Rojo Tango is performed inside the  5-star Faena Hotel. Located in the modern Puerto Madero, the Faena not only houses Rojo Tango Show, but offers perhaps the most luxurious accomodations in Buenos Aires.

Upon Your Arrival

Two greeters will beckon you to enter via the red carpet that leading up to the hotel’s entrance. From there, explore what the Faena Hotel offers in addition the tango show. While maintaining its elegance, eclectic decorations adorn certain spots that you’d least expect. In addition to the women’s boutique and dimly-lit lounge where you can enjoy a pre-show drink, you’ll find a white dining room with unicorn heads hanging on the walls, a giant king’s crown centerpiece in the middle of the pool, and swan faucets in the marble tiled bathrooms.

One of the dining rooms located in the Faena Hotel.

Then retreat to a dark room lit by red lights (hence the name Rojo Tango Show, meaning “red” in Spanish),  and accented romantic table settings, that make this nothing short of where you’ll catch the contagious energy that simply cannot be felt in an auditorium-style theater.  Even if you are in the back of the room, you will still be able to see the actors’ makeup-and you’ll even be closer to the live band.

Entrance of the Faena Hotel.

The Dining Experience

Like many, you will eat dinner before the tango show begins.  Choose between Malbec, Chardonnay or champagne as you peruse the 3-course menu, and the waitstaff is more than happy to answer any questions. They keep your wine glasses full and make sure your spirits are high throughout the Rojo Tangoshow. The bife de lomo (steak) is highly recommended, though the other main dish options of salmon or lamb ravioli were also tempting.  There is also a vegetarian pasta dish available upon request. The dessert consisted of 3 small portions of lemon meringue, white chocolate mousse and a rich chocolate tort.

Rojo Tango Show dancers performing on the bar.

Let the Rojo Tango Show Begin

Perhaps the best and most unique part of the show is the intimacy of the show and their use of the entire room as their stage. To the left of the stage is a bar that stretches to the entrance, on which the dancers perform.  Sitting about 4 feet from the bar, some even pushed their chairs in to make room for the dancers who often entered the main door and worked their way through the aisle towards the stage.

Rojo Tango Show dancers performing onstage.

While many tango houses in Buenos Aires provide an ambiance akin to a large theater, the Rojo Tango show introduces you to a grandiose atmosphere by way of the notoriously mesmerizing hotel. But don’t think this carries over into the show. On the contrary, you will be treated to an equally formal, yet small setting where you can’t help but become infected with the liveliness that meanders throughout the room during the performance. Unlike many other tango houses, Rojo Tango allows you to take pictures during the show, albeit without flash.

Tango houses each carry their own flavor, and what you will book during your travels will depend on your preferences. With the many options, you may feel overwhelmed, but you can check out our list of tango shows in Buenos Aires, which will offer you a wide variety from the more intimate ones to the large, Broadway-style shows and everything in between. No matter which one you book, a tango dinner & show (and perhaps a lesson as well!) is a must when travelling here.

By: Alyse DiNapoli

For: BsAs4u

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• As Christmas is a family celebration in Buenos Aires, the Porteños who stay in the city have dinner with their closest family and friends. Therefore, many restaurants close during Christmas’ Eve, the few that are open, only accept reservations in advance with special Christmas set menus.

• Restaurants, bars and other travel services will either be closed or will charge you double the normal price. Therefore, make sure you have all your plans sorted before you get to Buenos Aires. Check the local Restaurants Guide, GuiaOleo to find out where to go.

• You may also take advantage of the great Christmas and New Yea’s Eve Tango Shows, a typical way to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Buenos Aires. Booking a New Year’s Tango Show with BsAs4U you will receive a Classic City Tour and a Transfer IN from the Buenos Aires Airport (Ezeiza or Aeroparque) FOR FREE.

• Being prepared includes… transportation. Taxis are scarce between 8pm and 2am on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve so, make sure you book your taxi or any private transfer the day before.  Ask for help from your hotel’s concierge, your travel agency or, if you speak some Spanish, call one of the city’s Radio taxi services such as, Taxi Alo (Tel: 4857 1111). 

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Mar del Plata

When arriving into Buenos Aires, you would normally hear the taxis horns honking as they weave in and out of the traffic and you would normally see hundreds of people rushing around the Microcentro on their way to work. This Thursday and Friday is a little different.

The 8th December is a Catholic National Holiday called the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. As this festival is non-movable, this year it falls on a Thursday meaning, the Friday is also made into a holiday known as, the National Tourists Day. The Porteños migrate to the beaches of Uruguay or the coastal region of Mar del Plata, leaving the city free for you to explore and enjoy. Here are some ideas of things to do over the extended weekend.

Sightsee around the beautiful city:
Start off exploring Buenos Aires at the Teatro Colón and walk down the widest avenue in the world, 9 de Julio and stop off at the impressive Obelisk. Head over to Plaza de Mayo to see the Houses of Parliament (Pink House) and end up at the graceful ‘Woman’s Bridge’ in the trendiest and most modern area of Buenos Aires, Puerto Madero. Here you can sit back and relax next to the beautiful docks. It would roughly take 40 minutes to an hour to do this walking tour of the must see landmarks in Buenos Aires. Click here to see a route of your walking tour.

Things To Do over the extended weekend.1. Mar del Plata 2. Bosques de Palermo 3. MALBA

Top up that all important tan:
If you want to relax, Buenos Aires on a National Holiday is the perfect place to do this. Go to one of the many beautiful parks in Palermo such as, Bosques de Palermo or the Botanical Gardens and sit back, relax and soak up the rays. If you are going to one of the parks, make sure you don’t forget your sun cream, water and of course, to ensure you look the part, your mate.

El Ateneo Library

It’s too hot to do anything:
That’s where you are wrong. Head to one of the many air-conditioned museums in Buenos Aires and see why Buenos Aires is known as the capital of culture in Latin America. All the museums are free on National Holidays, so take advantage and go to the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA) or the Faena Arts Centre in Puerto Madero. Grab a book and sit down on the chairs provided or at the cafe in the most impressive and beautiful library, El Ateneo Gran Splendid.

Otherwise, get those last few Christmas presents at one of the modern shopping centres in Buenos Aires such as, Alto Palermo or Abasto Shopping Centre which have many of the famous brands as well as having fantastic food on offer.

Whatever you choose to do, enjoy the weather in a calmer Buenos Aires and start exploring Buenos Aires!

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