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Buenos Aires’ Most Traditional Sunday Fair, Mataderos

Dancing to folklore at the Feria de Mataderos in Buenos Aires

by Angela @SanTelmoLoft on August 27, 2010 · 7 comments

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Rowdy folklore and dancing, skillful horsemanship, manly gauchos (Argentinean cowboys), inexhaustible amounts of grilled meat, empanadas, and other regional foods, fairly priced and beautifully handcrafted arts & crafts. Oh, yes. I do love the Feria de Mataderos. It’s one of my favorite Sunday activities in Buenos Aires. Watch our video to see if you want to add Mataderos to your list of things to do in Buenos Aires.

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San Telmo or Palermo Soho: Traditional vs. Modern

by Angela on March 31, 2008 · 19 comments

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I’m often asked which neighborhood (barrio) is better, San Telmo or Palermo Soho.  Here’s a brief description of the two barrios from an insider/outsider point of view to help you decide. San Telmo (above) is tango and the past; Palermo Soho (below) is hip and modern.  Choosing between the two is really a matter of [...]

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