Museology Project with Archaeological Materials
La Plata Natural History Museum, Argentina
August 3 - September 6, 2008
Accommodations
Students will live in family houses while in the city of La Plata. Students will live in bed and breakfast accommodations while in Belen City.Meals
Monday through Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by the program. Students are responsible for their weekend meals.Please let us know when you apply for this program if you have special dietary needs, as well as any medical or physical conditions. We will advise you accordingly.
Excursions
Three excursions are planned.1. A trip to Buenos Aires city where students will visit the Ethnographic Museum and historical sites.
2. A trip to National Parks in the area surrounding La Plata.
3. An extended visit to northwest Argentina where students will visit archaeological sites that are the origin for many of the pieces at the La Plata Natural History Museum. This trip will last approximately seven days.
This program has free time for independent sightseeing on week ends. Buenos Aires city is approximately 50 minutes from La Plata.