La Boca is a barrio in Buenos Aires. Back in the day, the Italian immigrants used left over paint to spruce up the metal sidings of their homes. The result is the colorful touristy street of Caminito. Unfortunately, it’s recommended … Continue reading
Category Archives: buenos aires (2006)
Streets of Buenos Aires
even the graffiti is colorful playground corner store in palermo fresh orange juice (pure juice!) squeezed for you. 3 pesos. (1 usd.)
Colonia, Uruguay
Colonia (full name “Colonia del Scaramento”) is an old colonial town built by the Portuguese. Its a short ferry ride away from Buenos Aires…. and seriously one of the most idyllic and romantic towns I’ve ever seen. We spent a … Continue reading
Iguazu Falls – Day Two
Day Two at Iguazu started at La Garganta del Diablo, the largest of the Iguazu waterfalls. It was amazing. Simply awesome. I think i’m ruined for all other waterfalls… the garganta del diablo (“throat of the devil”). check out … Continue reading
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Iguazu Falls – Day One
Took a two day side trip to the Argentine side of the amazing Iguazu Falls. The first day we did La Gran Aventura, which includes a boat ride around and up to the falls. (I highly recommend.) There’s a huge rush to … Continue reading
Recoleta
I spent Monday wandering around Recoleta, one of the nicer barrios in Buenos Aires. The highlight was, of course, the famed “Cementerio de Recoleta” where the rich & powerful are buried. Or, perhaps more accurately, enshrined. :-) cementerio de recoleta … Continue reading
Buenos Aires – Sunday Market
Arrived in Buenos Aires! Spent yesterday wandering around the Sunday antiques market. It was a beautiful sunny day and the streets had so much life to them. tango sign filete porteno – the most beautiful in the market the artist … Continue reading
Trip to Buenos Aires!
Next Saturday, I leave for a week in Buenos Aires. I’ll be visting my college roommate, who is currently doing a semester of law school abroad. I’m very excited! Current side trips planned: Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil. … Continue reading