A kiosk owner in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires shows off her dog for a picture on a weekend Carnival night.
Foto of the Week: Plaza de Mayo Jacaranda in Full Bloom
A Blue Jaracanda tree in full bloom in Plaza de Mayo, facing the Cabildo building. The Jaracanda is native to sub-tropical regions of South America. The tree’s name comes from the Guarani language and means ‘fragrant.’
Medicinal uses of the Jacaranda include as an anti-septic, antiparasitic, antispasmodic and for use in the treatment of tumors.
The delicate tree is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) threatened species list.
Foto of the Week — Dorrego Corner
Barbara Bush, daughter of former U.S. President George Bush, was famously robbed at the bar on the left and a large multinational coffee chain has since taken over the building in the center.
Do you know what historic corner this is? Does the installment of a North American chain cafe here signify the beginning of the end for San Telmo‘s unique character? Let us know on the Wander-Argentina Facebook page.