Tag Archives: Cultural Activities Buenos Aires
How to spend Semana Santa in Buenos Aires?
When is Semana Santa and Easter 2012?: Semana Santa, or Holy Week, takes place the week before Easter and includes the religious holydays of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. This year, Semana
Confiteria Del Molino: Visit before it vanishes
As you walk around the city of Buenos Aires, it is not hard to be taken aback by its architectural beauty and grand, historical buildings that tower over the streets of Buenos Aires. Due to the influence of
Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
Saturday 24th March 2012 is the Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Día de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia), one of the most important public holidays for Argentineans as the day commemorates
9 de Julio: Widest street in the world and more
Every major city in the world has a famous main avenue, New York has 5thAvenue and Paris has the Champs Elysees. Buenos Aires is no exception to the rule and like its steak sizes,
Experiencing Saint Patricks Day in Buenos Aires
Located over 6,800 miles away from Dublin, the city of Buenos Aires would seem like an unlikely place to find large Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. However, with the 5th largest Irish community in the world (approx. 700,000) coupled
International Womens Day: Here Come the Girls!
Today, is International Womens Day and each year, the UN decides on the theme of International Womens Day with 2012’s theme being, ‘‘Empower Women: End hunger and poverty’’. Countries around the world celebrate and acknowledge the contributions made
BsAs4u Review: Joaquin Alberdi Wine Tastings
If you are travelling to Argentina you will undoubtedly have heard about the famous wines which have infiltrated the worldwide wine market and have picked up many international awards. When visiting Argentina it can be hard
Buenos Aires Carnaval Fever
Throughout the month of February, the Carnaval 2012 spirit has been sweeping across Buenos Aires with some of the best 2012 Carnaval celebrations outside of Rio taking place on the Porteño streets. On Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st February, over 100
Top 5 Valentines Day activities in Buenos Aires
The summer weather, the delicious Porteño cuisine, the aromatic Argentine wines and the sexy tango in makes Valentines Day activities in Buenos Aires (Día de los Enamorados) this the perfect destination to spend with that special someone. Latin
Discover Buenos Aires this Summer By Yourself
Some travellers enjoy visiting and exploring a new city on their own instead of booking onto one of the many city tours. The biggest problem that faces travellers wanting to do a self-guided tour is the lack
El Ateneo Theatre: Now an Elegant Bookstore
Bookstores are not usually on a traveller’s sightseeing list however, in a city like Buenos Aires where reading is a huge part of its culture, with people reading books constantly whether walking in the street or standing
Introducing the Gaucho way of life
For a fun filled day near Buenos Aires, visit the Santa Susana Ranch to experience a typical gaucho festival. The Santa Susana gaucho ranch is located in the Pampa, just an hour’s drive north
Celebrate Summer in the City in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires will be celebrating summer in style with the cultural, Summer in the City Festival. Here is a guide to the main events of the Summer in the City Festival in Buenos Aires:
La Confiteria Ideal: Elegance of Cafe Notables
Buenos Aires is well known by its large amount of classic cafes that remain in the city from the golden Tango years. The city council has declared 60 places all over the city, as
