic basket, relax, read, drink mate, jog, or play fútbol! 1. Bosques de Parlermo (also known as Tres de Febrero) One of […]

Roughly 1000km west of Buenos Aires lies the bustling city of Mendoza, a cosmopolitan confluence of leafy boulevards, gorgeous plazas and delicious wine. Nestled in the foothills of the Andean mountain range, Mendoza is one of those rare places that satisfies everyone; from thrifty backpackers to higher end visitors, all of whom come to sample […]

With the jacarandas flowering and the temperatures rising, it finally feels as if spring has sprung in the city, albeit 2 months too late! With summer just around the corner and the heat already becoming unbearable for the faint-hearted amongst us, here are some ideas for a quick get away from the city, a chance […]

2016 Argentina´s National Holidays January 1 New Year’s Day Feb 8  y 9 Carnival March 24 Remembrance for Truth and Justice / Memorial Day Mar 25 Good Friday April 2 Day of the Veterans May 1 National Labor Day May 25 National Day/May 1810 Revolution June 20 Flag Day July 8 Bridge public holiday July […]

– Our student and intern Theadora Watts tells us 10 things she loves about studying Spanish at Elebaires! –– 1. The Buena Onda – From the first day that I arrived at Elebaires, I instantly noticed how welcoming and friendly everyone was. It can be a little bit daunting being in a new city and […]