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 …
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The Plaza de Mayo: Argentina’s Most Famous Square
The Plaza de Mayo is as fundamental to Argentine political history as La Boca and homesick immigrants are to tango. The square is a political hub, financial and administrative center …
Casa Rosada Tour: Take a Stroll through Argentina’s Government House
Sitting at the edge of Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada is one of the most iconic buildings in Buenos Aires. With its pink façade and palace-like design, the governmental …
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 …
Porteño Corner: Air Force Pilot, Ezequiel Martel
Ezequiel Martel Air Force Reserve Officer/PR and Electronic Warfare Dept. Age: 30 Lives: Palermo Q: So, for people who …
Getting it on Argentina: Telos, a National Institution
What is a Telo? The Argentine Sex Hotel Legal, non-taboo and as much a part of Argentine daily life as the national drink mate, football and family barbecues, there are …
Crazy Fist: The Life and Tragedies of Boxer Carlos Monzón
I made the whole world talk, their hearts beat. I made them see that everybody has blood. —Leon Gieco, Puño Loco The exemplar of calculated aggression in the boxing ring, …
La Boca & El Caminito: Buenos Aires’ Most Iconic Barrio
La Boca, the Buenos Aires’ neighborhood famed for its colorful houses, its tango and its soccer team, is the one spot that makes every visitor’s agenda. The centerpiece is the …
La Boca: Attractions On & Off the Beaten Path
Buenos Aires colorful neighborhood of La Boca is known to the outside world for tourist destination number one, El Caminito. But those who dare to wander off the tourist path …
Abasto Shopping: An Old-Time Market Turned Mall
Abasto, the huge art deco style complex in the neighborhood of the same name, is Buenos Aires largest shopping mall. The mall’s distinguished façade along Corrientes Avenue features five huge …