Yes, I am Jewish. While I am no longer overtly active in a religious sense, it is a huge part of my identity. So one of the things I made sure to make a part of my trip to Buenos Aires was to explore a bit of the Jewish community here. After all, Argentina has…
Another beautiful day in Buenos Aires, and another neighborhood to explore. More than most cities, Buenos Aires is a collection of unique neighborhoods, each with a completely different look and feel. Puerto Madero stands out for its ultra-modern appeal, new glass skyscrapers towering over the city’s old center. But there is more here to discover.…
In a country of good food, Argentina has a couple things that stand out above all others. This is the land of beef and red wine. And while neither are produced here in Buenos Aires, both can certainly be appreciated on a visit to the Argentine capital. More than that, both really must be experienced…
This is easily my favorite neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Yes, Palermo, located in the north of the city, just west of the Recoleta district (click here to read about Recoleta) is less touristy, with only a couple sights that would attract the average traveler. It lacks much of the spectacular architecture that defines some of…
It seems a shame to make this comparison, but the fact is that while many Americans have heard of Simon Bolivar, the hero of the independence of most of northern South America (from Colombia down to Peru), few have heard of his southern equivalent, Jose de San Martin. In fact, until researching my trip to…
Some days, it’s nice to just wander, to have a basic plan of some things to see in a given neighborhood, and to see where the roads and paths between them take me. Today is one of those days, as I meander slowly from north to south in Buenos Aires’ Recoleta neighborhood. It is a…
But who is this Santa Evita?Why all this howling, hysterical sorrow?What kind of goddess has lived among us?How will we ever get by without her? “Oh What a Circus” Evita In 1996, when I was in high school, a film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Broadway play Evita was released. Starring Madonna,…
Apparently, upon seeing Iguazu Falls for the first time, Eleanor Roosevelt exclaimed, “Poor Niagara!” This place has been on my bucket list for as long as I’ve had one, so when I planned my month in Buenos Aires, a side trip here to Iguazu was a mandatory component. Well, it didn’t disappoint. Iguazu Falls Logistically,…
Please note that this article addresses a particular aspect of the Argentine economy pertinent to tourists. It is not meant in any way to make light of the very real economic issues faced by locals, especially those who struggle to begin with. When traveling, the subject of how to exchange currency can have some complications.…
The setting couldn’t be more perfect. Tango Porteno operates in a converted art deco MGM movie theatre, beautifully restored. The goal is to take us back to the 1920s, to the golden age of tango. Tables are set, patrons enjoying either a full dinner or - like me - a couple empanadas and a glass…