Argentina is mostly famous for its capital city, Buenos Aires, usually referred to as the Paris of South America, and for being the cradle of the sensuous Tango, one of the most admired dances in the world. Plaza de Mayo, a traditional square to protest and revolt, but also a place to get relaxed and get invited to Tango, classic dance in Argentina. It takes two to Tango, but this is no problem in Argentina. Locals will always find a partner. People here love to dress up and look good. And boy o boy, do the people here look phenomenal. The Tango will captivate you and help you with insight into the culture. Whether you already know how to Tango or have no idea what it is, there are excellent places to learn. It is a magical city. There are people in the streets dancing tango, people enjoy going out very late at night until the early hours of the AM, and there is always something to do. The people are very friendly, too.

Tango is probably the most sensual and erotic dance ever. It has its origin in the 19th century when it was originally danced in the poor Barrios of Buenos Aires. Rather than just a dance Tango represents much more than that. In an almost dramatic piece of theater love, hate, fear and desire are expressed through sensual movements and passion. At the beginning it was surprisingly danced by pairs of men to the music of the flute, the violin and the guitar, the first of which was subsequently replaced by the “bandonen” (a type of accordion) which gave it its distinctive flavor. With the addition of the nostalgia and melancholy contributed by immigrants, the tango developed to give forth such musicians as Astor Piazzolla and Anbal Troilo.
Due to this impossibility of understanding by other audiences, the diffusion of tango was difficult and was basically approached through dance, which was earlier than tango itself in its most characteristic musical format (let alone sung tango, which arrived much later). It is clear that tango culture, understood as some particular usages and customs, is earlier than tango as an artistic expression. Salon dances involving a man and a woman embracing were the precedent for tango, which was refined until it became what has long been known as tango. The days in Argentina have been pretty relaxing, around Buenos Aires checking out all the shops everywhere. There is so much leather around it is wild. It is as if we were in Cusco, where all the people were ushering us into bars at night, but here we are given fliers and cues to follow people into their leather store.

Buenos Aires is the ideal place for experiencing the Tango, one of the most elegant and sensual dances in the world, where two bodies embrace, inspired by the passion of music, expressing the desire to move as one. The beauty and mystery of Buenos Aires, combined with the variety of wonderful cafes and restaurants, and numerous vibrant and exciting local tango shows will make you be part of an unforgettable experience.