Why go to Buenos Aires?

I shocked all my dance partners at the recent Blaby milonga by saying that I got better dances here than in Buenos Aires. So, why go to BsAs?

It is one of the major cities of the world. There are a number of stunning buildings and plazas. Teatro Colon is an Opera House of worldwide importance. Evita's pink palace (Rosada Casa) is full of the romance of the Eva Peron time. You can walk on the balcony that she (and Madonna) used to address the people. The museum about her is excellent and the attached restaurant is a must. Fresh flowers are put on her mausoleum every day.

There is a free walking tour and an excellent bus tour which allows you to explore San Telmo, La Boca and other districts.

We have chosen to stay in Palermo which is a reasonably safe area and has a collection of individual (not international) designer outlets to suit everyone. There are cafes and bars to sit outside and drink wine and eat good food. The junction of Armenia and Costa Rica is the focal point.

Then there is steak! Don Julio's Parilla is wonderful. Maybe there is better but do not waste time looking. It is better steak than you will ever have tasted before.

Then there are shoes! Several shops devoted to tango shoes. Some even sell men's shoes. Comme il Faut for about £80.

Then there is tango! So much tango to dance and so much to absorb. Cafe Tortoni with all its memorabilia. The house Troilo lived in, now a cafe. The house Carlos Gardel lived in, now a museum. The iconic Confiteria Ideal where you must dance your first milonga. So many milongas to choose from, all with their own character and charm and clientele that you will begin to know. And they will begin to know and welcome you.

So it is not about how many dances or even how good those dances may be, it is about being steeped in tango in all its forms. It is about mixing and dancing with real portenos and being part of the biggest tango scene in the world.

If you just want to improve your dancing, stop in the UK and take lots of private classes with the great teachers we have here, but you will miss a life changing experience!