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Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in apartments or with a host family.

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The program fee includes some accommodation, activities, airport transfers, classes, and travel insurance.

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

CEA CAPA Education Abroad

4.74 · 38 reviews

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Location

Argentina
- Buenos Aires

Term

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma Associates Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

English

Pricing

Price Details

Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.

What's Included

Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Travel Insurance

Last Reviewed: Oct 26, 2026

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About Program

Often called the “Paris of South America,” this multicultural city filled with immigrants from all over the world is a great place to understand how different cultures work together. Located on the western shore of La Plata River, this birthplace of the tango has a thriving arts culture, hip café scene, rich literary history, and vital music life. Affording a great location for travel throughout Argentina and South America, this multicultural city features one of the world's most ideal climates.

You can take courses in English or Spanish at the CEA CAPA Buenos Aires Center or one of our partner institutions - Universidad de Belgrano and Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA). By providing volunteer opportunities, excursions, and many other cultural and learning activities, CEA CAPA turns Buenos Aires into a classroom.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers strong academic and cultural immersion in Buenos Aires, with supportive on-site staff and welcoming host families enhancing the experience. Students appreciate the balance of rigorous coursework, language practice, and opportunities to explore Argentina’s diverse landscapes and vibrant city life. While some note challenges like language barriers and adjusting to local customs, most find the community and cultural exposure rewarding.

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Program Highlights

Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom
Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support
Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

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BIPOC Support

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

Neurodivergent Support

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

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Sustainability

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Reviews

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4 rating 21.05%
3 rating 2.63%
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Academics 3.8
Support 4.85
Fun 4.8
Housing 4.65
Safety 4.6

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I travelled to Buenos Aires, Argentina this past summer of 2026 on the Spanish Medical Immersion Program through CEACAPA. While there, I met many other students who were also traveling through CEACAPA from California, New York, and Alabama, so basically from all over the US. There were also 4 students from University of Michigan who had never met each other before going on the program, so that was funny for them to meet across the world. The best part of my program was my host mom, she was the coolest person I met on the trip, and getting to enjoy delicious meals together every week night and chat and get to know each other was the exact experience I was hoping for. Having that daily, intentional time to practice my Spanish helped me to grow an incredible amount in my Spanish speaking abilities. The other key part of my trip was the classwork. Overall, the class was super helpful and concise on teaching Argentinian Spanish and its grammar and vocabulary. Additionally, the hospital rotations were super insightful. We learned so much about the Argentinian healthcare system, from both the doctor viewpoint as well as the patient viewpoint. I loved my trip, and I would highly recommend this trip for anyone interested in learning about Medicine in a South American country!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The most nerve-racking moment was definitely the first day in the hospital. Speaking to people conversationally is a completely different thing than communicating with doctors in a professional environment. So, going into the first day in the hospital I was super nervous. But, once we started to talk with the doctors, who were super helpful and understanding, I realized that no one is there seeking to make you feel stupid or as though you have an inadequate level of Spanish. They were all very loving, kind people who just wanted to teach you what they were doing.

Pros

There is a strong, built-in community between your host family and your peers in the program.
Buenos Aires is such a fun city, there is so much to do between the night life and the markets during the day.
The classes and hospital provided a complete program that was very educational.

What other participants should know

You need an adapter to plug-in your electronics, some host families have some for you, some don't.
Argentina is south of the equator, which means, as someone in the US, their winter is our summer. Being from Indiana, the weather is really not the cold but I bought a coat for the cold days.
Argentina proudly has all climates and biomes, meaning if you're willing to pay for travel you can visit several beautiful locations. Between Patagonia National Park and Iguazu Falls, there are some astonishing, wonderful locations.

This is the Triple-Frontier of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina from the Argentina side!

This photo does very little justice to the breathtaking views of Iguazu falls. Iguazu Falls is the most fascinating, breahttaking natural site that I have ever seen, and I undoubtedly want to return someday before I die.

I really enjoyed my study abroad experience and being able to obtain opportunities that I thought were not possible. Overall, the experience was amazing, and I would love to have everyone experience the way I did. The housing and my safety were amazing because I felt like everything turned out well. My homestay mom was a beauty, and she cared about me and my roommate very much. Another great thing about the program was being able to immerse myself in a new culture and develop independence as well, since I had no family around me during that time. The number of wonderful people I got to meet and the unforgettable experiences that I have gained is something that will remain with me forever. It is also amazing how I could work on my Spanish language skills and at the same time gain some career experience. In addition, I liked the fact that the program enabled me to get out of my comfort zone and see things in a totally different way. I was constantly presented with an opportunity to discover something new about the world around me – be it my courses, my clinicals, adventures in the city or just being surrounded by new people.

What was your funniest moment?

Overall, I had a great experience participating in the study abroad and having the chance to benefit from such possibilities which I never would have thought were available to me. In general, the experience was outstanding, and I would definitely wish the same experience to other students who might benefit as much as I did from the program. One of the most important elements for me was the housing and safety of the place where I stayed during the whole period of my stay abroad. My homestay mom was excellent, kind, friendly, and always made sure we felt good at home. Also, I enjoyed meeting different people, experiencing a different culture, learning Spanish, and growing as a person and a student.

Pros

The food
The culture
The community

What other participants should know

The expenses
The limitation of food
The safety of not having your phone

Going abroad with CEA CAPA was one of the best decisions I've made. They helped me along the entire process and my experience in Argentina was incredible. I was matched with the best roommate and we had the cutest apartment in the top floor of a building with a rooftop pool. We became besties with our landlord, and were positioned in the best neighborhood in BA. We were right next to beautiful parks, coffee shops, and the polo fields and race track, my personal favorite. The bus to school was uncomplicated, and the neighborhood our school was in was very bougie and I felt safe walking the 35-40 minutes home on occasion. I met so many amazing people and made some life-long friendships. Book the trip you wont regret!!

What was your funniest moment?

Funniest moment- there was so many its hard to choose, but my roommate did try to find my insta before we moved in together and she found the insta of this crazy looking girl so she tried to get a new roommate or switch housing but it was too late. Then we ended up becoming besties and she finally told me a month later that she thought I was this crazy girl at first.

Pros

housing
friends
COFFEE SHOPS

What other participants should know

the city was a bit intense at times, but i'm from a small town so...
sometimes the bus was late but ubers are insanely cheap
we were kinda far from school but it wasn't bad and our neighborhood was the best

I studied abroad with CEA CAPA in Buenos Aires, Argentina for the spring 2025 semester. I study industrial engineering as well as Spanish, so the program was a perfect fit for me. I took engineering electives such as linear algebra, international business, and data visualization, as well as a Spanish class. I also had the chance to take my own independent study class through my university through doing volunteer work and using my spanish speaking skills. The staff at CEA were incredibly helpful and very friendly, whenever I had a problem or needed help I was able to reach out to them. Buenos Aires is an amazing city, and I recommend that anyone visit or live there, coming from someone who wouldn't even consider myself a "city" person. There is always something fun to do, and public transit is very accessible, as well as the city is safe.

Spending a Spring Semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina was an incredible opportunity! I got to make friends from across the globe, some locals and others experiencing a new life like I was. The environment in Argentina is so diverse, one week I was in humid weather seeing the Iguazu Water Falls while the next I was in the Southern Region of Patagonia seeing penguins and sea lions. The in country staff was amazing! Each and every one of them was so kind and willing to help with any questions/concerns. Finally, taking the Food & Culture class was the best decision ever, I got to try many different foods and snacks iconic to the country.

The CEA CAPA Latin American Studies program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was a life-changing experience. I participated in the early start program and attended Universidad de Belgrano. The on-site support staff was nothing short of exemplary, as they were there at nearly all hours of the day to help out whenever. CEA CAPA did a great job organizing the group trips and communicating throughout the semester. Classes at UB were standard university level, but nothing over the top, allowing time for individual travel. Buenos Aires is a safe city in comparison to other major cities I have traveled to, and it is very easy to navigate. Public transportation is easy to learn and will be your best friend, as it is a large city. Argentina has so much to offer and if you put yourself out there, this trip can be a great experience.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Try anything and everything. It seems common sense and is quite cliché, but I can not stress this enough. Some of my favorite memories and best moments from my semester were from spur-of-the-moment ideas and decisions.

Pros

Open and welcoming culture
Adventure-friendly

What other participants should know

Rising prices

Studying abroad in Buenos Aires was one of the coolest experiences of my life. The food? Absolutely incredible. The meat was on another level, and the overall quality of food was so good that even the stomach issues I dealt with in the U.S. disappeared while I was there.

My homestay was amazing—my host grandparents were truly iconic. They were full of personality, came out to tango nights with us, and made the experience feel so authentic. Speaking of tango, it was everywhere—you could stumble across people dancing casually on the streets. The weekend markets (ferias) were another highlight, packed with energy and color.

The city itself was alive with music and culture. I went to jazz nights in cozy cafés, explored Puerto Madero by the water, climbed Torre Monumental, and even visited a former theatre that had been turned into a gorgeous bookstore. Everywhere I turned, there was something happening.

I stayed in the “honeymoon phase” the entire time I was there. The classes were tough 😅, but the group of people I studied with made it so much fun. Plus, I tried mate, which was such a fascinating cultural tradition—people usually drank it at home and shared it with friends.

Overall, Buenos Aires was vibrant, exciting, and full of life. I couldn’t recommend the experience enough.

What was your funniest moment?

One of the funniest moments happened during our very first nights out at a restaurant. Everyone, of course, spoke Spanish, and while I knew the immersion would help me improve a ton, at the beginning I hadn’t spoken much Spanish in years.

We went to order our steaks (which, by the way, are both everywhere and super affordable in Argentina) and confidently asked for them “medio raro” instead of “poco hecho,” which is what they actually say for “medium-rare.” The waiters looked at us like we were absolutely crazy until we explained what we meant, and then they laughed and taught us the right phrase—with huge smiles on their faces.

It was such a lighthearted moment, and honestly a perfect example of how welcoming everyone was to people learning the language.

Pros

Passion
Food - Specifically the steak!!!
Las Ferias del Ciudad! Truly a must-have experience!

What other participants should know

Dinner is at 9pm, earliest!

Our Study Abroad Group at a Dinner/Tango Show

At the top of Cerro Llao Llao on one of our weekend trips

I studied abroad learning intensive Spanish language and I couldn't be happier with the program. I was able to explore and learn about the culture and my class while feeling supported, safe, and considered. We went on excursions where I was able to experience life in a gaucho town, drawing horses and eating authentic cuisine with the rest of my group. CEA CAPA encouraged us to strengthen our bonds and to always be curious about the world around us. Without CEA CAPA I wouldn't have been able to experience so fully the culture of Buenos Aires.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

I was eating dinner with my family and it included some delicious pork. I remember saying how delicious it was and then the family told me it was cow feet!

Pros

Main cuisine is delicious
Mate culture is so inspiring
The city is gorgeous

What other participants should know

The rest of the food was more bland
Some parts of the city were dangerous to go alone
It takes a long time to get from one part of the city to another

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Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose CAPA because of its unique internship opportunity. Many of the study abroad opportunities I found prior to CAPA only offered courses, and I really wanted to take my Spanish to the next level, in a way that only spending every day in a Spanish-speaking environment could do. I also chose it because of its program in Argentina.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

CAPA did all of the legwork of finding an internship in the field I was interested in (disability non-profit), and matched me with an incredible organization, set up the interview, etc. They also guided me through pre-departure steps and the VISA application once I was there. I was responsible for booking my flight, following the VISA instructions they gave me, etc.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I would advise anyone going abroad to really get involved in their local community; don't be afraid to speak to native speakers! My volunteer work and involvement in the community was what really made my time in Buenos Aires, and also what gave me the ability to communicate so effectively--I literally got to practice speaking Spanish all day everyday! I promise, if you reach out, you will be met with open arms.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

If you do the 20 hours/week internship + classes, you will probably have three courses on top of your 20 hours/week internship. The internships are really flexible with your class hours, though, so I always had a lot of free time to explore the city! Typically, I had internship all day Monday and Wednesday with a Wednesday night class, one class Thursday morning and internship in the afternoon, Tuesday free for exploring, and Friday mostly free, with just one morning class. It gave me a lot of free time, while also filling my days with meaningful work.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I think my biggest fear was that my language ability wouldn't be sufficient for the internship. As my time went on in Buenos Aires, though, I learned and improved SO MUCH, and found that the people really were incredibly kind and encouraging to me, even with the limitations of my language ability. I encourage you: keep talking!

What was your favorite food while abroad?

Honestly, I already knew what my favorite food was going into my semester in Buenos Aires, and it didn't change: empanadas. I did learn to also take advantage of what a global city BA is, though, also enjoying sushi, schwarma, and other international foods.

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Mónica Pagano

Program

CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Job Title

Buenos Aires Resident Director

Dr. Mónica Pagano received her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh in Administrative and Policy Studies in International Development Education (2003) with her thesis focusing on Study Abroad and Experiential Learning and International Service Learning. Mónica has been part of International Education for almost 20 years. She has coordinated programs from USAID at US colleges, coordinated inbound and outbound programs for US and non-US students, created development workshops for faculty and students participating in international programs. She is active presenting and publishing research works on Study Abroad, International Service Learning and Experiential Learning theories at different international organizations and universities around the world.

What makes studying abroad in Buenos Aires a unique experience for students?

Resident Director, Dr. Mónica Pagano,

Mónica: We are very far away from the United States - we are at the same latitude as Sydney, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa, although we have a very different culture. Our geographical placement makes us have opposite seasons from the US, so December is the start of summer for us in the Southern Hemisphere.

Buenos Aires is a very unique place because its ethnic heritage is a big mixture of different Western European cultures and indigenous groups. Over 100 years ago more than 50% percent of the population of Buenos Aires was foreign.

Buenos Aires is also a Mega City, with a metropolitan area of more than 10 million people, or 14 million counting the suburbs. Mega cities are great places to learn and to experience many things. Buenos Aires is also a major cultural, social and economic hub in Latin America.

What can you tell us about the culture in Buenos Aires?

Mónica: The culture is different in that people here like to socialize with family and friends much more than in the United States. Friendship is so important here that it has its own holiday. When going to dinner or a cafe with a local, make sure not to be in a rush to leave the table. Locals like to socialize and chat late into the evening. Buenos Aires is a very liberal city, contrary to what many might think.

What level of Spanish proficiency do students need to have before enrolling in this program?

A picture taken at a Tango show, a program inclusion

Mónica: It is important to have the equivalent of 2 semesters of college Spanish, preferably more. It is very complex to navigate the city, and unlike other Latin American countries, Spanish is needed to get around. The more college level Spanish a student has, the more he or she will be able to get out of the experience.

What are some extra-curricular activities participants enjoy while studying in Buenos Aires?

Mónica: Students will participate in a city tour, a full day excursion at an Argentine Ranch (estancia), a Tango show and Tango class by a world class Tango dancer, and a surprise event. Students can also participate in CAPA’s MyEducation cultural program, which takes them out of the classroom to explore this global city. MyEducation activities include visits to museums, walking tours, lectures and many events that are a bit off the beaten path of tourism.

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering studying abroad in Buenos Aires?

Mónica: Any student wanting to participate in the program must research life in Buenos Aires before considering the place. Buenos Aires is a very large, vibrant and metropolitan city and it offers all what a big city can offer.

Dr. Pagano with a CAPA Buenos Aires student on the city bus tour

Anything else you would like to share?

Mónica: Argentina is a great country and while Buenos Aires is a great place, it is also worth visiting some areas inside the country. Students should make sure to research and to study the place before coming to BA. Patience, to be open to other ways of doing things and to embrace other cultures is key to enjoying the experience. Argentina is very unique but it is not a very predictable place and that is what makes it special for students who are flexible.

Location

Location:

Buenos Aires

Currency:

Argentina Peso

Weather:

Jan-Mar

86 F / 63 F

Apr-Jun

73 F / 46 F

Jul-Sep

66 F / 45 F

Oct-Dec

82 F / 55 F

Airports:

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

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Ministro Pistarini International

( EZE )

El Palomar

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