Tango in Buenos Aires: Everything You Need to Know, Buenos Aires, Argentina

911±¬ÁÏÍø

Tango in Buenos Aires: Everything You Need to Know

Tango in Buenos Aires: Everything You Need to Know, Buenos Aires, Argentina

If you find yourself at a loose end or looking for something to do after dark in Buenos Aires, going to a tango show is something I can highly recommend. I fully caught the tango bug in Buenos Aires and ended up attending two tango shows during my short time there. Based on my experiences and observations at Tango Porteno and El Querandi, I’ve compiled some info about what to expect and most importantly what to avoid in order to have a better experience and save money.

Some tango shows offer transport to the venue, this is a very good option as it saves the hassle of organizing an Uber and usually you arrive before the other guest ergo better seats! (this was particularly true for El Querandi)

Most venues offer various packages including a dinner, wine and show package, a wine and show package or just the show. I recommend eating before the show and NOT booking the dinner package. The dinner package is usually an exorbitant price and not very good quality. Most Argentinians opt to eat at a nice restaurant beforehand and watch the tango with only wine accompaniment. We tried both options and found at El Querandi that the food was pretty average in comparison to other restaurants. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "911±¬ÁÏÍø: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The 911±¬ÁÏÍø App

Sights Featured in This Article

Guide Name: Tango in Buenos Aires: Everything You Need to Know
Guide Location: Argentina » Buenos Aires
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Summer Buckley
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • El Querandi
  • Florida y Lavalle
  • Tango Porteno

Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip


Buenos Aires: 16 Shopping Ideas for Travelers

Buenos Aires: 16 Shopping Ideas for Travelers

Other than a cool place to be and a dream destination for many adventure-minded folk, Buenos Aires is a great culture hub where one can experience first-hand all that Argentina has to offer - great football, terrific wine, killer steaks, and much much more. This guide is to help you steer yourself...
Top 5 Bars in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Top 5 Bars in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

With its cobbled streets, colonial era buildings and vibrant music and art scene, San Telmo is a great place to soak up the eclectic nature of Buenos Aires’ nightlife. The area boasts dozens of bars and cafes, with some of the city’s oldest lying next to the more modern. Indeed, San Telmo...
Top 7 Cafes in Palermo, Buenos Aires

Top 7 Cafes in Palermo, Buenos Aires

The word "Palermo", believe it or not, may refer not just to Sicily, Italy, but also to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Indeed, this neighborhood (barrio) is largest in the city and is trendy and bohemian, renowned for its boutique shopping, cafes, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Oftentimes,...
Popular Palermo Restaurants, Buenos Aires

Popular Palermo Restaurants, Buenos Aires

Although many visitors tend to think that Argentina is a meat and potatoes country, the rich cultural heritage from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and other European countries provide a veritable smorgasboard of dining options. Palermo is the barrio in Buenos Aires often referred to as 'The Restaurant...