Buenos Aires Cultural Essentials: Transportation Basics

You will need to have some decent idea of how to get around town if you are to make the most of your time studying at a Spanish school in Buenos Aires

. The amount of activities and entertainment that the city provides is quite staggering. The good news is that there are many ways to get around. When you learn Spanish in Argentina, you will be unlikely to have your own car. However, the city offers taxis, the metrobus, tramways, and a commuter rail. The good news is that the city is also quite walkable. This means that you can get some exercise and fresh air while you explore various locations.

Take some time to consult maps of the city before you arrive. Buenos Aires has a rectangular grid shape. This makes understanding the layout of the city fairly straightforward. The square blocks are called "manzanas." It should go without saying that there can be a lot of traffic in Buenos Aires. If you are in the city centre, you will find that there are six lane roads that are also one way streets. Still you will see a lot of gridlock throughout the city on major roads especially during rush hour.

Of course, you can always take a taxi anywhere you need to go. Buenos Aires has more than 40,000 black and yellow taxicabs that run throughout the city. However, if you are on a student budget, it is important to get to know the public transportation routes as well. One way to get around is commuter rail. More than 1.3 million people use this rail network each day. You can also take trains to the metropolitan areas surrounding Buenos Aires.

The subway system in the city is called the Buenos Aires Metro of "subterraneo." The city's metro is quite historic as it was built back in 1913. There are six lines available, which are Line A through Line H. As far as buses go, Buenos Aries has over 150 city bus lines. They are called Colectivos and are quite a popular method of transportation.

You might also want to consider cycling while you attend Spanish school in Buenos Aires. This method of transportation allows a leisurely way to see the city. It is easy to find a business that will rent a bike to you at a fairly low rate. On a bicycle, you can also enjoy some cultural tours that are organized through various parts of the city. There is everything from history tours to tango tours. Be careful, however, not to bike on busy streets during rush hour, as this is potentially quite unsafe.

It might take a little time to get an understanding for how the public transportation in Buenos Aires works. However, it is well worth the effort. You should consider getting to know public transportation as part of your overall cultural immersion when you learn Spanish in Argentina.

by: Ken Ingraham

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