-
The Mataderos Market in Buenos Aires: The Best Things to See and How To Get There
The Mataderos Market should be on your bucket list for visiting Buenos Aires if you want an authentic experience of a traditional Argentine market. Feria de Mataderos, as the market is called in Spanish, offers a wide variety of traditional Argentine crafts and performances of folkloric dances. The Mataderos Market is on Sundays and public holidays during the Argentine Spring (April to December). Let’s dive into the best things to do and see at Feria de Mataderos – and what to expect from your visit! A Complete Guide on How to Visit the Mataderos Market in Buenos Aires The History of Argentina’s Cowboys, the Gauchos The Argentine gaucho culture is…
-
Buenos Aires on a Budget: 10 Affordable Things to Do
Visiting Buenos Aires doesn’t have to break your budget. There are many wonderful things you can do in Buenos Aires for an affordable price! About three years ago, I wrote a guest post for Have Clothes Will Travel about 5 Affordable Things To Do In Buenos Aires (once again, a huge thanks to Lindsey for featuring my writing). Back then Buenos Aires was a bit of an expensive place to visit even if you came on a foreign income. However, by now the economic crisis, devaluation of the Argentine peso, and the COVID-19 pandemic have taken most of the expensiveness out of Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is now a pretty affordable…
-
Street Art that You Can’t Miss When in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a big city with lots of things to do. But many hidden gems can only be discovered if you know where to look. One such hidden gem is street art in Buenos Aires. I have collected some of my favorite spots for street art to share with you right here! So, you also get a chance to enjoy them when visiting Buenos Aires! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Becci Abroad will earn a commission if you click through and/or make a purchase. This helps to pay the bills and continue providing high-quality content. I only recommend products…
-
8 Things You Should Know About Tango in Argentina
Tango shows are on most visitors’ bucket lists for a visit to Argentina. And for a good reason, the slow, elegant, and sensual dance is fascinating to watch. However, few visitors know the history behind Argentina’s famous tango. Therefore, I have collected these 8 facts about tango that you should know before visiting Argentina. So you know show off a bit of knowledge, if you, like me, are hopeless on a dance floor! Fascinating Facts About the History of Tango Tango is both music and dance Tango is used to refer to a special kind of music as well as a dance style. The dance is an intimate and highly sensual dance performed…