Programs Abroad

ARGENTINA - Work at a Ranch in the Argentinean Pampa

	Project: Farm Stay Booking Nº: AG101 Country: Argentina + Location: San Antonio de Areco Minimum Stay: 2 months Start dates: between September and December Price: from 2 months, 1,020 USD
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Task

The ranch is located in a 30 hectare area and has a swimming pool, a teahouse, an event hall with capacity for 300 people, horses, several collectors' carriages and four comfortable guest rooms. This traditional Argentine farm is characterized by the organization of various events such as traditional country gatherings, typical music and traditional shows as well as group events (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.).

During your stay on the ranch, you will support the staff in different tasks:
You will take care of the international guests and support the staff of the hotel by checking-in and checking-out guests, making reservations, managing guest relations and monitoring rooms.

You will also assist in organizing guests' outdoor activities. This may include accompanying or guiding hiking or horseback riding tours through the nature in the surrounding environment.

Take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and the typical way of life on an Argentine ranch and get to know the traditions and history of the Gauchos. You will have a pleasant working atmosphere and the opportunity to take part in many different excursions to explore Argentina's amazing Pampas region.

Accommodation

During the program, you will stay in one of the ranch's rooms available for volunteers. Depending on occupation, you'll sleep in a single or double room.

The rooms are simple but have everything you need for a comfortable stay. You will share the bathrooms with other staff members.

Your meals will be served in a reserved space for staff members. As the program includes full board, you'll get breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. This offer also gives you the opportunity to get to know the typical dishes of the delicious Argentine cuisine.

Requirements

Language:
Spanish skills required (you can book your Spanish course in Argentina with us!)

Skills:
No professional skills or experiences required.

Age:
18+ years

Vaccination:
Not required. Please consult us and your doctor for specific recommendations.

Insurance:
Full travel and medical insurance is required. You can purchase a full coverage, no deductible health and travel insurance at a special rate for our participants by contacting your South America Inside representative.

Visa:
Tourist visa valid for 90 days. For further information regarding visa requirements please contact us and the corresponding embassy or consulate in your home country.

Details

The Pampas region, or "plains", consists of wide, flat green areas that are mainly used for agriculture, especially cattle breeding. The area of San Antonio de Areco is located in the Pampas, only 113 kilometers north of the Province of Buenos Aires, the capital city.

The area surrounds the city San Antonio de Areco, with about 21,000 inhabitants. In 1999, it was declared as "National Historic Town" by the Office of the President. San Antonio de Areco offers its visitors many historical sites, traditional events and folk festivals and handicraft of the Gauchos. The Argentine character and history owe tribute to the Gauchos who still roam the plains of Argentina today.

Source: Google Maps

Prices

	in USD
Registration Fee	370.-
Farm Stay (independent the duration)	650.-

What’s included:

Accommodation
3 meals / day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Orientation kit
Local support
24h-Emergency Number

What’s not included:

Flight
Airport pick-up
Medical Insurance
Personal expenses
Local Travels

Country

Country Information Argentina

Argentina, the second largest country in South America and eighth largest in the world has much to offer the passerby and long-term tourist alike. Argentina’s continental area extends west along the Andes mountain range, east along the Atlantic Ocean and neighbors the countries of Paraguay and Bolivia to the North, Brazil and Uruguay to the Northeast and Chile to the West. The total Argentinean coast is about 2,400 miles long from north to south and 870 miles from east to west. The country is home to over 40 million people, with the capital of Buenos Aires and greater surrounding district entailing 13 million inhabitants. These numbers enlist Buenos Aires as one of the largest cities in the world.

One can find a huge variety of climates and landscapes from the north sub-tropical regions to the south sub-polar conditions. Further, the Andes Mountains stoically border two climatic regions of humid Argentina and aired Chile. Argentina offers such diverse landscapes at such an immense size, that any South American tourist could find happy haven in its territory. From the infamous Patagonia region, northern highlands, rainforests complete with the Iguazu Waterfalls, there are limitless adventures to explore!

In addition to landscape and weather variety, Argentina is also a country full of abundant natural resources, diversified agricultural sector and laden with cultural hot spots. The most well known hot spot is Buenos Aires located in the mid-eastern part of Argentina. Moreover, the country has a rich history of excellent literature, film production, famous theaters and musical fame (¡especially in rock and tango!).

For those cultural, site-seeing, city buffs, we highly recommended the Argentinean spring (September-November) and fall (March-May). The summer months (December- February) hold hot and humid weather good for lazy days by the pool or temperate sleeping nights in the mountains. Attention back-country adventurers, summer is surely the best time to discover a mild and accessible Patagonia. Finally, for the skiers, snow begins to fill back into the mountains and resorts open again around mid-June to October.

We are sure you will find the Argentinean people warm, friendly and pleased to welcome and introduce you to their beautiful country!