Photos - Argentina & Uruguay: Insider Tango, Carnival & Gaucho Culture

Following is a collection of random photos from this itinerary. To see more full-size photos, visit our photo galleries.

Elegant tango performance in an upscale venue or setting A delicious pile of alfajores de maicena, traditional Argentine cornstarch cookies Close-up photograph of five horses tied together with rope or leads Honor guard soldiers marching in ceremonial formation Horses grazing near a tree in a picturesque countryside setting Historic old city gate entrance to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Traditional milonga tango dance event with couples dancing Traditional Argentine asado barbecue with grilled meats Candombe dancers and drum players performing traditional Uruguayan music Couples dancing traditional tango at a milonga dance event Portrait photograph of Sofi during the Argentina trip Close-up view of the distinctive white architecture of Casa Pueblo building Energetic candombe dancers performing traditional Uruguayan dance Michael riding a horse through the Argentine countryside Gladys preparing traditional Argentine empanadas in the kitchen Close-up view of a man statue in the colorful La Boca neighborhood Person horseback riding across the Argentine countryside Maggie posing with Pedro during the Argentina trip Beautiful panoramic view of the coastline and ocean Intimate close-up portrait of murga carnival performer in full costume Several murga carnival performers together in colorful costumes The historic San Telmo indoor market with vendors and shoppers Sheep grazing peacefully at Jorgito's ranch in the countryside Traditional shops and storefronts in the La Boca neighborhood The famous Mercado del Puerto market hall in Montevideo, Uruguay Enjoying lunch at Graciela and Tony's home with family Close-up portrait of a murga carnival performer in traditional makeup and costume The famous brightly colored houses that make La Boca neighborhood distinctive Maggie looking tired and slightly annoyed during the trip Enjoying lunch together with Sofi and extended family members The iconic white Casa Pueblo building designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró Gladys working and kneading dough for making traditional empanadas Colorful candombe carnival characters in traditional costumes Granadero honor guard soldier standing next to General San Martin's burial site Maggie browsing or shopping in a local Argentine store Wide panoramic view of the famous Casa Pueblo architectural complex Dogs relaxing at the Cangue Estancia ranch property Brightly colored house typical of the La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires Jorgito holding and drinking traditional Argentine mate from a gourd Close-up view of skilled candombe drum players during performance Jorgito standing next to a horse, smiling while holding traditional mate gourd Maggie holding a plate of freshly made traditional Argentine empanadas