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 Not to be missed are the ‘antique bric-a-brac markets’ of the Recoleta, the
Boca and San Telmo districts on Sundays. Not only are there a wide array of
fascinating trinkets to be found, but the ‘people’ experience and
impressions of the old world you will take away are just fascinating.
If you are judging Buenos Aires on traditional ‘icons’ undoubtedly Tango
tops the list. This mystical, whimsical, romantic, seductive inter-twining
dance (like a rolling maul without boots), back-dropped by lilting
traditional music played by masters of the violin and bandoneon (piano
accordion) is as pure a trademark of ‘Argentina’ as it gets. There are many
wonderful Tango clubs in the city some include the option of dining followed
by theatre styled performances where you simply sit and soak up the
atmosphere and watch enthralled as the professional exponents deliver
artistry – to experience such an evening out can only be described as ‘pure
magic’. Here are the websites of some of the outstanding evening
entertainment available in Buenos Aires -
NIGHT LIFE:
We have prepared a whole downloadable
document just about all the exciting night life in Buenos Aires.
Vintage Rugby players and their partners who come to Buenos Aires
will soon realise that this city is not where you can plan on going
to bed early – unless you are determined NOT to have a good time !
Whether your interests are in world-class entertainment, or in the huge range of classic
restaurants and bars that are to be found in the central city
neighborhoods, Buenos Aires is a city that you’ll find, just doesn’t
stop because it’s getting late !
A city where going out at night is a cherished Porteño custom.
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 For those with a sense of history, the Recoleta district is home to a
resplendent Catholic chapel – Basilica Del Pilar – which is a must to visit.
However it is best known for the sprawling cemetery and the hundreds upon
hundreds of crypts standing as stark historical markers of the passing of
Presidents, military generals and heroes of the revolution, aristocrats and
gentry of bygone eras. Possibly the most famous of all the crypts (and the
most visited) within the Recoleta cemetery is the Duarte family crypt.
Here-in-lies ‘Evita’ – the colourful wife of President Juan Peron who died
in 1952 and was idolized by Argentines of all ages.
For more details about Buenos Aires visit the
following websites:
Enjoy this photographic essay
of Buenos
Aires which will give you a taste of things to come:
Meat, meat, meat. |
Shopping |
Downtown street scene |
The café scene |
The Tango |
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Click any of the above photos to see a large version, then
"back" to return. Photos credit – Tripfoto.com.
Read what Allan Falck, a New Zealander, who
now lives in Buenos Aires has to say about
the city he now calls home>>
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