Are You Ready to Tango?

I love to dance, and Tango is one of Argentina's most fascinating dance styles. Besides being a wealthy country with many different styles of dancing and music, Tango is my favorite. But Argentina is also a diverse city with much to explore. If you are ready to tango and more, keep reading some inspiring ideas from my college, Ignacio Maza, below. 

El centro in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Photo courtesy of Ignacio Maza

Buenos Aires is the most European of all South American cities. A sprawling metropolis of over 15 million inhabitants, the city is sophisticated, bustling, and cosmopolitan. Buenos Aires is a city of neighborhoods, each with its distinct character. A few recommendations, including dining venues:

El Centro
This stately and historic district is where you will find the old Cabildo, the 18th-century town hall, La Casa Rosada (Argentina's Presidential Palace), and the Plaza de Mayo, Argentina's most famous square, where citizens gather to celebrate, protest, and come together to mark significant milestones. Take advantage of the beautiful congress building (modeled after the U.S. Capitol) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where you'll find the mausoleum of General Jose de San Martin, Argentina's most revered hero who led the country to independence from Spain in 1816. Nearby is the Obelisk and Avenida 9 de Julio, the broadest avenue in the Western Hemisphere. A few other recommendations:

• For great views of downtown Buenos Aires, visit the Palacio Barolo (Avenida de Mayo 1370), a 1920s building with a fantastic rooftop deck. 
• For music lovers, visit the stately Teatro Colon (Calle Tucuman 1171), Latin America's top opera house, with daily tours of the sumptuous interiors. 
• One of the world's most beautiful bookstores is El Ateneo Grand Splendid (Avenida Santa Fe 1860), a former theater converted into a five-level temple for book lovers. 

San Telmo
This neighborhood is one of the city's oldest, with narrow cobblestone streets, colonial-style homes, bustling squares, and many one-of-a-kind stores, bars, and restaurants. Highlights:  

• Mercado de San Telmo, built in 1897, takes up an entire city block. Inside, you'll find stores selling meat and fresh produce, casual restaurants and bars, and small stores selling antiques and handcrafted items. Don't miss the empanadas!
• Nearby is the Plaza Dorrego is the city's main flea market (Sundays only).

La Recoleta
Buenos Aires' most elegant neighborhood is home to Argentina's elite and some of the best shops and restaurants in the city. Visit the namesake cemetery (one of Buenos Aires' top attractions) burial place of the country's wealthy and mighty, including Eva Peron. Highlights:

• If you visit one regal palace, visit Palacio Paz (Avenida Santa Fe 750), perhaps the grandest of all. 
• The Fine Arts Museum (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes), the best survey of Argentina's art through the ages. 

La Boca
Buenos Aires' original port, blue-collar and raffish, is the birthplace of Tango and many Argentinian traditions. Visit El Caminito, the area's most famous street, and its colorfully painted houses, street art, and bustling atmosphere. 

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Palermo
This neighborhood is home to the city's best and most prominent parks and several subdivisions: Palermo Viejo, Palermo Soho, and Palermo Hollywood. The area is known for its trendy boutiques, vibrant bars and nightclubs, and wide range of restaurants. Don't miss:

• MALBA, Museo de Arte Latinoamericano, easily South America's best survey of 20th century art. 
• Parque 3 de Febrero (Av del Libertador & Infanta Isabel), also known as Bosques de Palermo, the city's Central Park
• Museo Eva Peron (Calle Lafinur 2988) for a window into the life of Argentina's former first lady and wife of Juan Domingo Peron, who ruled in the 1940s/1950s. An essential stop to understand Argentina. 

Further Afield/Other options:
For repeat clients, or those who are looking for new ideas in/around B.A.

• For a completely different park experience, visit the Reserva Ecologica Costanera, an island park on the River Plate. An oasis, next to Puerto Madero's high rise buildings.
• For an urban escape, visit El Tigre and the surrounding delta region, just 20 miles north of central Buenos Aires. Take a boat ride on the canals, marveling at all the homes along the river. 
• For a taste of Uruguay, take the frequent BuqueBus ferry service to Colonia, across the River Plate, just 75 minutes away. Visit a small & charming colonial town, now a UNESCO world heritage site. Don't forget your passport, as there are controls arriving/departing Uruguay. 

Restaurants
Buenos Aires has hundreds of excellent restaurants. Three personal favorites, all in the Recoleta neighborhood. Advance reservations a must:​

• El Mirasol de la Recova. Classic Argentinian grill, with excellent dining. Posadas 1032.
• Fervor. Upscale dining on two levels, with superb meat/fish dishes. Posadas 1519.
• Roux. Intimate, gourmet restaurant led by famous chef Martin Rebaudino. Calle Pena 2300.

When you are ready to Tango and discover the beauty of Argentina, reach out to us to plan and unforgettable adventure. You can contact us via phone, email or simply send us an inquiry using this form. 

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About Sheyla Paz
​Sheyla was born and raised in Cuba and has been in the United States since 2000. She is a Journalist, Actress, Producer, and Photographer with a passion for travel. Sheyla launched the travel agency out of her desire to share her culture, music, dance, and the architecture of her homeland with others. Her agency provides travel arrangements to Latin countries, the Caribbean islands, and Europe. She is an award-winning short film producer and was recognized as a leading media personality in the Latino community in Tennessee with the award “Beacon of Light” in 2019. Sheyla was one of the few Cuban-American journalists who traveled to Cuba with President Barack Obama in 2016 as part of the White House Press Corps. She is an ASTA Verified travel advisor, Signature Travel Network Luxury Certified Travel advisor, and several destination specialists in the Caribbean and Latin America. She is also certified in Luxury River and Ocean cruises.

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