Homestay in Argentina
Live with a Local Family
Feel at home away from home. GIC Argentina has a network of more than 100 warm and welcoming homestays. Choosing a homestay is a great way to practise your Spanish and to learn how we Argentinians live.
Homestay accommodations include:
- A single furnished room
- Linen and towels
- Breakfast and dinner*
- Access to the telephone for receiving calls
- Access to the Internet is sometimes available
Location
Homestay location varies depending upon the family and availability, but all are located in the nicer residential areas of the city and close to public transportation. This housing option is available in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza and Patagonia (Bariloche).
Food
The cuisine of Argentina is distinctive in South America because of its strong resemblance to Italian, Spainish and other European cuisines. We almost never eat spicy chiles, beans, rice or corn dishes. Most Argentines eat a very light breakfast consisting on coffee or tea and a couple of pieces of toast with jam or a croissant. We do not eat savory food in the morning. Italian food like pasta and pizza is widely available and extremely popular in Argentina.
* Meals Included
Breakfast is included everyday. Dinner is included Monday through Friday. On weekends most students eat out with friends or travel (or you are welcome to cook you own meals). Lunch is not included as students are in class during lunch time and they eat at the university cafeteria or at a restaurant/deli near the school.
Commute Times
Daily commuting is a reality for everyone who lives in Buenos Aires. Like local students, you will likely commute to your classes. The commute time from your accommodations to the center of the city can be from approximately 10 to 35 minutes by public transportation (bus or subway).
