Crazy Fist — The Life and Tragedies of Boxer Carlos Monzón

I made the whole world talk, their hearts beat. I made them see that everybody has blood. –Leon Gieco, Puño Loco The exemplar of calculated aggression in the boxing ring, Carlos Monzón was at times a blazing, uncontrollable menace out of it. He was Argentina’s über-celebrity of the 1970’s. He dated the most famous movie [...]

Eternautas — Buenos Aires Walking Tours

With 400 years of history and abundance of architectural delights, Buenos Aires is a city packed with alluring sights.There are so many attractions in South America’s most European capital that it can be difficult for visitors to prioritize if they have a finite time frame to explore the city. This is where a professional tour [...]

Jewish Sites of Interest in Argentina

The Jewish population in Argentina is dwindling but there are still a lot of sites of interest for those interested in Jewish history in the region. Keep in mind that because of terrorist attacks of the 1990s, most synagogues will ask for identification before allowing anyone to enter. Most synagogues have a larger service on [...]

Sights of Interest in Puerto Madero

Puerto Madero is a nice neighborhood to lounge in one of many parks, ride a bike and perhaps dine on the waterfront, but it’s not distinguished for its abundance of touristic sights. There are a handful of attractions for sightseers, history buffs and art lovers in Puerto Madero though. On the east side of dock [...]