Porteño Corner: Veteran Journalist, Jorge Raventos
Jorge Raventos Journalist Age: 67 Villa del Parque Q: You used to write for Playboy. You know in English the old quip men say …
The Obelisk: Yesterday and Today
The Obelisk is Buenos Aires’ most famous monument. El Obelisco extends out from the city’s midriff like a giant pencil – standing proudly erect as the unofficial center, symbol and …
Galerías Pacífico: Florida Street’s Shopping Mall
The 1991 debut of Buenos Aires’ downtown shopping mall, Galerías Pacífico, is what saved downtown’s Florida Street from becoming a complete ghost town in the 1990’s. The opening of the …
Porteño Corner: Retired San Telmo Housewife, Leda Panigazzi
Leda Panigazzi Retired housewife Age: 79 San Telmo Q: What do you do on a normal day such as today? Today I …
Harrods Buenos Aires: From 20th Century Decadence to 21st Century Decline
In 1914, Britain’s most prestigious department store, Harrods, decided to open an overseas branch in Argentina. The beautiful Edwardian style building occupies the entire block between the pedestrian thoroughfare, Florida …
Florida Street — Outdoor Entertainment and Touts
The white tiled thoroughfare, Florida Street runs from Plaza San Martin in Retiro, crossing major streets such as Córdoba, Corrientes, Diagonal Norte and Avenida de Mayo until reaching Rivadavia …
Florida: Buenos Aires’ Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Buenos Aires downtown thoroughfare Florida Street is the city’s most notable pedestrian area and an enduring neutral ground for a diverse cross-section of humanity. While pleasant for a nice stroll …
Tanguero Hotel — Elegance Beyond the Usual Clichés
The Tanguero Hotel in downtown Buenos Aires manages to avoid the gaudiness and accentuate the elegance associated with that most ubiquitous Buenos Aires’ pastime — tango. All the usual references …
Porteño Corner: UBA Professor & Tour Guide, Eduardo Masollorens
Eduardo Masollorens University of Buenos Aires Professor/Eternautas Historic Tour Guide Age: 61 Retiro Q: What do you enjoy about being a professor and tour guide? Teaching is part of …
Take a Day Trip to Colónia del Sacramento from Buenos Aires via Ferry
Colonia del Sacramento is a charming colonial gem that’s just a ferry ride away across the River Plate from Buenos Aires. With several ferry options available, the journey is quick …