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Foto of the Week — World Cup Fans Head to the Obelisk
A group of young people head to the Obelisco in Buenos Aires during the first half of the Argentina versus Germany 2014 World Cup Final.Thousands of people gathered at Plaza San Martin to watch the...
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Church Pews Full Post Default
One day after Argentina defaulted, the pews at San Ignacio de Loyola Church were relatively full at the same time that President Cristina Kirchner addressed the nation a block away at the Casa Rosada....
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12 Argentine Desserts: Alfajores, Medialunas & More
Don’t know the medialuna from chocotorta? This guide to Argentine desserts is here to help!Medialunas The medialuna, or sweet croissant, is ubiquitous in cafés throughout Argentina as a breakfast,...
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Kids Enjoy Spring-Like Weather in Monserrat
Kids in the Monserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires enjoy unseasonably warm and dry weather on an August holiday weekend. Over the weekend the temperature in Buenos Aires reached 27 °C (80.6° F). Winter...
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Porteño Corner: Lapiz, Street Artist
Lapiz Street Artist Age: 31 Lives: Congreso Q: What brought you to Argentina? What was your field of research? What is the context in which Argentina manages to draws intellectual capital...
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Foto of the Week — Opening Exposition at the City Museum
An actor dressed as a tailor at the opening of the Buenos Aires City Museum’s new exhibit featuring traditional garb of Buenos Aires many cultural communities. The exhibit rings in a month of cultural...
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Buenos Aires Graffiti Tour
The abundance of street art in Buenos Aires makes the city itself is an ever-evolving art gallery. Wander Argentina has partnered to offer a Buenos Aires Graffiti Tour showcasing some of South...
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Foto of the Week: Judge Griesa Graffiti
Political graffiti near the Argentine Congress depicts a mean-looking Thomas P. Griesa surrounded by vultures. The 83 year-old U.S. judge has become a popular enemy in Argentina, where the government...
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Foto of the Week: Artist on Florida Street
Artist, Cristian Herrera does a chalk drawing on Florida Street in downtown Buenos Aires. The Colombian artist says he earns anywhere from AR$ 300-1,500 a day in donations from passers-by. Artists are...
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Haunted Buenos Aires: Ghost Stories of the City
Buenos Aires is a lively metropolis but it has a spooky side. Parts of the city were constructed on top of old burial grounds, soldiers died on the streets of San Telmo while fighting the English,...
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Foto of the Week: Puerto Madero Under the Full Moon
Glistening new buildings sparkle on the water under a full moon. Even seasoned travelers would guess that it was a snap of Vancouver or Geneva at first glance, not Buenos Aires. Puerto Madero is Buenos...
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Foto of the Week: Vendor in the India Festival
Renuka Maheshwari, a vendor at the Buenos Aires Festival de la India surrounded by colorful scarfs. Maheshwari traveled with her husband, Rohit from their home in Jaipur, Rajasthan for the ten day...
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Foto of the Week: Students Celebrate School Letting Out
Students from the National School of Buenos Aires (Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires- CNBA) in Monserrat celebrate the end of the last day of school. The wild party included music, paint throwing,...
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Argentina Christmas Food Guide
Christmas eve in Argentina lands in the midst of the scorching summer, so holiday spreads are heavy on cold appetizers. Everyday standbys such as meat and cheese platters, empanadas, and migas,...
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Argentina Christmas Desserts & Sweets
Argentines are legendary golosos (dessert lovers), and it’s no different at Christmas, with fruitcakes, nougats and chocolates making the rounds.Pan dulce somehow doesn’t suffer the same bad reputation...
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Foto of the Week: Lotus Mural
A mural at Belgrano and Peru streets in the Monserrat neighborhood reflects the constantly changing state of street art in Buenos Aires.The more gentrification-friendly mural of a body in lotus pose...
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Foto of the Week: Cranio Makes his Mark on Buenos Aires
Brazilian graffiti artist, Fabio Oliveira, better known as ‘Cranio,’ puts the finishing touches on his piece in an abandoned building at the San Telmo Co-op.With his art, Oliviera seeks to highlight...
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The Plaza de Mayo – Argentina’s Most Famous Square
The Plaza de Mayo is as fundamental to Argentine political history as La Boca and homesick immigrants are to tango. The square is a political hub, financial and administrative center and throughout...
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Foto of the Week: Murga Dancer Rests After Performing
A murguera or murga performer from Los Chiflados de Boedo rests on the pavement after performing in San Telmo. Carnival takes place every weekend and on holidays in Buenos Aires throughout the month...
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Foto of the Week — High-rise Window Washer
High rise window washer, Leandro Jaime, gives the thumbs up as he lowers to the sidewalk, ready to clock out on a Friday afternoon. Window washing is considered one of the most perilous jobs in any...
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