La Catedral, Bohemian Tango Temple
La Catedral del Tango is behind a nondescript door that looks like the entrance to an office building, concealing the cavernous tango club. The Cathedral is a unique milonga (tango …
Culture
The culture of Argentina encompasses the cuisine, rural heritage, art, music, film, annual events and its increasingly progressive trends.
From the yearly International Tango World Cup, to the alpine influence on Patagonia’s architecture, to the African roots of Carnival — Argentina is a country of immigrants with lots of cultural offerings.
Pope Francis: Buenos Aires’ Homegrown Holy Leader
Pope Francis is most revered among the people of the slums of Buenos Aires. Back then, when he was still in Buenos Aires they knew him simply as Bergoglio, or …
The Teatro Colón: Argentina’s Most Resplendent Theater
One of Buenos Aires’ finest landmarks, the grand Teatro Colón occupies an entire city block and an even larger space in the hearts and minds of Argentines. The theater is …
Argentina’s Christmas Desserts & Sweets: Sugar Rush at the ‘Mesa Dulce’
Argentines are sweet tooths and it’s no different at Christmas, with fruitcake, sweet nougat and chocolate treats making the rounds. If you are wondering what Argentine desserts are popular during …
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, …
The Day of Kings: Argentina’s Exciting 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. The summer holiday season in …
Christmas in Buenos Aires and Beyond: Celebrate the Festive Season in Summer
What is Christmas like in Buenos Aires? And how does Argentina celebrate Christmas? Fireworks, warm temperatures, calorie-laden food, and dancing until dawn — Navidad in Buenos Aires is a party that …
Buenos Aires Tango Festival & World Cup
It’s time to put on a sultry face and slide into a tight embrace on the dance floor at the Buenos Aires’ Tango Festival. At this yearly tango festival, tango …
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 …