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.

Murga carnival singers performing traditional songs in costume Horses grazing near a tree in a picturesque countryside setting Traditional parrilla grill with chorizos cooking over open fire Several murga carnival performers together in colorful costumes Sheep grazing peacefully at Jorgito's ranch in the countryside Traditional mate gourds and accessories for sale at street market Gladys preparing traditional Argentine empanadas in the kitchen Traditional Argentine asado barbecue being prepared at Mercado del Puerto The famous brightly colored houses that make La Boca neighborhood distinctive The famous Mercado del Puerto market hall in Montevideo, Uruguay Beautiful panoramic view of the coastline and ocean Energetic candombe dancers performing traditional Uruguayan dance Close-up view of skilled candombe drum players during performance Jorgito holding and drinking traditional Argentine mate from a gourd A traditional Argentine alfajor cookie cut in half showing the dulce de leche filling Beautiful sunset with golden light reflecting over water surface Maggie posing with Pedro during the Argentina trip Intimate close-up portrait of murga carnival performer in full costume Maggie holding a plate of freshly made traditional Argentine empanadas Mother explaining or teaching something during family gathering Elegant tango performance in an upscale venue or setting Street vendor selling chips while dancing and entertaining customers Portrait photograph of Sofi during the Argentina trip Close-up view of the distinctive white architecture of Casa Pueblo building Evening milonga tango dance event in Buenos Aires The historic San Telmo indoor market with vendors and shoppers Smiling murga carnival performer in traditional costume Colorful candombe carnival characters in traditional costumes Jorgito standing next to a horse, smiling while holding traditional mate gourd Whole lamb cooking on traditional cross-style spit over fire Couples dancing traditional tango at a milonga dance event Julio and Mirta looking at each other while cutting meat from the asado Maggie and her cousins enjoying a card game together Street food vendor preparing traditional Argentine choripan sandwich Drone aerial photograph of a beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch Ornate statue or monument in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Traditional milonga tango dance event with couples dancing Person horseback riding across the Argentine countryside Maggie looking tired and slightly annoyed during the trip Enjoying lunch at Graciela and Tony's home with family Gladys working and kneading dough for making traditional empanadas Parrilla grill in foreground with family dinner gathering in background at Jorgito's