South of the City Activity - Buenos Aires Travel Guide

Overview

Explore the Colonial foundational city center and the charming latin neighborhoods of the South of Buenos Aires. Discover the story that made modern day porteños at the old port of Buenos Aires; the cradle of tango, local slang lunfardo. From powerful politicians to Italian immigrants, from colonial times to modern affairs, the south of Buenos Aires is a broad brush for all Argentine history.

Discover the South’s bohemian latin vibe as you learn about:
-The Spanish colonial origins of BA and the Independence of Argentina.
-The immigrant era and how it made the modern day porteño.
-The golden age of Argentina and its french-obsessed elite.
-San Martín and his Liberation Campaigns.
-Culinary culture of Argentina. Try artisanal dulce de leche and local street food!
-Benito Quinquela Martín, and how art can save a community.
-Popular Culture: Tango, Soccer, Lunfardo slang.
-Political history: Mothers of May Square, Evita Perón and Peronism.