Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the famous dance of passion, the Tango. Part of the beauty and irresistible charm of Buenos Aires has a lot to do with the city’s love of tango - the fact that you can turn a corner at any time of day and happen upon a couple in close embrace dancing on a cobbled street. [caption id="attachment_6169" align="alignnone" width="640"]Passion of the Tango in Buenos Aires Passion of the Tango in Buenos Aires / source[/caption] Find out about Tango’s history, how it started out in Buenos Aires, left South America and travelled to Paris and back. Learn about the Argentine legend Carlos Gardel and how tango is still hugely popular today and an integral part of Buenos Aires contemporary culture with the following Audio slideshow, by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), contributed images by BsAs4u.com.  

Tango in Buenos Aires – An audio guide:

http://www.hiddenjourneys.co.uk/Buenos%20Aires-Santiago/Buenos%20Aires-1/Middle/Tango.aspx

  If you’re travelling to Buenos Aires and interested in experiencing a spectacular tango performance up close, have a look at our online catalogue with a selection of the very best tango in Buenos Aires at tango houses that put on spectacular tango shows almost every night (and serve you dinner too, if you choose).  A top tip to, if you’re on vacation in Buenos Aires: Do as the porteños do and learn for yourself how to tango. Throughout the city of Buenos Aires, you’ll find there are many tango classes available. For more information and activities in the city of Buenos Aires, visit our website BsAs4U, here.