Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ENTERTAINMENT IN
ARGENTINA
The variety of entertainment in Argentina is a
reflection both of its rich cultural heritage
and the passion of the Argentinians. Tango,
the dance that grew out of the immigrant
slums of Buenos Aires, is undergoing a
vigorous revival, and folkloric music,
inextricably linked to the Pampas and
native Northwest, is enjoyed across the
country. Towns and cities stage classical
music recitals, avant-garde plays, and dance
productions at festivals or grand, century-
old theater venues. Cinema is also extremely
popular, and ranges from Argentinian
and foreign art house films to the latest
Hollywood blockbusters. Nightlife buzzes
beyond sunrise in cities and beach resorts.
Popular sports are followed fanatically and
the atmosphere within stadiums can be
electric. For annual events throughout
Argentina, see
pages 44-7
.
Practical Information
Local newspapers and
magazines carry regular listings
and advertisements of events.
Often, hotels have in-house
publications highlighting
programs in the city. Tourist
information offices also publish
annual calendars of events.
Ticketek
offices in Buenos Aires,
Rosario, and Mar del Plata list
upcoming events for those cities.
directly from stadiums. Standard
ticket prices start at AR$40, but
can cost as much as AR$200
especially when it is a clash
between top soccer teams.
Argentinians are very passionate
about equestrian sports,
especially
el turf
(horse racing)
and polo. Car racing is also
popular and the Argentinian
round of the World Rally
Championship takes place in
Córdoba province every May.
The Dakar Rally has also made
Argentina its new home, with
the race taking place in the
Northwest each January.
Club Del Vino, a popular bar in Microcentro,
Buenos Aires
Spectator Sports
Argentina's sports stadiums are
not to be missed. Apart from
the famous ones in Buenos
Aires, there are several outside
the capital that are worth
visiting, especially when a
clásico
match of
fútbol
(soccer)
is being played between two
First Division rivals. The popular
matches worth watching are
ones between
Newell's Old
Boys
and
Rosario Central
.
Tickets for games can be
bought from ticket agencies or
closely followed by Rosario. In
the summer, bars and clubs in
coastal resorts such as Mar del
Plata and Pinamar are filled with
young vacationers.
Bars and Nightclubs
Argentinian cities are famous
for their nightlife and visitors
can revel until sunrise. In most
cities there are happy hours
from 5 to 9pm though bars and
pubs get busy after 10pm, while
clubs fill up from around 2am
onwards. Buenos Aires has the
liveliest nightlife
(see p127)
,
Classical Music
and Dance
Lovers of classical music enjoy an
extensive calendar with Buenos
Aires boasting the most concert
venues, including Teatro Colón
(see pp76-7)
. There are venues in
other cities as well including
Teatro El Círculo
and
Te a t ro
Lavarden
in Rosario, and
Te a t ro
Municipal Colón
in Mar del
Plata. Music festivals take place
through the year, led by the
Festival Música Clásica in
Ushuaia. Other recommended
festivals are the Conciertos en el
Bosque in Buenos Aires province
and Música Clásica por los
Caminos del Vino in Mendoza,
where recitals are given in the
atmo spheric
bodegas
and
churches of Mendoza's wine
regions. Another major
A polo match at the Argentina Polo Open Championship, Buenos Aires
