ENFOREX BUENOS AIRES

Visitors to Buenos Aires are always struck by its sophistication and European feel. A huge city with over 11 million inhabitants, it nevertheless remains safe and clean, and is the most elegant and busy metropolis in South America. As the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires represents the essence of Argentine culture, which is not surprising when you consider that 40% of the country's population lives in the city and its suburbs. The cosmopolitan nature of the Buenos Aires is ever-present in its international citizens, modern architecture, local and ethnic restaurants, shopping districts, and the attractive individuality of each neighborhood. Yet this bustling capital simultaneously manages to preserve traditions around every corner; it is the best place to see authentic tango music and dance in person. Not quite Latin, not quite European, Buenos Aires is a truly fascinating world capital that immediately draws in its visitors and makes them fall in love with all its peculiarities and charms.

The Spanish School in Buenos Aires The School

Address Location: Suipacha 90, corner with Bartolome Mitre, 2nd floor.

Facilities

- In an neighborhood with bars, shops, theaters, restaurants, and cinemas - Near the banking district - A few meters away from the famous intersection of the Avenues "Mayo" and "9 de Julio" and the Obelisco. - A 5 minute walk from the city's main square, Plaza de Mayo, and Casa Rosada (Government House). - 10 minutes on foot from the magnificent National Congress building - Metro line stops just five minutes away - 20 spacious classrooms with large windows - Computer room with free Internet access - Video room - Cafeteria - Terraces for recreation - Balconies facing the city - Air conditioning, fans and central heating - Door security
200 students Free email access available at the school

Capacity Internet

Teachers:

20

Office hours: The Students

Average age Minimum age Nationalities

From 9am to 6 pm

Most participants are university students, professionals and independent travelers. 16 years old Europe, Brazil, North American, Japanese

Programs offered at the Buenos Aires School

Intensive Group Course: 20 lessons per week Super Intensive Group Course: 20 group + 10 individual lessons per week One-on-One course: 10 individual lessons per week. * Spanish + Tango: 20 group lessons + 8 Tango dance and culture classes per week * For less than 10 lessons per week, each lesson will cost 30 USD.

Accommodation Options HOST FAMILY

All of the families are carefully selected. Most Buenos Aires families are young singles or couples, so students here should not expect a traditional host family experience. Bedroom: Private room, unless otherwise requested. Meals: Half board (no meals provided on Sundays) Distance from the school: normally a 10 minute bus or subway ride to school. Laundry service: not included. Students can use the family's washing machine if they have one, but must buy their own soap. Laundromats are also available. Keys: students receive their own keys Basic furniture in a room: Desk, bed, wardrobe, chair and night table Private bathroom: Available in some home stays, but VERY few

SHARED APARTMENT
Bedroom: Private room, unless otherwise requested, in an apartment shared with other students. Usually there will be Argentines in the flat. Meals: No meals included. Every flat has a kitchen. Distance from the school: Normally a 10 minute subway ride to school. Laundry service: Not included. Washing machine or laundromats available. Keys: Students receive their own keys. Basic furniture in a room: Desk, bed, wardrobe, chair and night table. Private bathroom: Very few available.

Activities
The school organizes 3 afternoon activities per week. There is not normally a charge for these types of activities, but student pays for their own bus fare, entrance fees, drinks/food if eating out, etc. Here are some examples of typcial activities and excursions: Tango or folklore class Movies Going to a bar with all students Lectures on art, literature, history, the economy, health Visits to museums, theater performances

First Monday of each month: Welcome lunch for all currently enrolled students. Vist to the exotic Botanical Garden Confiterias (tea rooms) in San Telmo The colorful La Boca neighborhood The magnificent Colon Theater Trekking, river rafting, horseback riding, fishing, barbecuing, etc. Tourist resort Carlos Paz Bariloche/Patagonia (skiing) Mendoza Iguazu Falls Rio de Plata Cordoba National Parks Towns with indigenous populations

Arrival and Transport

AIRPORTS The Buenos Aires international airport ("Ministro Pistarini," unofficially called "Ezeiza") is 35 km from the school (about 22min). There are various private airport buses run by different companies, which cost about $14. A taxi can cost about $45. Public buses (marked "Duvi") take about 1 hours to arrive downtown and cost $6. There is also a small airport called Aeroparque which is located 4km north of the center. Ther is an airport bus for $5 (every 30 min); a public bus for $0.80; the Manuel Tienda Leon bus service for $12; or a taxi ($9.50). Enforex does offer airport pick up services to the accommodation at an extra fee (50 USD). BUSES The local buses in Buenos Aires (colectivos) are clean, frequent, efficient and fast. The ticket is paid on the bus with coins ONLY. There are different fares depending on the length of the trip, while the minimum fare is $0.70. They run 24 hours/ day. In Buenos Aires, long distance buses leave from the long distance bus station "Retiro." There are many excellent bus companies to choose from. Most of the Sleeper services are clean and comfortable. They show movies, serve snacks/drinks and sometimes entire meals. TAXIS Taxis are everywhere in Buenos Aires. Meters are used but beware: you may be taken for a little "joy ride" if you don't where you are going. Make sure that you know roughly what the fare should be before you step in The initial meter rate is $2.00 and it increases 20 cents every 200 meters. They run 24 hours/ day. SUBWAY ("SUBTE") The subway system is very reliable and it covers the center and the outskirts of the city with a combined route of 46 kilometers and 80 stations. There are five lines identified with letters (A, B, C, D and E) and it is undoubtedly the fastest way to move around the city. This subway system was the first in existence in Latin America, and it is still common to see some of the original wooden cars still running on line A (soon to be sent to a museum). The subway system runs Monday to Friday from 6am to 10pm and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 6am to 8pm. The price is $0.70.

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