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Whether you want to volunteer, learn to tango, or find out Matador's favorite spots in Buenos Aires, look no farther!   This guide covers it all.

How to Take the Bus in Buenos Aires Like You Know What's Going On

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TRIP IDEAS:   Hoard your change as if it were porn in the 1980s and lie to store clerks about having it as if they were your mom.  More »

Crimes Against Hair in Buenos Aires

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NIGHTLIFE:    This is business in the front and sadomasochistically restrained, brain sucking sea creature in the rear.   More »

Tango And Lambada Zouk: The Best Of The Buenos Aires Dance Scene

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NIGHTLIFE:   Kelly Rice digs into the Buenos Aires dance scene for the best spots to experience Tango and Zouk.   More »

Where To Eat Vegetarian in Buenos Aires

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NIGHTLIFE:   As a starter, you're presented with a small assortment of bagels. The creamy ravioli arrives on an asymmetrical plate, topped with watercress, drizzled with a berry sauce, and a couple of blackberries thrown in for good measure.   More »

Urban Volunteering: Buenos Aires

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CHANGE:   Nancy Harder rounds up volunteer opportunities in Buenos Aires.  More »

Tango And Lambada Zouk: The Best Of The Buenos Aires Dance Scene

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NIGHTLIFE:   Kelly Rice digs into the Buenos Aires dance scene for the best spots to experience Tango and Zouk.   More »

The Modified: Tattoo Show Buenos Aires 2009

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NIGHTLIFE:   "People in various states of undress show off piercings, tattoos and brands with nary a fear of the stink eye."   More »

Learning to Dance Tango

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NIGHTLIFE:   In the words of Benny's tango teacher: "Tango is 2-3 minutes of embrace between people from anywhere, from any social class, people who've never seen each other before."  More »

Buenos Aires Bus Ride in the Wake of Swine Flu

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TRAVEL WRITING:   "The woman's head snaps to the right in a gesture of confrontation that goes unnoticed by the man whose bald, liver-spotted scalp bounces in time with the rhythm of his coughing."  More »

7 Restaurants Outside of The USA Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

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NIGHTLIFE:   For those expatriates who are longing for a traditional turkey dinner and a nap that's sure to follow, here is a small list of restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner outside the US  More »

The 10 Best Places to Stay in Buenos Aires

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TRAVEL WRITING:   From temporary apartments to hostels, here are the best places to stay in Buenos Aires.   More »

Faith No More Electrifies Buenos Aires after a 10 Year Hiatus

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NIGHTLIFE:   Faith No More sounds like no other band. Metal? Lounge? Rock? Country? Spaz core? Noise? Easy listening? Punk?--Yes. All of the above.  More »

Club Atlético Fernández Fierro

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NIGHTLIFE:   Not your typical tango show, the funky Orquesta Tipica de Fernandez Fierro dazzles a fresh following in Buenos Aires  More »

Photo Essay: Buenos Aires by Night

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TRIP IDEAS:   Matador Nights co-editor and long-term BA expat Kate Sedgwick captures the beauty of quieter barrios under cover of darkness.  More »

Matador's Favorite Spots in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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TRIP IDEAS:   Several members of the Matador team either are living or have lived in BsAs. These are their stories.  More »

5 Unforgettable Days In Buenos Aires

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TRIP IDEAS:   A New York Girl's Guide to Buenos Aires.  More »

Top 10 Bars in Palermo, Buenos Aires

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NIGHTLIFE:   Matador gives you a sleek list of options for all tastes in a city that doesn’t seem to sleep but only takes siestas.  More »

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Lucia Byttebier

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