After Spanish lessons,
La Montaña offers a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities during which
students can improve Spanish conversational skills while learning about our
culture, traditions and nature. This is a great bonus in how to learn Spanish.
Led by our team
members, students have the chance to learn more about Bariloche and Argentina,
while practicing Spanish language and having fun. During these sessions,
students from all levels participate together learning more about each other as
well.
According to student´s
interests and weather conditions, our activities leader sets a weekly schedule.
Cultural activities:
Historic
city tour
By walking in the city
and visiting historic buildings along the pedestrian circuit, students get to
know more about our social, cultural and historic background. On top of that,
we schedule visits to:
·
Patagonian Museum (Natural Science, History and
Antropology)
·
Clock Tower in Town Hall
·
Paleontological Museum
Cooking lessons:
Through our
cooking lessons, students will learn about our cooking heritage and traditions,
with both European and native roots as well as learning about new ingredients
and recipes.
Some of these recipes
are:
·
Chipa
·
Corn bread
·
Alfajores
·
Empanadas
Video/Cinema
debate:
With Video/Cinema
debate, students learn about specific aspects of Latinamerican culture,
traditions and social situation.
Some of our favorites
movies are:
·
El hijo de la novia
·
El secreto de sus ojos
·
Diarios de motocicleta
·
Camila
·
La historia Oficial
·
Tesis
Games:
Playing traditional
games will help students to learn more about Latinamerican idiosyncrasy and
recognize the Hispanic predominant heritage.
Some of these games
are:
·
Truco
·
Estanciero
·
Escoba
Painting mates:
While
having fun with this relaxing hands-on activity, students will have the chance
to learn about the history of our traditional “Mate” and its economic impact
during XVI Century in South American missions. This history ius also related to
Jesuits and natives. After this activity, each student will have his/her own
mate.
Outdoor activities:
Led by our activities responsible, students will have the chance to
experience an out-of-school activity. This situation will help them to explore
other places in Bariloche area. La Montaña Team has chosen specific places to
visit for their beauty and safety, so students can enjoy breathtaking views,
while trekking and sharing mate.
Depending on weather conditions, and specially from November until
April (our summer) many outdoor activities are available, such as:
·
Cascada de los Duendes, on Lake Gutierrez
·
Cerro Campanario
·
Playa Serena
·
Parque Municipal Llao Llao
