El Querandí, Buenos Aires

Lonely PlanetSep 22

A shining cultural symbol of Argentina, the musical style and dance of tango was born in (and remains alive and well) in Buenos Aires.

four-act show on tango's evolution

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El Viejo AlmacenRestaurantintimate venue to admire expert tango dancers
El QuerandíRestaurantfour-act show on tango's evolution
El Boliche de RobertoBarsmall bar where musicians sing for applause
Milonga ParakulturalPlacevenue with live music, dance shows, milongas
CAFFNightclubvenue in Abasto for tango concerts
Elsewhere
Bar SurBarSan Telmo, Argentinatraditional show and Argentine cuisine
La VirutaNightclubPalermo, Argentinahosts classic milongas and tango classes
Glorieta Antonio MalvagniPlaceBelgrano, Argentinafree, open-air milonga in a public park
La Catedral del TangoNightclubAlmagro, Argentinabohemian late-night option in Almagro

Condé Nast TravelerJan 2

When the sun sets, the dancing starts.

Restored 1920s mansion with communal seating for tango show

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El Viejo AlmacenRestaurantTango venue since 1969, offers dinner and show
El QuerandíRestaurantRestored 1920s mansion with communal seating for tango show
Esquina Homero ManziRestaurantHistoric corner venue in Boedo neighborhood for traditional tango
Piazzolla TangoTheatreTheater honoring Astor Piazzolla, focuses on music
Tango PorteñoRestaurantIt's polished, professional, and unapologetically geared toward tourists, but that's not necessarily a bad thing if you…
Bar Los LaurelesRestaurantLegendary tango bar, historic site of cultural importance
La VentanaRestaurantVenue in a historic conventillo with tango and folklore shows
Rojo TangoTheatreExclusive tango show inside the Faena Hotel
Tango QueerPlaceLGBTQ milonga in San Telmo with non-customary gender roles
Salón Canning (Milonga Parakultural)PlacePalermo institution known for its slick wood floors
La Catedral ClubPlaceAlternative tango dancehall in a former dairy factory
Café de Los AngelitosCaféHistoric café transformed into a grand ballroom tanguería
La VirutaPlaceWelcoming space in the Armenian Cultural Center to dance tango
El BesoPublic artworkPop-up tango dance hall with a different theme nightly
San TelmoNeighborhoodA well-preserved area of the Argentine metropolis, it hosts some of its oldest buildings.
BoedoTrain stationThe neighborhood and one of its principal streets were named after Mariano Boedo, a leading figure in the Argentine…
Piazzolla Tango SextetPlace
Galería GuemesSight
Ricardo MarínSight

El Querandí