In the nation that gave birth to such literary giants as Borges and Cortazar, female writers sometimes seem to be overlooked, especially in the eyes of foreigners. When you study Spanish in Argentina, don’t neglect to explore the rich legacy of women writers and feminism in this country. One great place to start is that […]

Did anyone catch the last night of Carnaval last Saturday in Argentina’s top party city? Check out the video on this page for a taste of the show. Argentina’s most famous Carnaval celebration, known as Carnaval del Pais, is held in the city of Gualeguaychu, located between Buenos Aires and Iguazu. Though you’ve probably never […]

Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine national treasure as well as an important  figure in world literature. He’s most well known for his short stories and essays, but he was also an accomplished poet. Borges’ works are often quite philosophical as well as marvelously inventive, and even, at times, strange. See what you think of […]

On January 11, the 100-year-old wooden cars on the A line of the Buenos Aires subte made their final run through the city. Porteños will not set foot in them again until March 8, when a few of them are set to reopen as tiny community libraries. According to the Ministerio de Cultura Porteño, the […]

Most South American countries are predominately Catholic, so Christmas is a very important cultural and religious affair. Here are some of the key Christmas traditions in Argentina, some of which are quite different from what goes on in other countries. Household decorations. In addition to the traditional Christmas tree, many Argentineans also decorate their homes […]