Buenos Aires Festival de Tango (Argentina)

Tango might be a sensual dance form to the rest of the world, but to most Argentines it’s more about the music, the rich lyrics and lilting rhythms that float through the streets of Buenos Aires during this ten-day February fest. The music unfolds each night at theaters, parks and even street corners all around the Argentine capital, as the world’s greatest living tango musicians strut their stuff. Above, the "Color Tango" Orchestra plays while Gachi and Sergio, center, dance tango during the 2003 festival. Take advantage of dance lessons (beginner to advanced), art exhibits, fashion and design fairs, and dance competitions, too. For more details, visit Festival de Tango. Tickets to most events are free and are available at the various venue box offices from 10 a.m. on the day of the show. Stay at the Home Hotel in Palermo Viejo, digs for both U2 and Franz Ferdinand during recent gigs in Buenos Aires.

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