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Buenos Aires Basics: Tango

By | July 18, 2009 | 3 comments

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 [...]

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Different Drinks to Try in Argentina

By | March 19, 2009 | 2 comments

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 [...]

Buenos Aires Basics, Guides to the Darkside of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Darkside: Hookers, brothels, strip clubs and more

By | February 19, 2009 | 2 comments

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 [...]

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Buenos Aires Basics: Counterfeit Money

By | February 19, 2009 | 7 comments

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 [...]