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  • RUTA 40, most famous route all over the world

    Why is Ruta 40 famous in Argentina ? It is a unique road trip that crosses many climate zones and landscapes. Everyone who comes to Argentina knows this road, and everyone with some knowledge of the world knows it, too. It is the Route 66 of South America, so to speak, but much longer than the road from Los Angeles to Chicago and much more exciting. How long is Ruta 40 in Argentina? 5,194 km Where does it begin? It’s the largest highway in Argentina, starting in Cabo Vírgenes, Santa Cruz province, Patagonia. Where does it end? Finishes in La Quiaca, Jujuy province. North, next to the border with Bolivia, running parallel to the Andes mountains. Provinces you will visit It crosses many provinces:  Santa Cruz, Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquén, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Tucumán, Salta and Jujuy. When to travel The Route 40 extends itself over more than 5000 km all along the western part of Argentina, so you have to know that each region has its own climatic peculiarities. Depending on your interests you should choose the season accordingly. In Spring and Autumn , the North (Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán and Catamarca provinces) has good dry weather. It’s warm during the daytime and cool at night. In the highlands of the Puna is cold.  While the Cuyo (La Rioja, San Juan and Mendoza provinces) has sunny and dry weather, there is a very little rain until December. During the day is warm, cool at night and hotter towards the end of the spring. In the high areas of the Andes is cooler. In Patagonia (Santa Cruz, chubut, Neuquén and Río Negro provinces), during the day is cool and at night is cold. Here the spring arrives around October or November, the days are longer as the season advances.  Snows falls rarely but the weather can change drastically any time in Patagonia, so do expect rains or overcast skies. In Summer , in the North is rainy season, often pouring, which it can block the roads. Cuyo is cool during the day and cold at night, skies are clear and it hardly rains. During the windy Zonda season is hot, dry and dusty. Patagonia is cold during the day and colder at night. There are snowfalls and frost-ice, in the forested areas is the rainiest season of the year. In Winter , the North is dry and rarely rains. During the day is cold and colder at night. In the highlands, the temperature is lower. In Cuyo, the weather is dry and cool during the daytime and cold at night.  Patagonia is cold in the day and colder at night. It snows and the frost covers the landscape. In forested areas, the arrival of winter means the rainy season has started.    These will be the highlights of your trip The Perito Moreno Glacier  ( Sta. Cruz ) : it is located in the  Los Glaciares National Park , 80 km from the city of El Calafate. Its large mass of ice advances continuously, causing the accumulation, rupture and detachment of gigantic blocks of ice on its front 5 km wide. The Cave of the Hands  ( Sta. Cruz ): it is located approximately 56.6 km by National Route 40 from the town of Perito Moreno southbound. It is a site that houses an exceptional set of cave art, dating back to 13,000 and 9,500 BC. Los Alerces National Park  ( Chubut ): The protected area covers an surface of ​​263,000 hectares comprising different ecosystems: the Valdivian jungle, the Andean-Patagonian forests, the High Andean steppe and the Patagonian steppe. From the city of El Bolsón, to the north, take the national route 40 and then the provincial route 71. Route of the 7 Lakes  ( Neuquén ): this section crosses the Lanín National Park and winds through the Correntoso, Espejo Grande, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico and Lácar lakes. Shinkal de Quimivil  ( Catamarca ): it is a complex of 23 hectares that conserves more than 100 buildings of Inca origin. It is located on the outskirts of the town of London, accessed from Route 40. Talampaya National Park  ( La Rioja ) and Ischigualasto Provincial Park  ( San Juan ): Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, both parks preserve rock formations, dinosaur fossils, petroglyphs and native flora and fauna. It is accessed from Route 40 in Jáchal, Huaco or Villa Unión. Quebrada de las Flechas  ( Salta ): these are rock formations in the Calchaquí Valleys, with a strange appearance that raises up to 50 m above the ground. The AbradelAcay  ( Salta ): it is the highest point on Route 40, it is 4,895 meters above sea level. It is located between San Antonio de losCobres and Cachi. Las Salinas Grandes  ( Jujuy and Salta ): they are a 212 km2 saline in full Puna at 3,450 meters high. It is accessed from the old Route 40 and the paved National Route 52. Valle de la Luna- CusiCusi  ( Jujuy ): It is a multicolored valley: ocher, red, pink, white and gray in the middle of PunaJujueña. It is almost 3,800 m high in the difficult final stretch of Route 40 between Susques and La Quiaca. Precautions and recommendations Keep in mind that Route 40 passes through areas of low population density, so travel assistance services are usually scarce. Therefore it is necessary that you take all the precautions before starting the trip. Before starting the trip, perform routine maintenance on your car and make sure to carry a fire extinguisher and beacon. Take a first aid kit. Take different clothes according to the climate you will find, comfortable shoes, suncream, sunglasses, cap. Don’t forget the vehicle mandatory documentation: Driver’s License, Vehicle Identification Card (green or blue card), mandatory insurance policy and Vehicle Technical Verification.  Take a basic mechanic toolbox, a bottle of oil and a 10-liter drum with reserve fuel. Route 40, in general, is well maintained and paved but there are some sections of gravel. While driving on gravel, it is not recommendable to exceed 70 km/hr. So it´s very important to consider this when planning your travel time. Don’t wait for the warning light to come on. On Route 40 the service stations may be very far from each other and even, when you get to one, you may not have gasoline. Fill the tank in each town you can, avoid major problems. Special considerations must also be taken into account depending on the area or zones to be covered and the climatic conditions. Mountain route In the mountains, narrow, winding, sloping and gravel roads are very frequent; vehicles that are not prepared for this type of terrain tend to suffer overloads and damage. Therefore, it is extremely important to check the brakes, replace worn brake pads to avoid problems in steep climbs and descents, check the engine and gearbox according to the car manual and check the oil levels. If you travel in a cold season, check the battery and its charge level. Keep in mind that extreme cold and high temperatures can wear it out. Check coolant, level and antifreeze content. In mountainous areas the weather changes from one moment to another without warning and, at certain times of the year it can rain unexpectedly, so checking the windshield wiper is also essential. Driving through arid and desert areas Hot, dry and arid climates and roads with sand and dust expose vehicles to extreme demands, so it is necessary to take the following precautions: Replace the coolant before traveling and check the engine belts, change them according to instructions in the vehicle user manual.  Long trips, especially at high temperatures, can cause weak belts to break. Check the vehicle’s air conditioning. A desert trip without air conditioning can be uncomfortable and even dangerous to your health. Check the condition and wear of the tires, according to the user manual: extreme cold and heat can damage both old and new tires. For more information about Ruta 40, please contact us ( spanishtalkpro@gmail.com )

  • War time is coming. Please save my Boy...!!! Take him abroad for a while

    Unfortunately this is happening once again in Europe, becoming a reality, and like others  maybe at any moment he will receive a call from the military (being called up for mandatory military service). As parents we must make a decision  right now before it is too late: ´Save our boys from this disaster´.  This is something we hear every day from some of our special clients with this reality.  This potential situation can be recognized from what is happening in Ukraine and Russia these days. Just look at it. Time is up. It seems that this nightmare is not going to end there. This story is something that everyone knows how it started but no one knows how it will end.  So, what to do? , protect your son (or daughter) by sending him for a while to a safe place, with European style, beautiful landscapes, cutting-edge technology, world-class universities, professional growth, full of opportunities but far from war potential conflicts.  This place is Argentina, the most European-style country in all of America that during the last two centuries has welcomed millions of foreigners from all over the world, especially from Europe, in search of a fertile and safe land for life and family. Once again Argentina becomes that country open to a new life, the land of Tango, the land of most famous opera house of America: the Colon theater, the land of best roast beef in the world, the last football  World Champion, the country with its immense Patagonia, highest mountains of America  and lakes, 5 Nobel Prize winners, the land of  Pope Francisco, Jorge Luis Borges, Astor Piazzola, Carlos Gardel, Eva Peron, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and more . . That's it.  We are a professional team specialist in this topic of mentoring people for a soft landing in Argentina, we can take care of your son or daughter for a while, take care of everything they will need while they are in the country, immerse them in a Spanish training course with the best teachers to enjoy  their new life in the country, to level them up for admission to a national University if applicable, or for work reasons and we can do  more and more. From legal, immigration, language aspects to domestic issues such as necessary visas to live in the country, apartment rental for a comfortable stay in the best locations in Buenos Aires, etc. etc. we can support you with everything you need.  War time is coming, time to make a decision is now, before it is too late. Take action now before the borders close, as it seems will happen sooner or later in some European countries.  Argentina is a great country with a great people, full of opportunities  and  far away from any type of possible war conflict.  Many Ukrainians, Russians, Poles or Balts are simply taking action and living  a happy life in Argentina. Count on us to help you do it as soon as possible.  So, how does it work?  The first step to moving forward is an exploratory interview with us to get to know each other. We also recommend that you start with a 12-week immersive Spanish language course to ease the way, the sooner the better.  For more information Contact us:  Coach Claudio/Rosana at spanishtalkpro@gmail.com Subject : Argentina Life Mentoring and Coaching

  • "The world will be yours with Spanish"

    Welcome to our blog! We are Professors Rosana and Claudio, a Spanish Coach team with extensive experience in various professional fields, from schools and universities to the banking sector and large multinationals, which has led us to travel constantly and be passionate explorers and discoverers of new languages. It is for all this that we know the pleasure of communicating in other languages and we would love to help you meet your objectives with our language: Spanish. We know the importance of handling a foreign language to travel, close a businesses deal or incorporate new skills. In this blog we will give you tips, advice and we will especially show you the beauty of Argentine Spanish, knowing its cultural and natural wealth. 7 reasons to learn Spanish 1 - We are a large linguistic community Spanish is the official language in more than 21 countries, it is the second most spoken language in terms of native speakers (people whose mother tongue is Spanish). It is spoken by more than 530 million people around the world. The number of native speakers is growing, especially in the United States, in the states of California, Florida, Mississippi and Texas, and even in New York. 2 - Knowing Spanish is an opportunity to work or study abroad Speaking Spanish opens doors to work or study. Do you want to go abroad? Spanish is the official language of 21 countries, from Spain to Latin America, Argentina, the United States and even Africa. So you have a choice. Don't you want to move? Many companies hire Spanish speakers to manage international activities. Although it is perfectly possible to spend a holiday in a Spanish-speaking country without knowing the language, this will limit the places you can go and the people you can communicate with. In general, those who do not speak the language will have to limit themselves to tourist areas which often means missing out on much of a country's culture. So learn it is a must for enjoyable and unforggetable moments. 3 - Immerse yourself in culture and leisure Speaking Spanish gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a wide range of Spanish-speaking cultural resources. Movies, television series, songs, novels... Learn Spanish to discover the works of Cervantes, Jorge Luis Borges, Enrique Santos Discepolo, many of the best films of the last 30 years have been produced in Spanish such as "El Mariachi", "The Motorcycle Diaries", "Pan's Labyrinth", or the films of Pedro Almodóvar; understand the lyrics of songs by Carlos Gardel, Plácido Domingo, Thalía, Shakira, Nino Bravo and Julio Iglesias, or watch the series The Life of Eva Perón or La Casa de Papel in Original Version. 4 – Travel calmly Most Spanish-speaking countries are very popular tourist destinations, combining culture, gastronomy and good weather. If you want to travel with peace of mind, what better way to make yourself understood than by mastering the local language? Speaking Spanish will help you plan your next weekend in Barcelona or your summer vacation in the Argentina Patagonia or Mexican pyramids. 5 - The festive atmosphere The Frenchs, the Nordics and the Englishs love Spain and Argentina for its climate, the friendliness and good humor of its people, the flavor of its cuisine, the diversity of its landscapes, the richness of its culture, the size of its cities and its charm. 6 - Commercial links between Europe and Spain, Argentina and all of America Many well-paying jobs require French-Spanish, English-Spanish bilingualism. In commercial terms, just for giving an example, Spain is France's 5th supplier and 3rd customer. France is the 2nd supplier and 1st customer of Spain. Some 12.000 English-speaking companies and nearly 4.000 French companies operate in Spain. 7 - It's easy! Spanish is an easy language to learn... especially if you speak French or Italian! As they are both Latin languages, they have many similarities, which makes them very easy to learn. But also the phonetics of Spanish is not very complicated, the spellings are read as they are written. Attention: "Spanish awaits you" The reasons to learn Spanish are many, we hope to help you discover the beauty of our language and surely transform your life by discovering new cultures.

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