Spanish and culture: History walking tours

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Spanish + Culture: History of Bariloche

With this program, students can learn Spanish, explore the city and deepen in Argentina history and Patagonia by history of Bariloche and its secrets.

Option 1) Week 4/5

time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9 - 1	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons
1- 2	-	-	-	-	-
2 – 3:45	Activities at La Montaña	Activities at La Montaña + CIVIC CENTER TOUR	-	-	Activities at La Montaña
4 - 5:30	-	GERMAN FOOTPRINT TOUR	TEN SECRETS TOUR	HIDDEN TREASURES
6 - 8					BARILOCHE FLAVOURS TOUR

Option 2) A. Week 2/5

time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9 - 1	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons
1- 2	-	-	-	-	-
2 – 3:45	Activities at La Montaña	Activities at La Montaña + CIVIC CENTER TOUR	-	-	Activities at La Montaña
4 - 5:30	-		TEN SECRETS TOUR
6 - 8					BARILOCHE FLAVOURS TOUR

Option 2) B Week 2/5

time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9 - 1	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons	Spanish lessons
1- 2	-	-	-	-	-
2 – 3:45	Activities at La Montaña	Activities at La Montaña  + CIVIC CENTER TOUR	-	-	Activities at La Montaña
4 - 5:30	-	GERMAN FOOTPRINT TOUR		HIDDEN TREASURES
6 - 8

Spanish lessons will be held at  La Montaña, Elflein 251.

Meeting point for Historias de Bariloche is at Civic Center tourist info office and the walking tour will be done visiting different points of historic interest.

CIVIC CENTER TOUR

Tuesday 3:30 pm

We will discover Bariloche´s iconic picturesque architectural site and key historic events that happened in the surrounding area. We will explore the Civic Center site from different angles and find out a story for each of them. 

Duration: 20 minutes

GERMAN FOOTPRINT TOUR: & nazi presence

Tueday 4:00 pm

We will uncover myths and stories about the 3 waves of German immigration that arrived to Bariloche. This goes from the time of Bariloche´s colony all the way to post 2nd world war immigration. We will discuss about nazi presence in Argentina & Bariloche, some myths, and the role, of the Argentinean government. We will walk & stop pass by Bariloche´s foundation site, the Andean Club, the German School and the German neighbourhood. 

Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes tour. We taste beer shots in Manush Brewery !

TEN SECRETS TOUR: Bariloche & Patagonia

Wednesday 4:00 pm

We will uncover the best kept secrets, stories and myths about Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi & Patagonia. With urban, lake & mountain views, we will walk by historical sites, monuments, alleyways, gardens, chocolate stores, restaurants, and more. We will share stories and also town gossips. 

Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes tours.

HIDDEN TREASURES: in Museum & Cathedral

Thursday 4:00 pm

We will do brief, entertaining & enlightening visits to main sections in the Museum of Patagonia AND the Cathedral church to discover hidden treasures. Among them, native endangered animals, treasures from Bariloche´s native peoples, National Park reliques, the old town in XIX century, and the unique vitreaux and breakthough via crucis. 

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes tour.

BARILOCHE FLAVOURS TOUR: tasting !

Friday 6:00 pm

While we walk around downtown, we will be tasting regional delights and drinks. Well known food stores, chocolate strores, icecream stores, and breweries will open up their doors and share with us their special treats. A journey through local food, delights & drinks so you can choose your favourites. 

Duration: 2 hours tour.

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Taste during this tour delights from Ahumadero Weiss, Valleverde, Ambar, Punto Empanada, Cervecería Bachmann, La Trattoria Ristorante, Chalett Suisse, Familia de Caso, Holly Cervecería Resto Bar, Jauja Helados, Rapa Nui, Mamuschka, La Compañía cafe, La Scala licores, Alunco Aguas, Patagonia Vinos, y La Quesería. Participating food stores and tastings will vary on different days and times.