El Bolsón has a reputation as Patagonia’s chilled-out hippy haven and its main attraction is the El Bolsón Regional Fair. Set in the main square, Plaza Pagano, the fair has grown since its inception in the early 1970s to become Patagonia’s largest street fair. Depending on the season, the Feria Regional de El Bolsón boasts […]
Mataderos Fair: A Gaucho Market on the Outskirts of Buenos Aires
Just outside the capital, only a few blocks away from where the city ends and the province of Buenos Aires begins, rural culture comes alive at the weekly Feria de Mataderos. Argentine cowboys known as gauchos show off their horsemanship, dancers and musicians cavort to Argentine folk tunes, and food stands offer various regional dishes. […]
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 rated as one of the best five opera houses in the world for acoustics and overall comes in at number three, after La Scala in […]
Meandering Mendoza: A Walking Tour
Most of Mendoza’s wineries and activities lay outside of town, but make time in your schedule to explore this little city. Its shady tree-lined avenues invite the casual stroll, and unlike Buenos Aires, you can get a feel for many of Mendoza’s different faces within one day. → Be sure not to miss a full-day […]
Idiosyncrasies of the Buenos Aires Subte Lines
The six principal lines of the Buenos Aires subway each have a unique vibe, much like the 38 neighborhoods of the city. From the A to the H — every line has a particular history, distinctive appearance, and is frequented by those of a particular social stratum. The A Line (light blue) It used to […]