Because most Spanish-speaking countries are predominantly Catholic, it makes sense that you will find plenty of opportunities to tour cathedrals in between your Spanish classes in Peru. If you find yourself attending Spanish school in Cusco, you are in luck because the Cusco Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, is a very […]
Cultural Tidbit: Puente del Inca
There are plenty of amazing things to do and sights to see in Argentina. If you find yourself studying Spanish in Mendoza, consider a day trip to the Puente del Inca. This popular tourist attraction comes with the typical roadside market stands hawking all kinds of souvenirs, as well as some truly unique features. The […]
Cultural Tidbit: Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo
Though the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo represent a sad chapter of Argentina’s history, they should not be ignored in favor of more pleasant subjects. When you study abroad, it is important to learn about all aspects of your host country in order to fully understand its culture. The Mothers of the Plaza de […]
Cultural Tidbit: A History of Polo in Argentina
When you think of polo, you probably think of a sport that is primarily British. However, when you attend Spanish classes in Buenos Aires, you will find that polo is quite popular and widespread. Although polo was first introduced to Argentina by British immigrants in the 1800s, the Argentinean people embraced it wholeheartedly and made […]
Cultural Tidbit: The Mapuche People, Part 2
Quite a large number of Mapuche moved into cities in recent years. In an attempt to assimilate into modern Chilean society, many Mapuche even changed their last names. A high number of Mapuche moved to Santiago hoping to find work, but found it was difficult for them to find jobs and be accepted into mainstream […]
Cultural Tidbit: The Mapuche People, Part 1
Before you study Spanish in Chile or Argentina, it is a good idea to learn a bit about the Mapuche. These indigenous people live in Chile and Argentina. In 2002, the total population was estimated to be 604,349 in Chile and 300,000 in Argentina. This is one of the largest indigenous groups in all of […]
Cultural Tidbit: Jewish History in Argentina, Part 2
When most people think of cities with large populations of Jews, they think of Tel Aviv, New York City, Los Angeles, and Jerusalem. Many people do not realize that there is also a significant Jewish population in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In fact, there are more Jews in Argentina than in any other Latin American country. […]
Cultural Tidbit: Jewish History in Argentina, Part 1
When most people think of cities with large populations of Jews, they think of Tel Aviv, New York City, Los Angeles, and Jerusalem. Many people do not realize that there is also a significant Jewish population in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In fact, there are more Jews in Argentina than in any other Latin American country. […]
Argentina’s Immigration History
When you learn Spanish in Argentina, you may indeed fall so deeply in love with the country that you want to move there. If you feel that way, you are certainly not alone. It is interesting to note that there have been various waves of people over the years that immigrated to Argentina from all […]
Argentina’s Immigration History
When you learn Spanish in Argentina, you may indeed fall so deeply in love with the country that you want to move there. If you feel that way, you are certainly not alone. It is interesting to note that there have been various waves of people over the years that immigrated to Argentina from all […]