A2Z Languages ~ Barrios ~ Buenos Aires ~ Spanish Language School ~ Argentina

Chances are you will fall in love with Buenos Aires when you come to this city to study and learn Spanish at one of our Spanish language schools. Buenos Aires is home to large boulevards, vast green areas, historic plazas and fascinating neighborhoods. Each area of Buenos Aires has a distinctive flavor.

Plaza de Mayo & the Microcentro

Buenos Aires Spanish Language School Over the years this plaza has been the focal point of some of the most important historical events in Argentina. Around the Plaza you will find important buildings such as the Casa Rosada (basically their version of the White House), the Cathedral, and the Cabildo.

San Telmo

San Telmo is currently known as the artist’s quarter of Buenos Aires. Here there are low rents which is perfect for up and coming artists. Located to the south of Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo is one of the older sections of Buenos Aires. Throughout the area you will find renovated colonial style buildings that today are used as residences. Many tango halls are spread out through this part of the city.

In San Telmo you will also find the oldest colonial church in the city which is called Iglesia San Ignacio. Around the corner is the Plaza Dorrego and the ever famous Sunday flea market known as the Feria de San Telmo. Finally, you can also visit the Parque Lezama which is reputed to be the site of the original European settlement in the area.

La Boca

Buenos Aires Spanish Study Abroad When the immigrants from the Genoa region of Italy moved to Buenos Aires they typically settled in La Boca. Today La Boca is one of the most famous and colorful of all neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Of special interest is Camininto Street which is full of brightly colored houses, outdoor markets, and sidewalk cafes. Nearby one finds the stadium used by the ever popular Boca Juniors. Take some time to stroll through this interesting part of Buenos Aires.

Recoleta

The Recoleta area of Buenos Aires is a more upscale part of Buenos Aires. Throughout this part of the city you will find beautiful open spaces, public parks and some nice plazas. One can find upscale homes and businesses, the Nuestra Senora de Pilar colonial church, and of course the famous cemetery. On the Plaza Francia one can visit one of the largest art and crafts fair which is held every Sunday.

Palermo

Buenos Aires Spanish Language Immersion Palermo has long been considered on of the most attractive parts of Buenos Aires. Throughout this area you can stroll down beautiful tree lined streets and through well maintained parks. Of special interest to visitors are the Jardin Zoologico, Rosedal, the Campo de Polo and the Jardin Botanico Carlos Thays. If you like horses consider stopping by to watch a polo match or to watch the horses run at the race track.

Belgrano

The Belgrano area of Buenos Aires is located on the outskirts is woth a visit to look around or to visit some of the more important museums in the city. Some of the better museums include the Museo de Arte Espanol, the Museo Casa de Yrurtia and the Museo Libero Badii.

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