Argentina: Culture and Geography travel study tour
From the University of Victoria…
Join us on a three-week exploration of the rich cultural heritage and diverse geographical regions that Argentina has to offer. Observe and experience the cultural sophistication of Buenos Aires as well as the topographical beauty of the pampas, the rain forest on the Brazilian border, and the wine producing regions of the Andean Northwest.
This exciting tour will include:
- Pre-travel orientation course in Argentine culture and Spanish language
- Tango lessons at the traditional Café Tortoni
- Performance at the elegant Teatro Colón
- Visit to the famous Plaza de Mayo
- Evita’s tomb in the Recoleta cemetery
- Wineries of Cafayate to sample Argentina’s unique Torrontés grape
- Traditional asado criollo feast at one of the great estates on the pampas
- Guided walk through Iguazú Falls National Park and the rainforest
- Guided bus tour through the scenic villages of the Andean Northwest
- Shopping and exploring Buenos Aires
May 7 to 27, 2013
Academic Resource: Christine Forster, Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies, University of Victoria. For more information, visit www.uvcs.uvic.ca/2012/casale/travel/ or contact Continuing Studies at UVic: 250-472-4747 • jaking@uvic.ca