Independent Buenos Aires: The Paris of South America

Arrival to Buenos Aires Airport. Meet and Greet and transfer to the Hotel for participants who have purchased the international air segment to Road Scholar. They will have the room ready for check in at arrival to the hotel. Get some rest before the official start of the program with the orientation meeting

Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. Participants will be provided with a pre-loaded travel card for use on public transportation and the Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Afterwards, the Group Leader will give an introduction to the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires along with a lesson in survival Spanish.

Welcome dinner at a local restaurant in walking distance from the hotel.

At leisure

At the hotel, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet, including water, juice, coffee, and tea.

This morning a local expert will present a lecture about the impact of immigration on the different neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. The influence can be seen through the architecture, restaurants and people of the area. Continue our learning experience as we explore the neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Boca and Plaza Mayo with a local expert.

On your own to explore local cuisine.

Free time. This would be a good opportunity to spend some time further exploring the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.

On your own to explore local cuisine.

At the hotel, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet, including water, juice, coffee, and tea.

Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.

On your own to explore local cuisine.

Our resident Tango expert will give a lecture about the lesser known origins of Tango and how it became the typical dance of Buenos Aires. Afterwards try your hand at a few steps during a tango class.

At a Local Tradicional Milonga ( a place where locals dance tango) we will enjoy a 3-course dinner with wine, non alcoholic drinks and coffee or tea while watching a tango performance.

During dinner enjoy an exciting tango performance from a talented group of dancers.

At the hotel, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet, including water, juice, coffee, and tea.

This morning is dedicated to the "Belle epoque" in Buenos Aires. We will walk the street of Recoleta, we will visit the cemetery that is one of the most famous open museum in the continent and we will end at the Colon Teather where will have a guided visit of the Colon Theater; Buenos Aires' historic Opera House. We will learn about the history and architecture of this world renowned cultural treasure.

On your own to explore local cuisine.

Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most or visiting the Museums such as MALBA, with the biggest modern Latin American collection or Fernandez Blanco with Colonial time silver art. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.

On your own to explore local cuisine.

At the hotel, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet, including water, juice, coffee, and tea.

We will depart by motorcoach to experience the famous La Pampa, land of the gauchos, or Argentine cowboys. We’ll spend the day at an local family ranch, to learn the culture of thee gauchos, watch their horse-riding skills, listen to their songs strummed on the guitar, and learn the tradition of yerba mate, a local tea drunk out of a special, gourd-shaped cup. Also we will visit a typical country side small town of the flat lands.

At the estancia, we will enjoy a typical Argentine asado—barbecue of meats and poultry, with side salads and garnishes. Water, soft drinks, wine included.

We will arrive back to Buenos Aires in the late afternoon.

On your own to explore local cuisine.

At the hotel, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet, including water, juice, coffee, and tea.

Our local expert will give a lecture on the politics and economy of Argentina and the how these effect daily Argentine life.

At a local restaurant, enjoy a 3-course meal with locals of Buenos Aires. Through conversation, we will get to exchange stories, and learn more about day-to-day life in the city and Argentina.

Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions

At the hotel, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet, including water, juice, coffee, and tea.

Free time. Spend your final day in Buenos Aires exploring independently according to your interests. The Group Leader will be on hand to offer suggestions and assistance.

On your own to explore local cuisine.

Continue your free time or spend some time resting and packing before the farewell dinner.

Our farewell dinner will be at a restaurant in walking distance from the hotel. We will enjoy a three-course dinner with wine. Water, coffee and tea will also be available as well as other beverages for purchase.

At the hotel, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet, including water, juice, coffee, and tea.

Check out time is at 11:00 AM. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on another rewarding program in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!