Gay Tango in San Telmo
February 22, 2011 by ande
Filed under Gay friendly, Tango
Gay milongas, (tango dance parties) have popped up everywhere in Buenos Aires in recent years. Queer tourists have known Buenos Aires is one of Latin America’s best destinations for years, but since 2010’s legalization of gay marriage even more gay travelers and expat residents have descended upon the city. One of the best neighborhoods to [...]
Best of San Telmo Fair: Tango
November 25, 2010 by ande
Filed under Activities, Tango
Tango for Export The corner of Defensa and Humberto Primo, at the very heart of the San Telmo, is the capital of tango as a commodity on Sundays. There is often a tango performance here but once you push past the crowds to see what’s going on, you may wonder what all the fuss is [...]
Mansion Dandi Royal—San Telmo’s Tango Hotel
May 17, 2010 by ande
Filed under Places to Stay, Tango
The Mansión Dandi Royal in San Telmo is the place to stay for the tango infatuated looking to dance their way through Buenos Aires. It’s especially geared toward those who adore the sultry dance but perhaps don’t speak Spanish, and want to have someone else take care of the details. It’s also a great anniversary [...]
La Viruta — Buenos Aires’ 1st Stop for Tango Virgins
May 15, 2010 by ande
Filed under Activities, Tango
La Viruta, a milonga that promises you’ll enter walking but leave dancing, is one of Buenos Aires’ most welcoming places for newcomers looking to test the tango waters. Tango classes of various levels are held every evening except Mondays and Tuesdays. From Wednesday to Sunday there is a milonga, (dance party) beginning around midnight that [...]
