Ride into our Spanish Retreat

Immersion Spanish Week

Horses in the countryside ready for a ride

Horses in the countryside ready for a ride

Learn Spanish by living the Argentine countryside. Step away from the traditional classroom and experience true immersion through daily Spanish practice with locals. When you stay on a horse farm in the Pampas, your language journey becomes deeply blended with the Argentine nature and culture. It is more than just a language course, it is an invitation to ride across the open plains, share "mates" (typical Argentine drink) around the fire, and fully embrace authentic gaucho culture and tradition.

The Concept: All in Spanish.

Learn it. Live it. Say it.

The idea is simple yet radical: you learn practical Spanish in the morning and use it with local people on the very same day! Whether you are enjoying lunch or dinner, riding horses, strolling around town, or relaxing by the fire. Every single moment becomes an opportunity for Spanish practice.

The host and the method

This boutique immersion course was carefully created by Patricia Jacovella, an experienced teacher who has taught Spanish for over 20 years to students from all over the world. Under her expert guidance, you will enjoy Spanish lessons every day in small groups. The program is designed to foster real conversation in a warm, relaxed learning setting using authentic materials. Patricia’s teaching philosophy perfectly bridges the gap between studying and using your Spanish in the real world:

The place: San Antonio de Areco

Welcome to this authentic Argentine town where language, nature, and tradition meet. In San Antonio de Areco, you will find trail riding and open landscapes that invite you to explore the very heart of gaucho culture. After your daily lessons, you can step into historical pubs to taste the best Argentine food and wine, surrounded by a countryside that is green and peaceful everywhere. Most importantly, you will practice your new skills with friendly locals becoming your new friends. It is truly the perfect setting to learn Spanish by living it.

Patricia Jacovella riding in the Argentine countryside

Patricia Jacovella riding in the Argentine countryside

Itinerary

A natural rhythm designed for learning, enjoyment and connection.

  • Morning: 2 hours of Spanish lessons
  • Midday: Homemade Argentine lunch at the farm or in town
  • Afternoon: Trail riding and countryside life
  • Evening: Relaxed conversations, and local culture

The week builds naturally: first confidence, then connection.

Memories to last a lifetime!

Day Morning Midday Afternoon Evening
1 Arrival & welcome: Settle into the countryside and ease into Spanish. Day off to recharge energy
2 Spanish lessons Lunch in town in pubs and restaurants with typical Argentine food and wine. Horseback riding and homework Dinner at the farm
3 Spanish lessons Lunch in town in pubs and restaurants with typical Argentine food and wine. Horseback riding and homework Dinner at the farm
4 Spanish lessons Lunch in town in pubs and restaurants with typical Argentine food and wine. Horseback riding and homework Dinner at the farm
5 Horseback riding Lunch at the farm (homemade food) Spanish lessons in town Go clubbing to historical pubs, appetisers and dinner in the historical pubs downtown meeting the locals, listing to music and making new friends.
6 Horseback riding Lunch at the farm (homemade food) Spanish lessons in town Go clubbing to historical pubs, appetisers and dinner in the historical pubs downtown. Nightlife in San Antonio de Areco is good fun
7 Spanish lessons in town Lunch in downtown Time for shopping. Long sunset riding and bonfire barbecue by the river
8 Lessons at the farm Lunch at a barbecue restaurant, and relaxing time Cornish pastries cooking lesson Folk music and dances, farewell party at the farm.

Highlights

Signature moments that turn Spanish into memory.

Trail riding in Argentina

Ride in Spanish: Trail riding and open landscapes

Welcoming Argentineans at a table

Blend in Spanish: Friendly locals becoming your new friends

Lunch at an historical pub

Historic pubs and the best Argentine food and wine

Male bringing the horses

Not a tour, a week inside real language, real people and real countryside

Argentinean dancing folk music

Celebrate in Spanish like Argentines do

Live Argentina

Food becomes one more way to speak, connect and belong.

Food is another way to speak, connect, and belong. During your Spanish immersion experience, discover Argentina through its flavours, traditions, and share tables.

Enjoy homemade lunches, visit historic pubs, gather around a big bonfire barbecue at sunset, and take part in a traditional Cornish pasty cooking workshop. At a folk music party, a peña, share food, music, and dance with locals!

The final night is not a goodbye—it is the celebration of a week fully lived in Spanish.

Barbecue party with Argentine meat

Barbecue party with Argentine meat

Get in touch

Write to us, and we will design an unforgettable week for you.


Horseback riding in the open landscapes of Argentina

Horseback riding in the open landscapes of Argentina