The walls of the Argentine city – enlivened by massive murals, whimsical painted figures, moody graffiti and subtle but emblematic stencils – carry a powerful political charge.
From 22 May through 7 July, experimental theatre company Fuerza Bruta returns to Buenos Aires with its internationally successful show, Wayra.
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Starting 28 April, Buenos Aires is hosting Tales of the Cocktail, a renowned New Orleans festival that is bringing its love for all things mixology south of the equator.
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At the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, guests can book the Porteño Tango, an 80-minute massage treatment performed in sync with the beats of Argentinean tango music.
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Starting out life as a closed door restaurant, The Argentine Experience serves guests a gourmet three-course meal with an interactive twist.
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There is no clearer window into Pope Francis’ cultural background and down-to-earth lifestyle than a stroll through his Buenos Aires haunts.
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