When exploring Mendoza after my Spanish course, I found out that the city is more than a wine capital as most seem to believe. Snowed peaks and slopes are marvelous for ski beginners as well as for professionals; you can combine your Spanish course with regular ski lessons.
The most renowned ski resort is, without a doubt, Las Leñas. Las Leñas counts with a high quality snow internationally recognized and ski runs for all levels. You can spend entire days enjoying all the facilities offered and practicing what you have learnt during your Spanish course with locals. Another famous ski centre is Penitentes Ski Resort settled at the base of the Mount Aconcagua very close to Chile. Penitentes is excellent to spend a weekend after you finish your Spanish course, since it counts with an incredible hotel and entertainment spots for young, kids and adults.
River rapids in Mendoza are also fantastic. Professional operators will take you to the Mendoza River with all necessary equipment and instructions to have a great experience. Generally these activities might take a whole day, so keep that in mind so as not to interfere with your Spanish course. Mendoza counts with all levels of rapids and pure water rivers formed by glaciers thaws. During your Spanish course you will learn specific vocabulary for these particular activities.
Apart from taking a regular Spanish course you can’t miss practicing rafting and becoming an adrenaline junkie in Mendoza! Paragliding, horse riding, canoeing and rappel are some other of the many sports you can enjoy in Mendoza after your Spanish course.
Fly fishing is another incredible sport that has become one of the most important in the region, practice by all visitors taking a Spanish course in Argentina. Although the city has been recognized as the capital of extreme sports, Mendoza also shines for its tranquil and quiet lakes perfect to practice fly fishing. During your Spanish course ask your teacher about how the building of hydroelectrically dams has helped arid regions in Mendoza and the fishing sport, providing the formation of deep blue swimming pools where fishes accumulate.
Another relaxing activity far from the frenetic rhythm of extreme sports is horse riding, practiced in Los Andes. Many Spanish courses include this outdoor activity enjoyed along the incredible mountain ranges of Mendoza. You will go through the pre- Cordillera and encounter beautiful views and traditional chacras. Typical horseback riding tours for visitors taking a Spanish course include barbecues and bird watching. This kind of excursion usually takes all day and is the perfect opportunity to discover nature and have a break from your Spanish course. Don’t forget to take abundant water, appropriate clothes, sun protector, hat and sunglasses.
Apart from its natural offer, the city downtown is a bustling and commercial area, full of coffee shops and avenues traversed by riverbeds and tree lines. Learning Spanish in Mendoza is a great choice, since the city is perfectly equipped to receive foreigners who come to take a Spanish course.
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