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The Best Argentine Movies and TV Shows Online
Perfect for lovers of movies or those just looking for another series to binge-watch online, we’ve gathered a list of the best Argentine films and TV shows to watch this…
Argentine Folklore: A Taste of Country Life
Outside of Buenos Aires and in small pockets around the city, tango loses its supremacy on the dance scene in favor of Argentine folclore, folk music and dance from different…
Murga Madness: Carnival in Buenos Aires
Carnival does not just happen in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro or Argentina’s Gualeguaychú. For anyone who’s missed the boat — or bus — to the bigger carnivals, or can’t be…
Shopping in Barrio Chino Buenos Aires: Hot Sauce, PB & Spices — Oh My!
Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino (that’s Chinatown) may only comprise two city streets, but it’s a bustling commercial area packed with people, restaurants, small shops, and, most notably, supermarkets. The stores…
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Yerba Mate: A Guide to Argentina’s Popular Pick-Me-Up Tea
It’s a daily ritual, a symbol of Argentine identity, and a South American superfood. Yerba mate is Argentina’s official national drink and the country’s second most-consumed beverage after water. Across…
Culinary Customs of Argentina: Mealtimes & What to Eat
Sizzling steaks, Malbec from Mendoza, cheese-laden pizza and pastries galore — Argentines are proud of their food, from the succulent to the sweet. Local culinary quirks stretch further than just…
Argentina Christmas Food Guide
Christmas eve in Argentina, is the main day of holiday celebration here and it lands in the midst of the scorching summer. This means that holiday party spreads are heavy…
12 Argentine Desserts: Alfajores, Medialunas & More
Don’t know the medialuna from the chocotorta? You’re in the right place — this guide to Argentine desserts is here to help! Medialunas: Sweet Breakfast Croissants Considered a breakfast food,…
FAQ: Dining in Argentina: Customs, Cubiertos & Tips
Q: What is the ‘cubierto’ charge? What is the ‘cubierto’ charge that shows up on my restaurant bill? Is this a service charge? Am I a jerk if I don’t…
Empanadas: Argentina’s Favorite Fast Food
Empanadas are Argentina’s favorite fast food. These little pastry parcels are sold almost everywhere and eaten by almost everybody, save the most loyal dieters. Empanadas chowed down during short lunch…
Day Trips from Buenos Aires 🌴
Gualeguaychú Carnival Travel Information
Carnival takes place in Gualeguaychú from the beginning of January until early March, but February is the main carnival month here and around Argentina. Gualeguaychú and the entire province of…
Tigre Attractions & Things to Do
Tranquil, quaint and slow-paced, Buenos Aires’ favorite day-trip destination Tigre pulls in 80,000 tourists every weekend. Here are the main attractions in the town of Tigre: Tigre Town Main Attractions…
How to Get to Tigre from Buenos Aires
There are two trains, a couple of buses and a commuter boat that go to Tigre from Buenos Aires. • Mitre Train The most economical way to get to Tigre…
Tigre Delta: Island Architecture, Film & Eco-Projects
Tigre town and the Tigre River Delta’s islands are no longer just an enclave for the well-to-do. Today, small wooden shacks, modern ecological homes and elaborate grand mansions all lie…