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.

Traditional mate gourds and accessories for sale at street market Couples dancing traditional tango at a milonga dance event Portrait photograph of Sofi during the Argentina trip The famous Mercado del Puerto market hall in Montevideo, Uruguay Honor guard soldiers marching in ceremonial formation Father explaining the traditional Argentine asado barbecue cooking process Gladys preparing traditional Argentine empanadas in the kitchen Traditional Argentine asado with various cuts of meat on the grill Spectacular drone aerial night view of Buenos Aires city skyline Ornate statue or monument in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Close-up photograph of five horses tied together with rope or leads Close-up portrait of a murga carnival performer in traditional makeup and costume Traditional Argentine asado barbecue with grilled meats Intimate close-up portrait of murga carnival performer in full costume Wide panoramic view of the famous Casa Pueblo architectural complex Beautiful sunset with golden light reflecting over water surface Dogs relaxing at the Cangue Estancia ranch property Candombe dancers and drum players performing traditional Uruguayan music Mother explaining or teaching something during family gathering Family members enjoying lunch together at dad's house Evening milonga tango dance event in Buenos Aires Enjoying lunch at Graciela and Tony's home with family Granadero honor guard soldier standing next to General San Martin's burial site Food vendors and culinary offerings at the San Telmo indoor market Ornate architecture and monuments in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Family members playing traditional drums during a musical gathering Traditional milonga tango dance event with couples dancing A traditional Argentine alfajor cookie cut in half showing the dulce de leche filling Smiling murga carnival performer in traditional costume Several murga carnival performers together in colorful costumes The iconic white Casa Pueblo building designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró Brightly colored house typical of the La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires Traditional Argentine asado barbecue being prepared at Mercado del Puerto Jorgito standing next to a horse, smiling while holding traditional mate gourd Street food vendor preparing traditional Argentine choripan sandwich Traditional parrilla grill with chorizos cooking over open fire Julio and Mirta looking at each other while cutting meat from the asado Colorful candombe carnival characters in traditional costumes Person horseback riding across the Argentine countryside Michael riding a horse through the Argentine countryside View of Cangue Estancia, a traditional Argentine ranch property Elegant tango performance in an upscale venue or setting