International Football Tournament in Buenos Aires. Held annually each July. This is a youth tournament for males and females and attracts teams from around the world. Check the link for costs, dates, and more information.

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Here is my monthly budget for Buenos Aires – what you can expect to spend in Argentine pesos. For more detailed information, see below.

Monthly Cost of Living in Buenos Aires

Apartments in Buenos Aires

**prices stated are in Argentine pesos**

Variations in cost are because it depends on the location, size, and quality of your apartment. These prices are all based on apartments that you´d find in the most popular neighbourhoods for travellers:  San Telmo, Recoleta, Centro, Barrio Norte, Palermo, Belgrano, Colegiales, Villa Crespo.  Keep in mind though that prices vary depending on which of these neighborhoods you are looking in.  Palermo, Recoleta, Barrio Norte, tend to be the most expensive, with Belgrano right up there as well.

A room in a shared apartment: $ 1350+

**This usually includes internet, phone, cable, condo expenses, etc.

Your own studio apartment, as a temporary furnished rental: $2800 + A decent place will likely cost you around $3100 +

**This usually includes internet, phone, cable, condo expenses, etc.

Your own one bedroom, as a temporary furnished rental: $3000 + A decent place will likely cost you around $3300 +

**This usually includes internet, phone, cable, etc.

Your own studio, renting long term with a garantia: $1800+

**this includes apartment fees (known as expensas). But not things like phone, internet, cable, and electricity.

Your own one bedroom, renting long term with a garantia: $2200+

**this includes apartment fees. But not things like phone, internet, cable, and electricity.

Extras

**prices stated are in Argentine pesos**

Internet: $85 – $145 depending on company and if you can get a special starting offer. This is for 3M high speed cable, DSL or ADSL. Also can depend on the arrangement your building has with the internet company.

Cable TV: $80+

Electricity: $20+  *Much higher if you use electric heat or air conditioning.

Phone: $25+  *$25 gets you a phone line, but you have to pay to make calls to cell phones and of course, long distance.

New cell phone: $140 and up, for an unlocked pay as you go phone (although they are hard to find at that price)

Cell phone monthly payments: $20+  Can be a plan or pay as you go.  $20 would be if you don´t make many calls, only lots of texts.  You can get a decent plan on a smart phone for $80+ pesos per month.

Food

**prices stated are in Argentine pesos**

Food will probably cost you about $600 – $800 pesos a month. If you are very careful about eating cheaply, and don´t eat a lot of expensive meat or chicken, you might be able to keep it between $450 – $600.

***Please note: we are currently in the process of changing our format for the Cost of Living in Buenos Aires.   Every quarter we will be taking the prices for food and other basic items from Jumbo.  In the past, we would post a range for the prices of the items.  However, by taking the price from the same source every quarter, we will be able to demonstrate how much each product has gone up in price, and you will be able to see which products are bring affected by inflation.  It is important to keep in mind that Jumbo is one of the more expensive places to buy food, so you can find certain products for slightly less in other more economic locations. Finishing this process will take a few weeks.  You  can see how the new format will be in the table below.  Thanks.

- EBA – ***

Entertainment

**prices stated are in Argentine pesos**

Prices are the usual costs. It can be higher or lower, depending on where you go.

Movie: $16 – $25 in a nice theater

Bottle of decent wine: $12 – $20

Bottle of very good wine: $25 and up

1L beer: $4.70 – $8.00

Entrance to clubs: $20 – $50

Entrance to Milongas: $15 – $35

Bottle of beer in bar/club: $10 – $25

Highball or cocktail in bar/club: $15– $40

Entrée in a nice restaurant: $40 – $70

Dessert in a nice restaurant: $12 – $25

Glass of wine in a nice restaurant: $15 – $25

Bottle of mediocre to decent wine in a nice restaurant: $40 – $60

Dinner for two, incl. 1 appetizer, two main courses, one dessert, and a bottle of wine:

*Cheap restaurant:  $125+

*Nice restaurant:  $200 +

Theater: $20 – $250+ Typical price for a broadway-style show is around $100 – $150

Museum: Free – $25

Live music show: $15 – $100+

Transportation

**prices stated are in Argentine pesos**

Taxi: $7.30+ From Palermo to the Obelisk: $40

Bus: $1.10 – $1.75

Subway: $2.50

Train: $0.80-$4.30 (mainly used to go from the suburbs into Buenos Aires).

**prices stated are in Argentine pesos**

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First of all, let me explain how you kiss someone when you are greeting them (or saying goodbye). Here in Argentina, you touch your right cheek to their right cheek, and make a kissing sound. Done. If it is someone that you are really close to, such as a good friend or family member, you may actually kiss their right cheek with your lips. It is up to you.

In Argentina, it is usually just a kiss and not a hug, unless you haven´t seen the person for a long time, at which time you may do both. So what do you do with your hands? The most common would be to put your right hand on their right shoulder, and leave your left hand by your side, but you can do whatever you want.

Do men kiss to greet each other?
Absolutely. Although it is more acceptable to shake a man´s hand than a woman´s, it is common for male friends and co-workers to greet with a kiss. The kiss is done the same way, cheek to cheek.

Do you kiss when you meet someone for the first time?
If it is a girl, then you should always give them a kiss. If it is a guy being introduced to you by another friend, and you are a guy, you can do either or. Sometimes an Argentine will shake your hand, sometimes they will give you a kiss. The easiest thing to do is let them make the first move.; however, giving a kiss is safer, and will never be considered wrong. If you see them a second time, it is better to greet them with a kiss. If it is just a random guy, then you would just shake hands.

Do you kiss your roommates when you leave, and again when you come back? How about in the morning?
Argentines tend to kiss more than most Latin cultures, and if you are living with them, expect to kiss when leaving, when coming back, in the morning, and at night. Try to follow their lead, but this is likely how it will be.

Your teacher?
This depends on what type of teacher. For school or university, this is not all that common, although it always depends. Some may greet their teachers with a kiss if they are very close. For other types of teachers, such as a Spanish teacher, Yoga teacher, Tennis teacher, whoever, it is common to greet and say goodbye with a kiss, though you don´t have to. If you are an English teacher, all of your students will often come and kiss you, especially after the class, even if you are male and they are male.

You boss and co-workers?
This varies a lot depending on the company you work for, whether it is small or big, and whether it is formal or informal. When you first meet them, you usually shake hands. Afterwards, it is not uncommon to greet your boss with a kiss, especially if it is a boss that you spend the whole day with. The same goes for co-workers. It is common to greet and say good-bye with a kiss, but is not always necessary.

You’re going for an interview, do you kiss the interviewer?
This would depend. Let them make the first move, because it could go either way. If they are female, expect a kiss, though they may shake hands. If they are male, and you are female, it could be either. If they are male, and you are male, they will most likely shake your hand.

Meeting someone´s family?
This can be tricky. If you are a girl, it´s easy; you would greet everyone with a kiss. If you are male, you would greet older males (think fathers and grandfathers) by shaking their hand. Younger males, females, and kids you would greet with a kiss.

There are no black and white rules, so until you start to feel comfortable, try to let the other person make the first move. In most cases, if you make a mistake, they will understand you are from a different culture and will not take offense. It is likely that at some point, you will go to shake someone´s hand, and they will go to kiss you, or vice versa. This is common, and nothing to worry about. Try to learn the Latin style greeting, it is a very warm way to greet people, and is really nice once you get used to it.

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Here are some tips to finding cheap flights depending on where you are coming from/going to:

Cheap Flights within Argentina – Aerolineas Argentinas and LAN

There are two main airlines for flights within Argentina – LAN and Aerolineas Argentinas.  One of the best ways to find cheap flights is by flying as an Argentine Resident with Aerolineas Argentinas.  Residents get a significantly lower price than foreigners, but you need to be able to prove you are living in Argentina.  This isn´t possible for most people;   however, if you plan on living here for a decent amount of time, this is another reason why you may want to consider getting a temporary residency or visa.  A student visa, work visa, or any kind of temporary residency will suffice. Anything less, and you´ve stuck paying the full price for foreigners. If you are unable to fly as an Argentine resident, you should compare prices between LAN and Aerolineas Argentinas.  AA usually has cheaper fares, but LAN is a far superior airline.  Unless it is significantly more expensive, it is a better idea to fly with LAN.  AA is known for poor service and lots of delays, and the headaches caused by flying with them are probably not worth a few dollars. For cheap flights to the north of Argentina, you can try http://www.andesonline.com/.   It is a very small airline, and service is often poor, but you can find the best deals on flights to the north of Argentina.

Travel Agencies

Travel agencies are slowly going extinct throughout the world, but are still going strong in Argentina.  There are many located throughout Buenos Aires, though the majority are in the microcentro. These travel agencies often have great package deals during slow months and during the week and you can often find economic trips by both plane and bus to different parts of Argentina and surrounding countries.  Be sure to check with a few different travel agencies to see what kinds of deals they have.  It is possible you will find better deals with the travel agents than you will find on the internet.

Despegar.com

Whether you are searching for flights within Argentina, South America, or worldwide, you should always check travel websites such as Travelocity and Expedia.  These are two of the largest sites that sell plane tickets for a huge selection of airlines, at exactly the same price (and sometimes less) than the airline itself.  It is an easy way to find the cheapest flight available to the chosen destination.  The South American version of Expedia is Despegar.com, so it’s a good place to start when looking for cheap flights to South America.

Cheap Flights from Buenos Aires to Uruguay and Brazil

Check FlyPluna.com, which is a small Uruguayan airline.  They often have the cheapest flights between Buenos Aires and the major Brazilian and Uruguayan destinations.   In addition to cheap flights, Pluna flies out of Aeroparque Jorge Newberry (located in Palermo), which is cheaper and much easier to get to than Ezeiza.

Cheap Flights from Buenos Aires to/from Peru

If you are flying to Peru, you will have to go through Lima.  You can find various deals throughout the year with different airlines, you are best off checking out Despegar.com and going to the different travel agencies.  Again, LAN is the best option in terms of quality, but it is often the most expensive.  Other options include Aerolines Argentinas TACA, and TAM, which are all about equal in terms of prices and quality. If you are looking for an economic flight to Lima, try flying through Cordoba.  LAN offers a dirt cheap flight from Lima to/from Cordoba.  You can then take a bus to Buenos Aires from Cordoba, and the total cost ends up being far less than a direct flight between Lima and Buenos Aires.

Cheap flights from Buenos Aires to the U.S.

There are tons of airlines that fly through different parts of the US, and it all depends on where you´re going.  Check out sites such as Expedia, Travelocity, CheapFlights.com and Kayak to find out the best rates at the time.

Cheap Flights from Buenos Aires to Canada – AirCanada.com

Flying to Canada is often cheapest with Air Canada, although there are certain times throughout the year where this is not the case.   The AC flight is either a direct flight, or a flight with a short stop-over in Santiago, before going to Toronto.    The service is excellent (unlike their service within Canada), as are the planes, making this a great budget option.  Check out the Aircanda.com website as they have promotions throughout the year for flights to/from Buenos Aires. Its also worth checking kayak.com and expedia.ca for other options.

Worst times for travelling

Just like everywhere else in the world, air travel is most expensive during public holidays.  If you need a list of Argentine public holidays, visit: http://exposebuenosaires.com/public-holidays-in-argentina/ Avoid these dates as much as possible to ensure you aren´t paying a premium for your flight.  The busiest times for air travel are during Christmas, Easter, in July-August (student/winter holidays), and on long weekends.  During these dates, prices skyrocket, flights are full, and airports are chaotic.  They should be avoided as much as possible.

General Tips for Finding Cheap Flights

• be flexible with travel dates.  Don´t travel during holidays or when locals take their holidays.  Make sure to check the difference in prices for slightly different dates.  You´d be amazed at how much cheaper a flight can be if you change the dates by one day.
• save up your points with different airlines.  It may not seem like it is worth it once, but the points eventually add up, and it feels great when you can use them for a free trip.
• don´t assume that every website/travel agent will have the same price for flights.  They are often different, and it is worth checking out the different options.  Finding a cheap flight often takes effort, but ends up being worth it.
• don´t always pick the cheapest option available.  Price isn´t everything.  You want to make sure you fly with a reputable airline that is less likely to have delays and that makes safety a priority.  In the end, this may “cost” less, even if the price is higher.  Also, a direct flight that is more expensive may be more desirable than a cheaper flight with multiple connections.  Each connection you have means a longer journey and a chance of missing your connection.
• look for flights to nearby airports.  You can often save a lot of money by flying in to a nearby airport, and busing to your final destination.
• if you trip involves multiple destinations, consider purchasing all flights at the same time through the same airline.  Airlines give big discounts to customers booking multiple flights at once, to make sure you book all your flights through them.
• if you are on a trip around the world and  Argentina is only one of many stops you will be making, consider purchasing a “Round the World Pass.”  These passes allow you to fly to numerous destinations while you travel around the world, and it can end up saving you a ton of money.  Some of the most popular options for round the world passes include StarAlliance, SkyTeam, and OneWorld.

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Apartment rentals in Buenos Aires are BIG business and there are many different resources you can use to find one that works for you. Here is a list of some of the best sources for finding temporary, long-term, luxury, and vacation apartment rentals.

OLX – Free Online Classifieds – As is obvious from the title, this is an online classifieds site, and the apartment rentals section is used frequently by Argentines and foreigners alike. It is usually in Spanish, so if you don´t speak Spanish, it may be a problem. Be sure to select the type of apartment rental that interests you and the neighborhood you want to live in.

Craigslist – Free Online Classifieds – another online classifieds site, though not set up as well as OLX. It has a good selection of apartments of all types, but tends to be geared towards tourists, and therefore prices are usually higher. Ads are almost always posted in English though, making it easier to navigate for some people.

Solo Dueños – Probably the best site for looking for temporary and long-term rentals in Buenos Aires because you are dealing directly with the owners. This means less mark-up which you find with the other websites, which are usually run by real estate companies (known as Inmobiliarias). The website is well set-up, but only in Spanish.

Websites Specializing in Temporary Apartment Rentals

There are many different websites from companies that offer temporary apartment rentals.  You will even find the same apartments listed on different websites, as the owners will list their site in as many places as possible.  Most sites work in a very similar way, some have service that is better than others.  Some accept credit cards for reservations, others only accept cash.

Here are a couple good ones, but you can find many more just by doing a search on Google for temporary apartment rentals.

Buenos Aires Habitat – they specialize in higher end, luxury apartments.

4Rent Argentina – you can find everything from cheap to expensive apartments on 4Rent.

You can also search Google for Apartment Rentals in Buenos Aires, and you will find a lot of sites renting out temporary, luxury and vacation apartments. Most of the ones you find will be very expensive, but if you are looking for a high-end place, this is a good option.

If you are already in Buenos Aires, you can go to the Inmobiliarias, which are located all over the place. I don’t recommend them, because they charge a very large fee to help you rent a place. However, they do make the search process easy if you are willing to pay the extra money.

Clarin and La Nacion Classifieds – these are the two major newspapers in Buenos Aires. Both sites are well set-up and easy to use, though La Clarín does a better job of separating the apartment rentals into the basic groups, such as temporary rentals, vacation rentals, etc. Both sites are only in Spanish, so be prepared to speak Spanish if you contact any of them.

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Argentina is the home of many famous music artists, and to get a true taste of Argentine culture, you should become familiar with the music. It helps you learn about Argentina, Argentines, and it will certainly help you improve your Spanish!  Buenos Aires is a great place to see some of these famous artists live, so you should keep an eye out for who is playing while you’re here. Some of the smaller artists play regularly in Buenos Aires, and the concerts are usually pretty cheap.

Below is a list of some of the more famous artists, and I have included one album and one song from that album that I recommend you look for, to give you an idea of what each group is like. I have broken down each section into types of music, and have included some of the best and most popular groups for Argentine Rock, Reggae, Ska, and Folk. Tango is also important in Buenos Aires, but I will touch on this in another section.

**There are tons of great artists from Argentina, new and old. Instead of trying to name them all, the idea is to give you a taste of the music available in Argentina. Hopefully this will help you find some music you like. If you think there is an Argentine artist that can´t be left out, write me a comment and I will consider adding them.**

Rock
Argentina is famous in South America for their rock, which has become a genre in itself (Argentine Rock). Below are some of the most famous rock artists/groups in Argentina in the last 25 years.

Artist/Group: Fito Paez – Very famous Argentine singer. He sings a softer, pop style of rock.
Recommended Album: Amor Después del Amor
Recommended Song: Brillante Sobre El Mic

Artist/Group: Soda Stereo – This group could be considered the epidemy of Argentine rock. It’s a much harder rock than Fito Paez.
Recommended Album: Me Verás Volver (selection of hits)
Recommended Song: De Musica Ligera, super famous song.


Artist/Group: Sumo - one of the most influential bands of Argentine Rock.   It is more of an alternative rock, with lots of reggae and ska sounds.
Recommended Album: Obras Cumbres (selection of their best songs on two disks)
Recommended Song: No Tan Distintos

Artist/Group: Andrés Calamaro – originally part of the famous Spanish-Argentine group Los Rodríguez, he eventually broke away to produce his own music. He became hugely popular in Argentina, releasing various hit songs, and at one point, started uploading his own music for free downloads for fans.
Recommended Album: Honestidad Brutal
Recommended Song: Te Quiero Igual

Artist/Group: Babasonicos - A newer Argentine rock group (although not that new), and very popular. They put on a lot of free concerts in Buenos Aires.
Recommended Album: Anoche
Recommended Song: Yegua

Artist/Group: Attaque 77 – Another well known group, though much newer than Soda Stereo, and not as famous. This is harder rock as well.
Recommended Album: Trapos
Recommended Song: No Me Arrepiento.

Reggae
Argentine Reggae is also extremely popular here, and you can find shows nearly every day of the week. Some of the best Latin Reggae comes from Argentina.

Artist/Group: Los Cafres – Currently the most famous reggae band in Argentina. Fairly chill reggae.
Recommended Album: Quién Da Más
Recommended Song: Si el Amor se Cae

Artist/Group: Fidel Nadal – this guy looks, moves and acts Jamaican, but is Argentine. The way he raps has a special rhythm that really grabs you. Fairly upbeat reggae.
Recommended Album: Emocionado
Recommended Song: Intensivo

Artist/Group: Los Pericos – Fairly upbeat reggae.
Recommended Album: Pampas Reggae
Recommended Song: Home Sweet Home

Artist/Group: Dread Mar I – Very chill reggae, nice lyrics.
Recommended Album: Amor Es
Recommended Song: Lluvia, Nubes, Tristeza

Ska/Punk
Argentina has had a strong ska and punk following for many years, and ska music now is still very popular.
Artist/Group: Karamelo Santo This is one of my favorite groups. They have recently become quite big, and were recently touring in Europe. The music is pretty upbeat, though sometimes bordering on Reggae, and they put on a great concert live.
Recommended Album: Antena Pachamama
Recommended Song: Luna Loca

Artist/Group: Los Fabulosos Cadillacs – energetic ska music mixed in with any other styles.
Recommended Album: 20 Grandes Exitos
Recommended Song: Matador

Artist/Group: Todos Tus Muertos – punk, with some rock and reggae mixed in. Very popular group in their day, its where Fidel Nadal started out.
Recommended Album: Dale Aborigen
Recommended Song: Sé Que No

Hip Hop
There is very little hip hop in Argentina, in terms of hearing hip hop and in terms of groups that make hip hop. However, there are a couple of excellent groups, and it appears as though hip hop music is slowly gaining a following.

Artist/Group: Iluminate – A group of 5 different rappers who often sing/rap all at the same time, there are also numerous other instruments, such as horns, drums, and a DJ. The leading group for underground hip hop in Argentina, their music is a great mix of sounds and lyrics.
Recommended Album: Luminareas
Recommended Song: Luminareas (la definición)

Artist/Group: Dante Spinetta – Although more commercial than Iluminate, Dante has been one of the pioneers of the Argentine hip hop scene.
Recommended Album: El Apagón
Recommended Song: Olvídalo(la definición)

Folk
Artist/Group: Onda Vaga – Up and coming folk music group, has developed quite a large following in Buenos Aires. Very catchy music.
Recommended Album: Fuerte y Caliente
Recommended Song: Sequía de Amor

So now the hard part – how do you listen to this music?

One option is a magical site called Taringa. Taringa is a site where people upload links to sites (such as MegaUpload, Rapidshare, etc.) where albums of artists have been uploaded to. The selection is amazing, especially of Latin music, because it is an Argentine site. Unfortunately, this also means it is in Spanish. To use the site, do a search for music (use quotes to narrow the searches if you need to). Enter a result, and it should have a link to a site where you can download it from. Sometimes, they are dead links, so you have to go to look for another one.

MySpace and YouTube are also great options. All of these bands listed have MySpace sites as well as videos that have been uploaded to YouTube (although on YouTube they often have very poor audio quality).

If you have downloaded the music and decide you like it, you should buy the CDs whenever possible. In Buenos Aires, this music can be found at any music store. In other countries, some of it can be pretty hard to come by.

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This brings up the question.  Why do they use the vos form?

Way back in the end of the 15th century, the tú form and the vos form were used in Spain, depending on the level of formality and the social relationship between the speaker and the listener.  It was also at this time that Spain first began colonizing Latin America which meant that the Spanish that arrived in Latin America included both the vos and tú.  Over time, the vos form became regarded as derogatory and slowly disappeared from use in Spain.  In Latin America, the countries were still colonies of Spain and consequently, the people tried to follow the same customs as the ones in Spain.  This was especially true for the countries that were closely linked to Spain, specifically the viceroyalties (such as Mexico and Peru).  For this reason, the vos form in these countries disappeared at a similar time.

In Argentina, only the upper classes used both the vos and tú form, mainly due to a pressure to conform to the norms of Spain (Argentina was still a colony of Spain).  It wasn’t until the early 1800s that the vos became the dominant form in Argentina, and probably happened for two reasons.  One, there was a big crisis in Argentina at the time, and many of the rural people moved into the city.  The rural people all used the vos form, so the end result was a much greater population of people using the vos form.  The more it was heard, the more it was used.  It was also around this time that Argentina achieved independence from Spain.  The desire of independence meant people did not want to be like Spain, and they became proud of their proper customs.  This included their dialect of Spanish, and since the vos form was unique and certainly not Spanish, it led to the loss of tú and the use of vos.

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Some interesting facts about Tandil

• Tandil has the second highest per capita earning in Argentina.  It is a very wealthy city, and this shows – the streets are clean, there are many nice houses, and the infrastructure is very good.
• Tandil is known for their picadas, because many of the countries sausages and cheeses come from this region.
• A lot of Argentina’s top athletes are from Tandil, and Tandil is also a very popular place for Argentine and international athletes to come and train.  Tandil is a great city to play sports in, because of their excellent infrastructure, and the result is a fitness orientated culture that has developed in the region.

What to do in Tandil

Tandil is a great spot to spend a couple days, but you could easily spend more time, by taking advantage of everything the city and surrounding area have to offer.

Dique

There is a decent sized lake in the city, created by a dike that was built in 1960.  You can rent canoes, kayaks and row-boats to boat around the lake in.  Some people go swimming, but it is not that common.  Its mainly for people training to be ironmen, triathletes, etc.

There is also a long-path around its perimeter, which is great for jogging, walking or biking.  If you feel like resting, there are many restaurants and cafes on the side opposite the dike.

Sierras

Tandil is surrounded by many large rocky hills, where you can take part in a variety of activities.   There are horseback rides that take you through some of the different spots.  Some are pretty standard, that involve lots of people in a line going up the mountain and then back down.  If this is not what you are looking for, there some other options where you go out with some more freedom, and can do some galloping, cantering, and have a little more control over where your horse goes, and you are able to get away from the more trodden route.

You can easily go trekking through the mountains.  All you need to do is get to the hills, which you can do by renting a bike or taking a remis. They are only about 5 min driving from the city.  You can also get your own private guide to take you trekking, who make sure to take you to the best spots and tell you about the area.

Other things to do in the hills include 4X4, zip-lines, rappelling, and climbing, and all of these are possible very near Tandil.

In the City

Although the city is nice, there isn’t much to do.  There is a history museum, a few decent restaurants and bars, typical spots such as churches, and that is about it.  The city is more about taking advantage of everything outdoors.

The main spot in the city is a very pretty central square, although surprisingly enough, there aren’t any good restaurants right on the square to enjoy the atmosphere. Nearby, you can find restaurants, cafes, and bars, making it a good spot to wander around at night.

Top Spots in Tandil

La Cautiva

Yrigoyen y Las Heras

Tel. (02293) 44-9433

A nice Little bar that often has live music.   People of all ages go to listen and to dance.  Highly recommended for a pleasant evening out on the town.

Carajo Parilla

Saavedra Lamas S/n

(2293) 43-6669

Good barbecued meats, with the best view in the city.  The restaurant has a beautiful patio overlooking the lake, making this an ideal spot for lunch, dinner, or an afternoon snack.  Although the quality of the meat is nothing out of the ordinary, they are cooked to crispy perfection.

Horseback Riding with Gabriel Barletta

Avellaneda 673

(02293) 427725

A true lover of horses, Gabriel is a gaucho not by birth, but by experience.  His horseback rides take you out into the sierras, away from people and into the wild.  He is very knowledgeable about the land, and will tell you all about the flora and fauna of the region.  His passion for what he does is obvious right from the beginning, and he will make sure to take you on a horseback ride you won’t forget.  The evening ride is especially recommended, because after Gaucho Gabriel sings Argentine folk songs while playing his guitar in front of a campfire.

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Full of energy, momentum and constant growth, (and lots of crazy ideas yet to be realised) S2 has taken a leap from an idea to a realized vision and is continuing to expand – organically as we like to say. As with any business there are constant challenges. One of the reoccurring ones is the reaction of curiosity, admiration, bewilderment or cynicism when they realize we are actually two heterosexual girls. Our reasons for doing what we do are simple. We are ardent photographers and artists who wish to work, define and develop a unique, honest and recognizable style with an amazingly fun, interesting and inspiring community. Hearing a speech by a recently married lesbian woman, telling a story about how she felt integrated into the school where she teaches by the simple gesture of a bunch of flowers and a message saying somos iguales, resonated with shivers down our spine.  This is what we believe. Somos iguales.  We are equal.  We are all equal and we want to help make these simple words a reality.

Weddings, events and social documentation, this non-stop journey is not contained to Buenos Aires but throughout Argentina and oh yes…the world. With an ever expanding number of local affiliates to the rapidly evolving legalization of gay marriage and growing acceptance of the LGBT community, we are determined to make our style not only known and loved, but also to help solidify equality and to give a voice to those who want to and should be heard. Not to mention we love what we do and always have fun!

Available for weddings, events, or any other idea we can accompany and bring to life!

We Connect

Beyond the essential vision, the quality equipment and the art of photography comes the most important aspect of all….connection. We discover and cultivate this connection amongst our clients, ourselves, and our vision – which translates through into our work.  We stay true to the connection between us and you, between people and the place. We hold true to a style that is fluid, elegant and natural.

We Enjoy

This is an amazing day that you are there to enjoy and we promise you that we are going to enjoy it with you!  We want to be a part of your laughter, tears of joy and moments of pure celebration. We will capture all this emotion and the sentiment of your day and night and it will shine through in the photos, providing lasting memories of the true essence of your day. We will take your connection with each other into our hearts and convey your story.

Our Style

Taking classic shots in a modern and fluid style, displaying genuine emotion, through a photojournalistic approach is what we aspire to achieve. We understand style, the essential moments to portray in a traditional wedding, capturing details and  expressive moments, emphasized through our contemporary flair and momentum. We use up to date technology to deliver the best quality, while staying true to classic styles and catching the real life moments happening in amongst us.

We are two photographers who have a passion for our craft, fun and observing connections – with the ultimate goal of presenting this natural magic through our artistic expression and your unforgettable memories.

Care to bring us with you on your journey?

URL: http://www.somos2photography.com

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