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.

Energetic candombe dancers performing traditional Uruguayan dance Michael riding a horse through the Argentine countryside Close-up view of skilled candombe drum players during performance Brightly colored house typical of the La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires The iconic white Casa Pueblo building designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró Close-up photograph of five horses tied together with rope or leads Maggie posing with Pedro during the Argentina trip Mother explaining or teaching something during family gathering Historic fountain located in Ciudad Vieja (Old City) district Maggie browsing or shopping in a local Argentine store Close-up view of a man statue in the colorful La Boca neighborhood A traditional Argentine alfajor cookie cut in half showing the dulce de leche filling Beautiful sunset with golden light reflecting over water surface Food vendors and culinary offerings at the San Telmo indoor market Close-up view of the distinctive white architecture of Casa Pueblo building Jorgito holding and drinking traditional Argentine mate from a gourd Traditional parrilla grill with chorizos cooking over open fire Horses grazing near a tree in a picturesque countryside setting Beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch with horses and dogs in the foreground Traditional mate gourds and accessories for sale at street market Historic old city gate entrance to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Wide panoramic view of the famous Casa Pueblo architectural complex Smiling murga carnival performer in traditional costume Gladys working and kneading dough for making traditional empanadas Honor guard soldiers marching in ceremonial formation The famous Mercado del Puerto market hall in Montevideo, Uruguay Couples dancing traditional tango at a milonga dance event Drone aerial photograph of a beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch Whole lamb cooking on traditional cross-style spit over fire Traditional shops and storefronts in the La Boca neighborhood Street vendor selling chips while dancing and entertaining customers Elegant tango performance in an upscale venue or setting Family members enjoying lunch together at dad's house Beautiful panoramic view of the coastline and ocean Ornate architecture and monuments in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Enjoying lunch together with Sofi and extended family members Parrilla grill in foreground with family dinner gathering in background at Jorgito's Traditional Argentine asado barbecue being prepared at Mercado del Puerto Close-up portrait of a murga carnival performer in traditional makeup and costume Dogs relaxing at the Cangue Estancia ranch property Evening milonga tango dance event in Buenos Aires Spectacular drone aerial night view of Buenos Aires city skyline