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Argentine Independence Day

By | July 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Argentine Independence Day

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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San Telmo’s feria: Buenos Aires’ famous Sunday market

By | June 11, 2020 | Comments Off on San Telmo’s feria: Buenos Aires’ famous Sunday market

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There are parts of Buenos Aires that still feel very much like other parts of the world. Taking a nighttime stroll through Corrientes avenue will remind you of parts of Broadway, and the architecture in various parts of the city is clearly and identifiably Parisian. But there are also parts of town that feel very […]

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The Top 3 Buenos Aires Attractions and What You Can Do Nearby

By | May 23, 2020 | Comments Off on The Top 3 Buenos Aires Attractions and What You Can Do Nearby

tango dancers in the streets of Almagro, Buenos Aires neighborhood

The three most famous Buenos Aires attractions are the Recoleta Cemetery, the Casa Rosada & Plaza de Mayo area and La Boca & El Caminito area. We give you a brief summary of why they are historically important and more importantly what else you can do nearby! While traveling, many people prefer to avoid the […]