3.Argentina: Centre Region

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LA PLATA

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HOME INTERCULTURAL LEARNINGIf learning Spanish is next on your “to

do” list, check out Home Intercultural

Learning in La Plata. The school uses

some of the most innovative

techniques in teaching Spanish;

combining regular lessons, immersion outings and

“blended learning” (a mix of face to face and online

courses at all levels). With a team of experienced

staff, they work in conjunction with other schools

around the world to bring you the best and mostup-to-date teaching strategies. There’s a range of packages you can choose

from, which include a mix of intensive or

semi-intensive classes, group or individual lessons

plus events and lodging at Frankville Hostel nearby.

It’s a cozy learning environment with a great relaxed

vibe. Pay them a visit!

Calle 37 Nº 1091, between 16 & 17(0221) 4833575

[email protected] www.homeenglishcourses.com.ar

Mar del Plata is the popular beach resort town, just ve hours southof Buenos Aires, which gets a huge population boost in the summer.You will have to wade through a sea of Argentineans before reachingthe sea at the popular downtown beaches Bristol, Playa Chica and PlayaGrande. For a more tranquil experience, head to one of the southernbeaches like Punta Magotes.You can’t miss the Havana building, with their trademark “alfajores”or the landmark restaurant Manolo for their “chocolate con churros”.If you’re not the beach-lounging type, Mar del Plata also offers manyadventure options. Try your skills and nerve surng, long boarding,wake boarding, wind surng, scuba diving, paragliding and skydiving.Outside of town you can trek, rock climb, rappel, kayak and horsebackride at the Sierra y Lago de Los Padres.Get to know the local maritime culture by boating around the bay,visiting the Museo del Mar or strolling around the port to see theday’s catch come in and the resident sea lions playing in the water.After midnight, head to Mar del Plata’s booming nightlife alongConstitución street.

MAR DEL PLATA

LA PLATA

La Plata is located 60 km from Buenos Aires city, only an hour away by bus. It’s auniversity city with great architectural, sporting and cultural heritages, as well asexcellent gastronomy, theatres and nightlife.:: Astronomic Observatory & Museum of Natural Science:It is considered one of themost important museums of the world because of the valuable pieces it conserves.:: The Cathedral: It is America’s tallest cathedral (112 m). In 1994 it was recognizedas one of the ten most important cathedrals of the world, and its name was inscribedin Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.:: Children’s Republic: A theme park of 53 hectares, where everything has been builtto scale: castles, oriental palaces, public buildings, a chapel, a lake, a train and much

more.:: Buildings with amazing architecture: The Teatro Argentino (with internationalshows), the Coliseo Podestá Theatre, Ciudad de La Plata Stadium (one of the mostmodern in South America), Pasaje Dardo Rocha, and Municipalidad (City Council),among others.:: Meridiano Vº: A traditional neighbourhood located in the south of the city, wherethe cobblestone streets, nostalgic bars and old lamp posts will take you to the past.Visit the old train station for its amazing cultural centre.

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FRANKVILLE HOSTEL & INTERCULTURAL CLUB

Calle 46 N°781 between 10 y 11(0221) 4823100

[email protected] www.frankville.com.ar

Frankville was the rst and is the coolest

hostel in La Plata! This vibrant hostel has a

great location: with bars and restaurants at

your doorstep, and within walking distance

from most tourist spots. This

totally renovated 1913 house offers dorms for 4 and 6people, as well as private rooms (some of them

ensuite), a fully equipped kitchen, spacious

common areas with table tennis, board games,

movies, books, PlayStation, and a garden with grill.

Cool English and Portuguese-speaking owners!

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MAR DEL PLATA

Córdoba, Argentina’s second largest city. Downtown you can nd the ManzanaJesuítica (Jesuit quarters), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. While you are there visit the cathedral, the University of Córdoba (the oldest universityin Argentina), the cabildo (town hall), Montserrat College, the churches of theCompañía de Jesús, San Francisco and San Roque. Hopping nightlife is in the youthfull Nueva Córdoba neighbourhood. Close by is the Sarmiento Park, the

largest park in town, home to the zoo and ne art museum.

:: Alta Gracia: situated 35 km from Córdoba city. Interesting attractionsinclude The Jesuit estancia and the “Che” Guevara House and Museum.:: Quebrada del Condorito National Park: this gorge is famous for its hugeV-shaped crack and is great for hiking or condor watching.:: Sierras de Córdoba: offer great opportunities for mountaineering, trekking,horseback riding, mountain biking, paragliding, scubadiving and skydiving.:: Villa General Belgrano: this pinturesque German-inuenced town, 90 km fromCórdoba city, has a quaint downtown and an October beer festival.:: La Cumbre: is a beautiful mountain town with big stony English houses, 98 kmfrom Cordoba city. West of La Cumbre is Cuchi Corral, one of Argentina’s topspots for paragliding.

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ACCION DIRECTA Av. Libertad 3908(0223) 4744520 / 155436888

[email protected] www.acciondirecta.com.ar

So you’ve made it to Mar del Plata

and now you’re itching for some

adventure. Acción Directa has you

covered, and just as the name suggests is your outlet for “direct action”.

Their local guides lead rock climbing, trekking, rappelling,

canopy, kayaking, mountain biking and sand boarding tours,

as well as expeditions to the mountain

range, Aconcagua, Lanín, Tronador,

Domuyo and Hielo Continentales.Whatever you pick you’re in good

hands, the company boasts over

15 years of mountain

and outdoor experience!

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MAR DEL PLATA

HOSTEL CASAGRANDE Jujuy 947(0223) 4760805 / 4757015

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In the quiet neighborhoodof “La Perla”, just 4 blocksaway from the beach and 12 fromdowntown is Casagrande. This big hostel contains 18 rooms with double,triple and quadruple beds, with shared and private bathrooms, and 2

dorms, one with a 6 bed capacity and shared bath andanother with 10 beds and private bath.You will also enjoy the lovely rooftoppatio, parrilla*, stocked kitchen, TVand DVD player and the comfy centralareas with replaces.

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HOSTEL LA PERGOLA Hipólito Yrigoyen 1093 (corner Balcarce)

(0223) [email protected] www.lapergolahostel.com.ar

The house of La Pérgola ishistorically protected by the citybecause of its exquisite design.They have a terrace with grill looking onto sea views, astocked kitchen and a plush DVD room with more than 200lms. It is located only 1 block from the sea and close to all

the necessities of the city. Take your pick from their rooms for 2, 4, 6 or 8 people, most with sharedbath. The well travelled owners makespecial efforts to maintain a positiveenergy environment.

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Closed May-June

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HOSTEL YANQUETRUZHostel Yanquetruz is famous for its welcominghospitality and tight knit community. The 10rooms with twin, quadruple and sextuplet bedswill not just be faceless neighboring quarters,they’ll be the rooms of your friends. The hostel’s bilingual hosts arrangegroup meals everyday in the communal kitchen and frequently organizeoutings to the nearby beaches, shops, restaurants and bars.

Nights sipping cocktailsatop their rooftop patiobar are surely somethingto remember!


Stay 4 nights get 1 free!

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9 de Julio 3634(0223) 4738098

[email protected] www.yanquetruz.com.ar



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LE GRAND HOSTEL Buenos Aires 547(0351) 4227115

[email protected]

Facebook: Le Grand hostel

Try a new hostel experience at

Le Gran Hostel! Located in the trendy

Nueva Córdoba district, just ve blocks

from the bus station and close to most

important city attractions, you will see a new perspective of the hostelling

world. Built in a completely remodeled house, with stunning architecture

and a modern feel, this place seeks to provide you with a relaxing, yet

social atmosphere.

Travelling in a group? Not to worry!There are 32 rooms and 108 beds

including both private and shared

rooms (dorms, twin, triple, quadruple

and quintuple) with most suites

having their own bathing facilities.

You can make use of the onsite

telephone booths, plasma TV with a

wide lm collection at their chill out area,

national and international library, as well as

their free 24 hr Internet room. Moreover, in addition to personal lockers,

this hostel sports a state of the art security

camera system and medical insurance!

Worried about food? Don’t be! The hostel itself has a brand new trendy bar.

Otherwise you can make use of their a highly equippedkitchen and BBQ grill for the do-it-your-selfer.

There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby.

The bilingual staff will be delighted to share local

activity suggestions and provides a friendly

environment organizing mixers for your

enjoyment, such as asados*, tango

classes, and even yoga.

So, come make your trip a blast at Le Gran Hostel.

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MORADA HOSTEL Humberto Primo 532(0351) 4262238

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If you want a truly genuine

Argentinean experience you should

go to the Morada Hostel.

Travel is about experiencing new places

and meeting new people. If you feel

the same way they want to meet you!They offer breezy double rooms and dorms.

They also have their own resto-bar and

self-catering kitchen. Everything you’d

expect to make you feel at home is there,

including helpful and friendly staff.

They are located downtown by the

Cañada which is lined with bars, pubs and

restaurants. Have a look at their rooftop

deck with couches, music and a grill.

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Wednesday night is pizza party & Friday nights they grill.

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PALENQUE HOSTEL General Paz 371(0351) 4237588

[email protected]

Smack in the centre of town, Palenque Hostel

makes a great springboard from which to

discover the pleasures of Córdoba. Located

in one of the city’s main avenues and within walking

distance to bars, pubs, clubs and museums,

this renovated 100 year-old house has

breezy double rooms and dorms, as well as a fully equipped

kitchen. If you feel like chilling there is plenty to pass the

time away: a ping pong & foosball table, board games,

Play Station 2, a large at screen TV, a bunch of movies,and a cool patio with an outdoor bar.

Otherwise, a big night

out in town is waiting for you!

Don’t miss the asado*, traditional

food and free empanada* nights to make sure

you have a belly full of Córdoba at the end of the day.

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CORDOBA

Only hostel in Córdobawith a swimming pool!

CORDOBA HOSTEL


Ituzaingó 1070(0351) 4687359 / 153593971

[email protected]

www. cordobahostel.com.ar MSN: [email protected]

Córdoba Hostel is much

more than just a place to sleep...

This hostel is located in Nueva Córdoba,

a safe area with an active nightlife

near loads of student bars, just 600 m

from the bus station and 200 m from the main park. Set in a comfortable

4 storey house, it has a broad range of accommodation to suit every need,

ranging from single, twin or double, triple, quadruple and dorms, most of

them ensuite. There's something for everyone! Feeling chill?

Then laze around their swimming pool, have a drink withfriends at the bar, or relax on the rooftop

terrace with BBQ area and stunning

views. They grill every Friday!

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ALDEA HOSTEL Santa Rosa 447(0351) 4261312

[email protected]

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A cool, let your hair down environment

welcomes you at Aldea Hostel. This spacious

house offers a variety of private rooms and

dorms in the best location; pretty close to excellent bars, pubs, discos and

typical restaurants in Córdoba.

The hostel has a lovely patio where youcan sit in the shadow of a gigantic tree,

a terrace with a deck and grill, and plenty

of fun spaces to meet people such as a

TV room, bar, as well as pool and foosball tables.

The place is spotless thanks to the effort and dedication

of the cleaning team. Their young and friendly staff is

available 24/7 and take your well being and security veryseriously. Don’t miss their

permanent street art display!

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