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 year. Including a whole range of genres, from crime dramas to unmissable classics, the question, “What should I watch on Netflix tonight?” will never be […]
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Authentic Argentine Gifts Found Online
Christmas holidays are around the corner and it’ll soon be time to open a bottle of Malbec and celebrate the season of generosity, something prominent in Argentine culture. If you can’t be in Argentina to bring a souvenir back to your loved ones this year, fear not! From stocking stuffers and cultural souvenirs to personal […]
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 Argentina, people have mate on the mind when they place the kettle on the stove first thing in the morning. A good day starts with […]
The Day of Kings: Argentina’s Christmas Finale
The Day of Kings (El Día de los Reyes Magos) on January 6, marks an exciting end to the Christmas season for children in Argentina. Though the summer Christmas in Argentina is more about food and fiesta than gift giving, the kids make out with some good loot on the Day of Kings, which marks […]
Buenos Aires: City of Books
Buenos Aires is the birthplace of many a prominent writer, but it takes a visit to fully unveil the enduring love of reading in South America’s city of books. Godfather of Argentine literature, Jorge Luis Borges famously said, “Let others pride themselves about how many pages they have written; I’d rather boast about the ones […]
Museums
Dancing through Time: The World Tango Museum
Above the illustrious watering-hole, … [Read More...]
Fundación Proa: A Panorama of Contemporary Art in La Boca
A colorful neighborhood history and … [Read More...]
The Munich Brewery/Humor Museum of Buenos Aires
Puerto Madero’s Humor Museum (MUHU) … [Read More...]
MALBA: Modern Masters Showcased in Buenos Aires
With an impressive permanent collection … [Read More...]
Destinations
Tigre Attractions & Things to Do
Tranquil, quaint and slow-paced, Buenos … [Read More...]
Five Winery Tours in Cafayate
Any dusty road in Salta's small wine … [Read More...]
Mar de Ajó Hotels & Travel Information
Getting to Mar de Ajo -By bus from … [Read More...]
La Cascada: A Royal Retreat in Bariloche
Bariloche's luxury La Cascada Hotel gets … [Read More...]
Culture
A Guide to Pizza in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is one of the world’s great pizza capitals, at least in the sheer number of pizzerias. You can’t walk a city block without passing a pizza joint, or at least an eatery that serves pizza among other things (those ‘other things’ usually consisting of empanadas, breaded patties called milanesas, and pastas). Argentina’s Italian […]
Italian Echo in Argentina: Politics & Fashion
If Argentina was psychoanalyzed it might be uncovered that its almost constant state of political turmoil has its roots in Italy. Parallels can easily be drawn between Italy’s perennial game of Prime Minister swap and Argentina’s sometimes wildly fluctuating political landscape. Italy is infamous for having 60 changes of government since the Second World War, and […]
Soccer Tour — See a Game Live
Wander Argentina offers exciting, safe and affordable tours to Argentine soccer games. Tour Includes: – Transport and accompaniment to the game. – Tickets to the game (even for games in which only ‘club members’ are normally provided access) – Expert explanations: bilingual guides explain the ins and outs of the game, translate chants and […]
The Caudillo Argentino: From Rosas to Néstor Kirchner
Ex-president,Néstor Kirchner, who passed away October 27, 2010 was the latest in a long line of charismatic and single-minded leaders who have shaped Argentina’s history since independence. In the ragged history of Argentine politics, he was part of a phenomenon which remains constant amongst all the turmoil -– the figure of the all-powerful leader known as […]
Guide to Ordering Meat in Argentina
Argentina has a long tradition of being one of the world’s meat capitals and is famous worldwide for its high-quality, grass-fed beef. Argentines make up the second-largest consumer market for beef in the world, eating an average of 1.2 kilos per person per week, according to Argentina’s Chamber of Commerce. Argentina also has more cattle […]
Maradona: Life After Soccer & Untimely Death
←cont from: Maradona: The Scandals The most famous man in Argentina was never able to settle down to a quiet life of retirement since leaving football. Drug and weight problems continued to dog him. After ballooning up to 267 pounds (121 kilograms), he underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2005. He went to drug rehab on […]