CATEGORY: All about Buenos Aires History and Culture
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By Emily Farrin | July 3, 2020 |
Keep hearing the words ’25 de Mayo’ or ‘9 de Julio’ in Buenos Aires? We explain the significance of these dates. Marking Argentina’s first official steps towards nationhood, Día de Revolucíon de Mayo is now a day for locro, folklore, and decorative blue and white rosettes. This holiday celebrates the events of the days leading up to […]
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By Kristin Dean | April 17, 2018 |
Famed Buenos Aires neighborhood La Boca is known for their colorful buildings, Boca Juniors stadium and rich immigrant history. A quick pass through on El Caminito may not be enough for the history buffs.
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By Sam Ginsburg | July 16, 2010 |
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By Jacqueline Berkery | December 22, 2009 |
Experiencing the bandoneón for the first time was a defining moment in my understanding of tango. Like many newcomers to Argentina and the tango scene, at first glance I recognized this contraption as an accordion. Yet there was something pressing the back of my mind: I had never been so captivated, so enchanted by an […]
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By Guest | December 3, 2009 |
Although it might not be part of the cliched images used to symbolize “el tango,” the guitar is a fixture on postcards of the history of this genre. Even though the cast-iron streetlight upon which the “guapo” leans is more famous, the 6 strings of the guitar are the foundation of the “dos por cuatro” […]
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By Sam Ginsburg | August 25, 2009 |
Statues featuring horses are a common hallmark of Buenos Aires. But what is the story behind these magnificent equestrian monuments? Any visitor to Buenos Aires arrives with a number of questions. Where am I? Where am I going? Which subte line should I take? How much is the peso worth today? Was that really Spanish […]
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By Kristin Dean | August 7, 2009 |
As far as buildings in Buenos Aires go, they don’t get more iconic than the Casa Rosada.
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By Kristin Dean | July 12, 2009 |
Rivaling Milan’s La Scala and New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, el Teatro Colón is one of the best-known opera houses in the world for its acoustic clarity and architectural sophistication. But like many of Buenos Aires’s other iconic structures, the Teatro Colón was built upon the historical foundations of Buenos Aires, just as the city […]
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By Madi Lang | June 5, 2009 |
The real deal on one of Argentina’s most iconic exports: The Tango Q: What do you get when you cross African beats, Spanish flamenco, prostitutes and cocaine? A: Tango, baby, tango! Buenos Aires dances to the rhythm of a passionate, serious and macho tango. In many ways tango has made this city a hotbed of […]
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By Madi Lang | May 26, 2009 |
Buenos Aires has a rich history which you can explore in the numerous museums dispersed throughout the city. Whether you’re in Buenos Aires for the long haul, or just a quick visit, these museums are a must! 1. Museo de Arte Decorativo This museum is the former palace of a Chilean diplomat, Matías Errazuriz, who […]