Introduction
I love Buenos Aires. It’s a city full of history, culture and romance—and tango has been part of that for over 100 years! The first time I visited the city in 2001, I fell in love with tango. But it wasn’t until my second trip in 2005 that I started taking lessons. Now, whenever I’m back in BA, I visit some of my favorite places to enjoy this beautiful dance form.
La Usina del Arte
What it is like: This traditional venue is one of the best places to experience tango in Buenos Aires. It was once a power plant but now serves as an arts center hosting live shows, concerts and art exhibitions throughout the year. The venue also has a restaurant on site where you can enjoy traditional Argentinian food while watching dancers perform onstage.
What they serve: Traditional Argentinian dishes such as empanadas (meat or vegetable filled pastries), locro (a hearty corn stew) and chorizo sausage served with rice and beans are available at La Usina del Arte’s restaurant on site or you can bring your own picnic lunch if you prefer!
How to get there: You can take Line A subway train from Constitucion Station towards Moreno until you reach Avenida Corrientes station where this venue will be located right next door! If driving yourself then simply follow Avenida Corrientes northbound until reaching Avda. Rivadavia then turn right onto Calle 25 de Mayo before making another right onto Callejero General Belgrano which leads directly into La Usina del Arte’s parking lot behind their main building!!
When to go: Anytime between 9am – 8pm Monday through Friday; 11am – 6pm Saturdays & Sundays during summer months; noon – 5pm every day during winter months because no one wants cold weather when dancing around indoors all day long!”
Confiteria Ideal
Located in the Barrio Norte neighborhood, this is one of the most popular tango venues in Buenos Aires. It’s an intimate space that can hold up to 200 people and has an extensive menu of wines and cocktails. If you’re looking for something more traditional, try their signature cocktail: a crema de batido (cream soda) with champagne served in a champagne glass!
The price for admission is $180 Argentine pesos ($10 USD), which includes 1 hour of dancing and access to all areas of Confiteria Ideal. You’ll also need to wear dress shoes or boots; sneakers are not permitted inside this venue.
Sala Parisiana
If you’re looking for an authentic tango experience, Sala Parisiana is the place to go. Located in the heart of Buenos Aires and open since 1905, it offers lessons, milongas and other events throughout the week. The beautiful interior was designed by French architect Louis Dubois and features intricate woodwork that’s sure to impress even non-tango enthusiasts.
The atmosphere at Sala Parisiana is also worth noting; this traditional venue has been hosting dancers since its inception over 100 years ago!
La Cabrera
- Cuisine: Steakhouse with an emphasis on Argentine meats and wines. The menu is pretty much a guide to the best cuts of beef you can find in Argentina, so if you’re looking for something more special than just your typical steak and potatoes fare, this is the place to go! The service here is excellent–the waiters are attentive and knowledgeable about everything on their menu (and there’s no shortage). The ambiance at La Cabrera makes it one of my favorite places in Buenos Aires because it feels like home; I’m always comfortable there even though I’ve never been before.
Specialty dishes: If you want something unique that isn’t on their standard menu items list but still tastes amazing nonetheless then try ordering “bife de chorizo” (beef filet) or “bife de lomo” (loin filet). Both cuts come from cows raised by Argentine ranchers who know how best raise cattle for eating purposes; these cuts will melt like butter when cooked medium rare or less depending upon how long they’ve been aged beforehand…
Bar El Federal
Located in the heart of Recoleta, Bar El Federal is a great place to experience Tango. It’s a small venue that allows you to get up close and personal with the dancers. The live band plays every night from 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., so you can expect some serious dancing action! There are also many other restaurants nearby if you want to grab dinner before heading over (or after).
The dress code is casual–jeans and sneakers are fine for men, but women should stick mostly with dresses or skirts if possible–and there’s no cover charge if you’re going solo; however, if two people come together then each person has to pay an entrance fee of $10 USD per person (so $20 total). If there aren’t any tables available when we arrive then we’ll have our own private table next time around instead since we’ve already paid our entrance fee upfront via PayPal – so don’t worry about getting stuck standing up all night long either way 🙂
Tango is part of Argentine culture, and you can experience it in many different ways.
Tango is a dance and a way of life in Buenos Aires. It’s not just for tourists; Argentineans love to tango as much as anyone else, and they do it everywhere–on the street corners, in parks and plazas, even at weddings and funerals. If you’re looking for an authentic experience that will let you immerse yourself in the culture, look no further than these five places:
- Milongas: These are where most people go to learn how to tango (or just watch). They usually run from 8 p.m.-2 a.m., but sometimes later on weekends when there are many tourists visiting from Europe or North America who want to stay out until 5 am! Bring friends along so that everyone can take turns dancing with different partners throughout the night; this helps keep things interesting even if one person isn’t very good at dancing yet!
- Casas de Tango: These are social clubs where people gather every weeknight after work hours between 7 pm until midnight when they close up shop — but don’t worry because there are plenty others open 24/7 around town too!
Conclusion
Buenos Aires is a city with many different facets, and tango is one of them. Whether you want to learn how to dance or just listen to some music, there are plenty of places in Buenos Aires where you can experience this unique art form.
