City Tour of Buenos Aires

 ¡Fútbol, tango, colores OH MY! We started the tour with a trip down 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest street in the world (twenty lanes!) to finally arrive at our first stop, Plaza de Mayo. Students had the pleasure to be in the corazón of the city as they took in views of the famous Casa Rosada, Argentina’s presidential palace, as well as the Pirámide de Mayo, the oldest national monument in the city. It was here that students learned the rich history of “Las Madres de Plaza de Mayo” translated to “The Plaza de Mayo Mothers” who played a pivotal role in the social mobilization of the country following the reign of dictatorship in the 70’s.

Next, we headed over to the lively San Telmo Market where students were able to put to practice their “community conversations,” in which they could interact with local porteños (the locals of Buenos Aires). Here students spoke with vendors, tried yummy traditional confections, and put their conversational skills to the test. They even made a new furry little friend, Sasha!

Lastly, students made their way to La Boca, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest port neighborhoods home to the La Boca Junior fútbol team. The streets are filled with colorful murals dedicated to the legendary player Diego Maradona and adorned with flags of the revered team. Students enjoyed walking down El Caminito, the most famous street in all of Argentina. With tango flare and bright colors everywhere, students couldn’t help but snap a pic and strike their best poses!