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Lying to the east of the city (the part nearest to the river, right after the microcentro), there are few places in the city as enjoyable for a stroll at sunset as Puerto Madero during your Spanish immersion courses in Argentina.

Originally built as a port in the 19^th century, today in Puerto Madero you can find an abundance of restaurants, cafes and even nightclubs in the renovated, red-brick warehouses. New construction has also placed towering offices, high-rise residences, and luxury hotels into this neighborhood, making it the one of the hottest and most expensive property zones to discover while you take Spanish courses in Buenos Aires.

The district is a great place to visit by day while you study Spanish in Buenos Aires, with good lunch menus catering for the near-by office employees, but the best time to visit is after you’ve finished your Spanish lessons in Argentina, at sunset, when the water in the port glows a fiery red and the city skyline is silhouetted. The large number of bars and restaurants on both sides of the port mean that you will easily find the right spot to enjoy a beer or coffee. Be careful of the price though – this area is pricier than most in the city due to the mix of prosperous locals and wandering tourist.

This is also perhaps the only neighborhood in a major world city where all its streets are named for women. One of its major highlights to visit during your Spanish immersion in Buenos Aires is the Bridge of Woman, designed by Santiago Calavatra. Puerto Madero’s other unique feature is its Ecological Reserve, an large open area which was originally reclaimed land from the river that has since been settled on by wild plants and birds. This makes it an ideal place to get away from the city when you are learning Spanish in Buenos Aires without having to venture too far, though be prepared for a walk (or take a taxi) as there is no convenient subway and few bus lines that access this neighborhood.