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Milongas
either start in the afternoon and run until 11pm or start at around midnight and run until
the early-morning light (arrive late for the best action). They're affordable, and classes are often
offered beforehand.
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For a unique outdoor experience, head to the bandstand at the Barrancas de Belgrano, where the
casual
milonga
La Glorieta
(
www.glorietadebelgrano.com.ar
) takes place on Saturday and Sunday
evenings around 7pm (and possibly other evenings). Tango classes are also given.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Café de los Angelitos
Well-put-together, imaginative show with great visual appeal.
Feria de San Telmo
Best for its casual ambience and price - a few coins!
Salon Canning
Traditional, very popular and well-located
milonga
.
Best Fancy Shows
Café de los Angelitos
Well choreographed, with impressive costumes and props.
Rojo Tango
Very intimate, cabaret-style show that's supremely sexy.
El Viejo Almacén
Great athleticism, small venue and great folkloric segment.
La Ventana
Good overall show with comedic gaucho swinging
boleadoras
(hunting
weights).
Best Less-Fancy Shows
Feria de San Telmo
It's street-donation tango at San Telmo's Sunday market - hustle for
a good view!
Café Tortoni
Decent basement show in BA's oldest, most traditional cafe.
Los 36 Billares
Another very historic cafe with tango show, but much less touristy than
Tortoni.
