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This monolith is a meeting place for political demonstrations, musical performances and celebrations over victories of the national soccer team. It was dedicated in 1936 to commemorate the anniversary of Buenos Aires' first fou... more
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In 1871, with the outbreak of Yellow Fever, these mansions were soon overtaken by squatters, creating the city's historic conventillos (tenement houses). Indeed, it was not until 1970 that an edict stipulated protection for pro... more
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Founded in 2001 and started with just the permanent collection owned by its director, Eduardo Constantini, MALBA aims at promoting Latin American art in all its disciplines. Constantini donated to this post-modern gallery works... more
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Opened in 1896, the National Museum of Fine Arts has 32 exhibit halls with state of the art technology for both traditional and multimedia shows. Its permanent collection—the oldest piece dating from the 12th century—includes E... more
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Señor Tango is in Barracas, the "barrio" (neighbourhood) of "guapos" and true "tangueros". It features an excellent tango show called "Gran Show de Señor Tango" with outstanding musicians and dancers. Often referred to the bes... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Fumio said
… were picked up by our driver for the Tango Show. The place was called Senor Tango. Because of our… continue reading »
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This historic plaza was the sight of the swearing of National Independence in 1816 before Don Juan MartÃn de Pueyrredón. During the colony, it was a resting post for wagons travelling from the port to what is now Plaza de Mayo... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Tracy and Scott said
… into San Telmo.We headed toward Plaza Dorrego which was filled with antique stalls and was extremely… continue reading »
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This Renaissance clock is set on a platform 35 meters (115 feet) high with four staircases to access the interior. Each entrance is adorned with a British Empire ornamental frieze. The four quadrants of the clock were built in... more
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This was the first ship designed for training purposes. It was built in an English shipyard by request of the Argentinean Navy. It measures 85 meters (230 feet) long and 13.32 meters (44 feet) wide with three masts, thirty-five... more
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La Martina is one of the most important polo schools. However, it is not essential to be a polo enthusiast to be able to enjoy the 250 hectares of land or to visit the breeding site of polo ponies. Polo, paddle, tennis, swimmin... more
San Telmo Travel Experiences
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Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is an incredible city. Full of beautiful people, fanstastic atmosphere and brilliant nightlife. I even managed t... Continue reading »
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Eaten Alive
Now I thought calling this blog entry "THE MASSACRE" would be abit grim considering that Buenos Aires was the last stop on my travels (an... Continue reading »
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Summer heat in BA
Well BA text is two weeks late in coming...Come to BA now, before it gets expensive again. The beauty of the peso´s recent devaluation i... Continue reading »
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Buenos Aires: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Hola familia y amigos! After a 2-hour delay and a sleep-deprived 13 hour flight from Madrid, I was anxious to get to my hostel... Continue reading »
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Semana 3 - La Bomba a la bombanera!
Hola!How time flies when your having fun! I have now finished my language course and am now fluent... yeah right! I can speak... Continue reading »
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