A young boy squeals in delight as he gets sprayed in the face with canned foam during San Telmo‘s Carnival celebrations. Only a second later, he realizes it tastes horrible and contemplates crying for a split second before running from his young attacker. Carnival celebrations 2013 will continue until March 2. Check on this link […]
Archives for February 2013
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 torn away from the city’s hustle, Carnaval Porteño (Buenos Aires’ Carnival) is back and better than ever. The free festivities take place on Saturdays and Sundays […]
2018 Buenos Aires Carnival Information
Carnival in Buenos Aires is a grand fiesta that takes place every year throughout the month of February. See this neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to find out where you can catch your colorful local murga take to the streets. View Cortes Carnaval in a larger map Times: — Every weekend of February, plus the carnival holidays of […]
Gualeguaychú 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 Entre Rios is otherwise a laid-back, pretty, and generally under-appreciated Argentine destination. Getting to Gualeguaychú Gualeguaychu is 225 km north of Buenos Aires. The […]
Carnival & Camping in Gualeguaychu: Argentina Gone Wild
Argentina’s quintessential provincial Carnaval is in the riverside town of Gualguaychu, a place as crazy and mixed-up as its name suggests during Carnival’s celebratory days of February. This party pueblo, nestled in the often overlooked province of Entre Rios, is just a few hours north of Buenos Aires. Carnival Weekend Rundown During February’s long weekend […]
