Tango

Buenos Aires is famous for its tango. There are excellent shows (the one at the Faena Hotel being among the best), but these are splashy, Broadway-style dinner theater shows, and tickets are pricey. For a more authentic look at the forbidden dance, try the milongas, small bars where porteños - both the professional dancers and amateurs - go to dance into the wee hours of the morning. Some also offer classes for those interested in learning. There are multiple milongas every night of the week, ranging from the more touristy like Confitería Ideal to the outdoor La Glorieta and La Milonga del Indio to the famous Bar El Chino. Ask your hotel concierge for a nightly guide of what’s happening where.