Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
THE RIVER PLATE STADIUM
Avenida F. Alcorte 7597
More than just the home of Argentina's favorite
soccer team, the La Boca Juniors, the River
Plate has hosted international rock stars,
including Bruce Springsteen. Consult
The Bue-
nos Aires Herald
or
Where
for current perfor-
mances.
BELGRANO AUDITORIUM
Virrey Loreto 2348
4783-1783
Located in the charming suburb of Belgrano,
this is one of the city's finest concert halls.
Musical fare runs the gamut from chamber
music to symphonies.
The Cinema
Going to the movies is a real treat in Buenos
Aires. There are hundreds of movie theaters,
with
multi-cines
becoming just as popular here
as they are in the US. Much more formal than
back home, many have bars and the ushers
actually show you to your seat. Movies are often
shown in their original language and new
releases make it here quite quickly. Cinemas
are concentrated along Lavalle, Corrientes and
Callao.
Check
The Bue-
nos Aires Her-
ald
for current
listings.
Tango
More than anything else, Argentina is known
for the tango, that hauntingly seductive dance
in which the partners seem to stalk each other,
alternating in the roles of hunter and willing
