Visitors to Argentina are often surprised to find that the country is a mecca for one of the world’s most elite sports: polo. A look back in time reveals that the sport flourished during Argentina’s wealthy heyday and is perfectly suited for the vast pampas. Nacho Figueras/photo: Jiyang Chen Argentina is obsessed with soccer […]
Cerro Catedral: South America’s Budget Tahoe
Cerro Catedral in the vast winter play land of Argentina’s Lakes District is the country’s largest ski destination. Catedral Alta Patagonia, as it’s officially named, is popular both for its extensive terrain spread across three mountains and its 19 kilometer (12 mi.) proximity to Bariloche, Patagonia’s second largest city. The 1030 meter (3379 ft.) high […]
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, Carlos Monzón was at times a blazing, uncontrollable menace out of it. He was Argentina’s über-celebrity of the 1970’s. He dated the most famous movie […]
Luna Park: Buenos Aires’ Historic Downtown Stadium
Luna Park, that art deco building downtown with the neon sign is Argentina’s answer to Madison Square Gardens and on any given Saturday night in Buenos Aires the 80-year old stadium still might be the place putting on the best show in town. The Palacio de los Deportes, or ‘Sports Palace’, as it’s called is […]
Diego Maradona: Life Scandals of the Soccer Star
Diego Maradona’s life, like others who fought their way out of extreme poverty to stand with the world at their feet, had a life that followed a story arc that included many profound lows to go along with the highs. Daniel Arcucci, sports editor of La Nacion told the Associated Press, “Everything about Maradona […]