Lonely PlanetSep 22, 2026How to Experience Tango in Buenos AiresA shining cultural symbol of Argentina, the musical style and dance of tango was born in (and remains alive and well) in Buenos Aires.9 things in this storyBar SurBartraditional show and Argentine cuisineElsewhereEl Viejo AlmacenRestaurantBuenos Aires, Argentinaintimate venue to admire expert tango dancersEl QuerandíRestaurantBuenos Aires, Argentinafour-act show on tango's evolutionEl Boliche de RobertoBarBuenos Aires, Argentinasmall bar where musicians sing for applauseMilonga ParakulturalPlaceBuenos Aires, Argentinavenue with live music, dance shows, milongasLa VirutaNightclubPalermo, Argentinahosts classic milongas and tango classesGlorieta Antonio MalvagniPlaceBelgrano, Argentinafree, open-air milonga in a public parkCAFFNightclubBuenos Aires, Argentinavenue in Abasto for tango concertsLa Catedral del TangoNightclubAlmagro, Argentinabohemian late-night option in AlmagroRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →
