LandingPad Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Basics: Tango shows, milongas and the Buenos Aires tango scene History of Tango in Buenos Aires The tango was first danced in the lower class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. Mixing musical influences, which range from Spanish Flamenco to African percussion and beyond, the tango is reflective of the early Buenos Aires population, which [...]

What wine, Malbecs to try in Argentina Argentina’s wine industry is internationally renowned for its Malbec. This wine can vary in flavor, but is recognizable for its robust aroma paired with its thick tannins and traces of oak. Malbec is best when served with red meat, the perfect companion to a tradition dinner of Argentine [...]

Like any other large city, there is no lack of brothels, swinger clubs and seedy joints in Buenos Aires. Prostitution is, for the most part, legal here and is advertised subtly. There is a loose law that requires streetwalkers to stay at least 100 meters from private residences. As a result, most prostitution solicitation takes [...]

Tips for transportation and arrival to the Buenos Aires International Airport After a long, possibly cramped flight to Buenos Aires, the last thing anyone wants is to run into problems at the airport. Here’s a quick guide to help you get through the international Buenos Aires airport, present all your transportation options and on your [...]

Updated March 1, 2013 Unfortunately, counterfeit money is relatively common in Argentina. The most common places to receive fake bills are taxis and night clubs or bars. It is unlikely that an ATM, hotel, restaurant or store front of any kind will pass on counterfeit bills. Where might you run into a fake bill? The [...]

Colectivos (bondis, or buses) in Buenos Aires are a great method of transportation. Not only are they cheap and relatively quick, but most buses also operate 24 hours per day, unlike the subway. Generally, buses charge you based on what you are paying with, either coins or SUBE card. You can get a SUBE card [...]