The Temple of the Tango
Address:
SAN TELMO
Buenos Aires,Argentina
Tango cafés are an important part of the life of Buenos Aires. Tango started at the beginning of the 1900's as a way of entertainment for porteños as well as for those immigrants who spent all day working very hard and wanted to relax and have fun at night. Prohibited for women,...
The Famous Café Tortoni
What can I tell you about Café Tortoni. Well, it's probably the most famous Cafés in Buenos Aires. It is a tourist attraction for people who aren't even going to sit down to have a cup of coffee. The Tortoni is located a few blocks west from the Casa Rosada (the government
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A beautiful Bookstore
If you like books, there is a bookstore in Buenos Aires you must visit. El Ateneo is one of the most important bookshops franchises in Argentina. A few years ago, El Ateneo-Yenny (the Argentine version of Barnes & Nobles) bought the old Grand Splendid cinema, which was in ruins. Located on
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The Story of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
Buenos Aires is full of stories, some of the peculiar, some of them dreadful. The story of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo (Mothers of Plaza de Mayo) is a long and sad one, full of courage and determination, but I'll try to keep it short. After a military coup that took place on the 24th of March
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Visit a Estancia...
Anyone who has visited Buenos Aires might suggest the city is a bit like New York, a bit like Paris, and yet has a style of its own. Just outside the city, the scenery starts to look a little like Alberta or Wyoming. Well, the gaucho experience is a chance to experience that part that is
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