Photos - Argentina & Uruguay: Insider Tango, Carnival & Gaucho Culture

Photos - Argentina & Uruguay: Insider Tango, Carnival & Gaucho Culture

Following is a collection of random photos from this itinerary. To see more full-size photos, visit our photo galleries.

Julio and Mirta looking at each other while cutting meat from the asado Beautiful panoramic view of the coastline and ocean Person horseback riding across the Argentine countryside Ornate architecture and monuments in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Maggie looking tired and slightly annoyed during the trip Traditional Argentine asado with various cuts of meat on the grill Maggie holding a plate of freshly made traditional Argentine empanadas Granadero honor guard soldier standing next to General San Martin's burial site Michael riding a horse through the Argentine countryside Portrait photograph of Sofi during the Argentina trip Close-up view of a man statue in the colorful La Boca neighborhood Historic fountain located in Ciudad Vieja (Old City) district Sheep grazing peacefully at Jorgito's ranch in the countryside Traditional parrilla grill with chorizos cooking over open fire Close-up view of skilled candombe drum players during performance Energetic candombe dancers performing traditional Uruguayan dance Evening milonga tango dance event in Buenos Aires Murga carnival singers performing traditional songs in costume Gladys preparing traditional Argentine empanadas in the kitchen Street vendor selling chips while dancing and entertaining customers Historic old city gate entrance to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Smiling murga carnival performer in traditional costume Jorgito standing next to a horse, smiling while holding traditional mate gourd Close-up portrait of a murga carnival performer in traditional makeup and costume Traditional parrilla restaurant sign at Mercado del Puerto Scenic beach view along the Argentine or Uruguayan coast Couples dancing traditional tango at a milonga dance event Dogs relaxing at the Cangue Estancia ranch property Traditional shops and storefronts in the La Boca neighborhood Beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch with horses and dogs in the foreground Candombe dancers and drum players performing traditional Uruguayan music Whole lamb cooking on traditional cross-style spit over fire Paola and Michael smelling and tasting grilled entraña (skirt steak) Brightly colored house typical of the La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires Horses grazing near a tree in a picturesque countryside setting Traditional milonga tango dance event with couples dancing Food vendors and culinary offerings at the San Telmo indoor market Traditional mate gourds and accessories for sale at street market Maggie and her cousins enjoying a card game together Argentine chorizos sausages cooking on a traditional parrilla grill Colorful carnival celebration with performers and spectators The famous brightly colored houses that make La Boca neighborhood distinctive