Art & culture: Argentina

Today’s adventure is focused on exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Buenos Aires. First, we’ll visit the National Museum of Fine Arts, a treasure trove of priceless pieces spanning centuries and continents. The journey continues to the Malba, a prominent museum showcasing Latin American art, where we will discover the vibrant and diverse expressions of the region’s artists.

In the evening, we’ll continue to savor the local cuisine with dinner at a carefully selected, sustainable restaurant. We’ll stay overnight in a hotel near Puerto Madero.

Today offers an immersive cultural experience as we explore the vibrant Mugica neighborhood, also known as Villa 31. Similar to Brazil’s favelas, this area provides a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of local life and its distinctive dynamics.

In the afternoon, we’ll participate in a captivating graffiti workshop. Experts will guide us through the creative process and provide an in-depth explanation of the origins and significance of Buenos Aires’ graffiti movement.

Today students tour the iconic Caminito, witnessing the fantastically coloured houses and getting a taste of the passionate local culture. Witness world-class tango dancing and walk to the iconic Boca Juniors soccer stadium.

We head to Merlo, a picturesque town in the province of Buenos Aires, to embark on a meaningful community engagement project. Under the guidance of a licensed fine arts professional, we’ll work alongside locals to refurbish and decorate a wall, creating a lasting and positive impact on the community.

We’ll eat an evening meal before an overnight stay in our hotel near Puerto Madero.

This morning students join a youthful and impactful project that is helping to solve the plastic waste problem in Buenos Aires. This local initiative uses design processes and manufacturing machinery to transform waste into useful, durable, and stylish objects.

Afterward, we’ll enjoy a painting class with a professional artist, giving students the opportunity to create their very own Fileteado Porteño masterpiece! We’ll then have our last meal in Buenos Aires and a special tango class and show.

Students will have time to visit nearby shops to purchase handmade gifts for friends and family. We’ll have one final session working on our Jaguar Project challenge before transporting the group to the airport in plenty of time for the flight home.