Arcos: Programs for Teens in Argentina

It was fun because we got to be on our own a lot and it wasn't controlling. I liked all the meat we got to eat as well as the ranch that we went to. It was also fun because there were different age groups.

I went to Argentina with Arcos high school program. It was super fun. I’ve done other travel programs before, and in my opinion, Arcos is the best one I’ve done. They were very organized. We were never late to activities, and everything was planned out very well. Our tour guide, Beatrice was very helpful and kind as well. The program was a good mix of doing tours and going out on your own which I appreciated. The program is a little expensive but for all the things you do it’s definitely worth it. The school we went to, Academia Buenos Aires, was also very nice, the interior was beautiful, and the classes helped a lot! I would love to travel with Arcos again.

I loved this trip because it taught me so much, so much about the Argentine culture and food, and also about myself and what I can achieve when I step beyond my comfort zone. My host mom was amazing and she cooked the most amazing food. I also liked the flexibility I was given, and I was able to explore Buenos Aires with my friends after our activity for the day. Our tour guide was really nice and could answer any question you asked her. I would 100% recommend this program to my friends and family!

This was my second Arcos Abroad trip, I went to Oaxaca, Mexico last year and it was also awesome. The Arcos team does an excellent job of creating interesting and fun programming. I loved my host mom, Muchie, and the Spanish classes were real-world learning. We went into the community and learned how to communicate with real people in real situations. Kevin, our in-country support person, was knowledgeable about the city and gave us lots of advice. He kept in contact with our parents and sent them picture along the way.

ARCOS overall is very ontop of communication and preparing you for the trip. They are quick to respond and they are extremely helpful.

The program itself was awesome. I loved the city of Buenos Aires and all the excursions we got to do and I loved being able to improve my Spanish. The Spanish classes aren't like your typical high school class, so you don't fall asleep and you really learn a lot in the time you are there.

The food is amazing, the activities, and the independence was my favorite part. I met a lot of great people a few I am still in contact with.

Kevin specifically the program director was the absolute best. He was funny, kept us safe, and my favorite person I have ever met. He was always available and helped whenever he could. Kevin definitely improved the trip in a million ways. Overall it was an amazing trip and I would definitely do a trip with ARCOS again.

I am still beyond amazed what a gem this program was. The cost for the duration of my month in Argentina (which included housing, six days a week of meals, most transportation, cultural excursions, academy classes, etc.) was extremely affordable for its value. Before I decided to travel with Arcos for my July abroad I shopped around at other programs. I am so happy I chose Arcos. Not only was it one of the lowest costing programs I found, but the people who run it truly want the best for you and your experience. The staff of Arcos was quick to answer any questions or concerns I had and my program director made the time there memorable. I was so blessed as this program introduced me to friends I know can last for a lifetime and people I will never forget. 10/10 recommend

Excellent program, many sightseeing and great host mom! This is my second year doing this program and I want to go to Spain for my third year.
My parents will also send my other 3 brothers as well. The activities were awesome and the food was good too. I had a great host mom in Buenos Aires, last year I was not happy with the host mom in Costa Rica.
I started at 14 years old with the overseas program and I definitely recommend it. I wish they have a muticities program and combine 2 countries in one trip.

Do the month long high school program in BA, Argentina with Arcos. My son spent the whole month of July in Argentina living with a family, taking Spanish classes, making new friends and participating in cultural activities like visits to art museums, cooking classes, horseback riding, Tango lessons and a show, and visiting Colonia, Uruguay. Since he doesn’t drive yet and doesn’t want to go to camps anymore this was the ideal experience for him. Arcos is extremely professional, and they are good communicators. The program director in Buenos Aires was very communicative with us while our son was there. We originally were looking at an 8 week program with YFU, but we decided the application process was too laborious and 8 weeks was a bit long for his 1st experience abroad by himself. He made some great friends while he was there, they did a lot of activities hanging out in Buenos Aires. He loved the freedom and taking the metro. He now is obsessed with living in a "walkable" city in the future. He always felt safe, but he said he had to be aware of his surroundings. Go do this program if you are flexible, have a sense of curiosity and adventure about the world!!!!!!!