Visiting Argentina

Buenos Aires from the Ferry

Taking a day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is a popular activity for people visiting Argentina.

Day trips from Argentina to Uruguay are easy to do, and simple to arrange. Regular ferries to Montevideo are run by a company called Buquebus. They depart from Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires, and all you have to do is show up, buy a ticket, and hop on board.

When planning your day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, there are several key things to keep in mind. First, there is a one hour time difference between the two countries, so be sure to set your watch accordingly.

Second, given that the ferry crosses international lines, make sure to bring your passport with you. Keep it in a money wallet or your front pocket when in Montevideo to make sure it doesn’t get lost or stolen while you are visiting Uruguay.

Third, make sure to take an early enough ferry from Argentina that you have ample time to explore all that the capital of Uruguay has to offer. If you’re not a morning person, an overnight trip is a good alternative to a day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo.

San Carlos Bariloche, Argentina

The Argentina Bicentennial was celebrated on May 25th, 2010.

Celebrating 200 years of independence, Argentina’s Bicentennial festivities included special events throughout 2010 as well as a large celebration on 25 May 2010.

To kick off the Argentina Bicentennial in May 2010, there was a show on May 24, 2010 where artists sing new renditions of patriotic Argentine songs.

On May 25 the festivities for the Argentina Bicentennial included the opening of the new Cultural Center of the Bicentennial in the former Palacio de Correos in Buenos Aires.

The center is a contemporary art museum in Buenos Aires.

Bar Sur

Bar Sur Tango in Buenos Aires
Bar Sur Address: Estados Unidos 299, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bar Sur Phone: (54-11) 4362 6086

Bar Sur Tango Bar in Buenos Aires is a great place to see a tango show.

Small and intimate, Bar Sur has only a few tables.

This means that guests are right up close to the tango dancers.

Bar Sur has great music, dancing and atmosphere.

Located in Buenos Aires’ San Telmo neighborhood, Bar Sur is a great place for dinner and a show.

Tango shows start at 8pm and last until the wee hours of the morning.

Audience participation is encouraged during some songs, so get ready to test your tango skills.