A couple dancing the tango in the streets of La Boca
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 was outrageous to say the least. Even though the faith and memories exuded by the cemetery were powerful, I couldn't help by be slightly uncomfortable amongst so many coffins.
Wandering through the tombs of the Recoleta Cemetery
Our spirits were lifted as we moved on to La Boca, a tourist center located near the mouth of the Rio del Plata, hence the name “La Boca”, or “The Mouth”. The neighborhood is comprised of narrow cobblestone streets lined by brightly colored shops and houses, the bright reds, blues, greens, yellows, and purples reflecting the warm Latin hospitality of the locals. Costumed tango dancers line the streets and restaurant fronts, asking for tips in exchange for priceless photo ops of your travel companions in seductive tango poses. This is a great spot to people watch, and also to look for colorful artwork.
The color and culture of La Boca
A street performer takes the stage in front of Eva Perrone's old office building
In the evening we dressed up for a tango dinner show at Esquina Carlos Gardel. One word - WOW! The dinner, the service, the theater and the performance were all exceptional. The music was played by a live band elevated above the stage. We stared in awe as the couples strutted and twirled beneath the lights. The tango is nothing short of an art form, and of all the things you can do in Buenos Aires, I would highly recommend the Esquina Carlos Gardel Tango Show for anyone on an Argentina tour.
The grande finale at the Esquina Carlos Gardel Tango Dinner Show
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7 hours ago
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Kathleen Weller
22 hours ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
5 days ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
6 days ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.