We were greeted this morning by our bright and energetic guide, Jose. His enthusiasm and humor were literally infectious, and we soon found ourselves more excited for our Buenos Aires city tour than we ever expected! We visited the most famous barrios, or neighborhoods – Retiro, Palermo, Recoleta, La Boca, and San Telmo. We then went for a walk through the Recoleta Cemetery, the extravagance and architecture of the tombs [...]
The first is a series of insider tips to best help you explore Argentina’s Buenos Aires — I begin with some of its best Milongas. Milonga refers to a place or event where the tango is danced, as well as the enchanting music that accompanies a tango. These Milongas are frequented by milongueros, expert tango dancers looking for a partner. Wallflowers beware; chances are great that you will be asked [...]
I know this is a bit last-minute, but we couldn’t pass this up; we found out about the Tango Festival and World Championships that take place every August in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and decided to put together an itinerary. This trip is another addition to our Festival series in Central and South America. Stay at the Mansion Dandi Royal during your time in Buenos Aires and get immersed in the [...]
