• Artificial Beach in Buenos Aires city center

    Buenos Aires Playa 2012

    Thursday, January 5, 2012

    In January and February, residents and visitors of Buenos Aires can enjoy Buenos Aires Playa, unique, artificial beaches at various sites around the city center.

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    The Mysterious Language of the Tango Milonga

    Wednesday, January 4, 2012

    There is also a curious language between the men and women that frequent the milonga tango halls of Buenos Aires, Argentina. We spotlight the protocols and various facial expressions, hand gestures and body movements.

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  • Hotel Bauen

    The Hotel Bauen: Democracy and a Duvet

    Tuesday, December 13, 2011

    Closed in 2001 but occupied illegally by its former employees and reopened to the public in 2003, the Hotel Bauen has a unique history.

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    History and the History of Tango

    Wednesday, September 28, 2011

    Tango is irrefutably recognized as one of the most passionate forms of dance worldwide, but the history of tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina is quite surprising.

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    Best iPhone and Android Apps

    Wednesday, August 31, 2011

    Though the technology here in Argentina is a few years behind countries like Japan and the US, smart phones and mobile devices are becoming more and more popular in Buenos Aires. The iTunes store offers more than 425,000 apps as of September 2011, with several designed for the savvy traveler. If you don’t have an iPhone or iPod touch, the Android Marketplace has over 250,000 apps.

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  • Tango: Sensuality in 4 steps

    Tango Argentina: Sensuality in 4 Steps

    Monday, August 29, 2011

    Certain cities are synonymous with certain things. While people travel to Paris for the Eiffel Tower, New York for the Statue of Liberty, Venice for the gondolas or Las Vegas for all three, there is only one destination where people go to experience tango: Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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  • Campanopolis side trip from Buenos Aires

    Side Trip: Medieval Disneyland

    Tuesday, August 16, 2011

    About 30 miles from the center of Buenos Aires, on the site of a former garbage dump, lies a replica of a European medieval village called Campanopolis. While not open to the general public, Campanopolis holds an annual Renaissance Fair, and is available for private functions for 10-1000 people. Educational tours are also available to groups or individuals by reservation only.

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    Purchasing Real Estate in Argentina

    Thursday, August 11, 2011

    Albert Einstein had an IQ in excess of 160, studied quantum physics and formulated the theory of relativity. But even in all his brilliance, he would have had a hard time understanding the process of purchasing real estate in Argentina. Over a series of articles, Spotlight Buenos Aires will focus on the process of purchasing real estate in Argentina through first-hand experience that might clarify things for those of us who aren’t rocket scientists.

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  • The Disappeared and the Sidewalks of Buenos Aires

    The Disappeared and the Sidewalks of BA

    Tuesday, July 19, 2011

    Few people pay attention to city sidewalks, but in Buenos Aires, some pay tribute to the 30,000 victims known as Los Desaparecidos.

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  • Ya Ya Bean Hot Sauce interview Buenos Aires

    Expat Feature: A Couple of Hot Sauce Ya-Yas

    Thursday, June 16, 2011

    Most people expect certain stereotypes when visiting a Spanish-speaking country. They believe that it’s always tropically hot, that you can order a margarita anywhere, and that all food is spicy. Well… Argentina has cold winters, the liquor store shelves are too packed with malbec to offer tequila and the food here can be very bland. If you’re craving something spicy, allow us to introduce you to the Ya Ya Bean Guys, Kevin Dean and Mark Sandusky.

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Going Out!

Underground-restos
Feb
28

Uncovering Underground Restaurants

Attention Foodies: Ever dream of attending an intimate dinner party at the home of a professional chef? While you’re in Buenos Aires, be sure to check out one of the many “closed door” restaurants serving amazing food at bargain prices.

A “closed door” restaurant sounds like a strange concept, right? After all, when you think of a popular and successful restaurant, usually you think of one with a strong neighborhood presence, an attractive sign and an impressive storefront. Big windows showing off starched white linen tablecloths and shiny wine glasses visible to passersby on the street?

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Feb
27

Guide to Public Pools – Beat the Heat!

Dying of the Buenos Aires summer heat? Since the closest beach is hours away, you’ll have to don your bathing suit at one of the city’s public pools!

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Quinoa Salad 500
Feb
27

Organic Vegetarian Meal Delivery

Cocina Verde is the first vegetarian-vegan meal service in Buenos Aires to offer delicious dishes that you can enjoy in your home or at work on a weekly basis!

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Feb
25

The City’s Best Yogurt

If you’ve been in Buenos Aires on a hot day, you probably already know how delicious the ice cream is! But what about those of us who are dying of the heat but counting our calories?! Now we have a couple healthy alternatives to turn to!

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Feb
20

Tea Time at Pani

Opened in late 2010, Pani is an elegant and beautifully appointed cafe in Palermo Soho. The décor is very feminine, but the wide glass window and door will tempt even the most masculine guy’s guy to enter. The cinnamon bun is fantastic and a steal at only 5 pesos, but a cafe con leche will cost you 15 pesos. We tried the salads and sandwiches which are amazing, but our favorite items are the infused juices that come in carafes, with flavors like Passionfruit-Mint-Ginger and Strawberry-Lime.

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