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.

Paola and Michael smelling and tasting grilled entraña (skirt steak) Close-up portrait of a murga carnival performer in traditional makeup and costume Argentine chorizos sausages cooking on a traditional parrilla grill Wide panoramic view of the famous Casa Pueblo architectural complex Ornate architecture and monuments in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Elegant tango performance in an upscale venue or setting Granadero honor guard soldier standing next to General San Martin's burial site A delicious pile of alfajores de maicena, traditional Argentine cornstarch cookies Traditional parrilla restaurant sign at Mercado del Puerto Energetic candombe dancers performing traditional Uruguayan dance The historic San Telmo indoor market with vendors and shoppers Maggie posing with Pedro during the Argentina trip Beautiful sunset with golden light reflecting over water surface Smiling murga carnival performer in traditional costume Ornate statue or monument in the famous Recoleta Cemetery The famous brightly colored houses that make La Boca neighborhood distinctive Portrait photograph of Sofi during the Argentina trip Whole lamb cooking on traditional cross-style spit over fire Murga carnival singers performing traditional songs in costume Father explaining the traditional Argentine asado barbecue cooking process Maggie and her cousins enjoying a card game together Scenic beach view along the Argentine or Uruguayan coast Traditional parrilla grill with chorizos cooking over open fire Jorgito holding and drinking traditional Argentine mate from a gourd Family members playing traditional drums during a musical gathering Maggie holding a plate of freshly made traditional Argentine empanadas Parrilla grill in foreground with family dinner gathering in background at Jorgito's Horses grazing near a tree in a picturesque countryside setting Historic fountain located in Ciudad Vieja (Old City) district Traditional Argentine asado with various cuts of meat on the grill Drone aerial photograph of a beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch Enjoying lunch together with Sofi and extended family members Beautiful panoramic view of the coastline and ocean Traditional Argentine asado barbecue being prepared at Mercado del Puerto Colorful carnival celebration with performers and spectators Candombe dancers and drum players performing traditional Uruguayan music Honor guard soldiers marching in ceremonial formation Close-up view of skilled candombe drum players during performance Michael riding a horse through the Argentine countryside Traditional milonga tango dance event with couples dancing Person horseback riding across the Argentine countryside Close-up view of the distinctive white architecture of Casa Pueblo building