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.

Wide panoramic view of the famous Casa Pueblo architectural complex Intimate close-up portrait of murga carnival performer in full costume Street food vendor preparing traditional Argentine choripan sandwich Close-up portrait of a murga carnival performer in traditional makeup and costume Street vendor selling chips while dancing and entertaining customers Argentine chorizos sausages cooking on a traditional parrilla grill Traditional parrilla restaurant sign at Mercado del Puerto Drone aerial photograph of a beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch Close-up view of skilled candombe drum players during performance Whole lamb cooking on traditional cross-style spit over fire Maggie holding a plate of freshly made traditional Argentine empanadas Parrilla grill in foreground with family dinner gathering in background at Jorgito's Colorful carnival celebration with performers and spectators Honor guard soldiers marching in ceremonial formation Family members playing traditional drums during a musical gathering Mother explaining or teaching something during family gathering Beautiful panoramic view of the coastline and ocean A traditional Argentine alfajor cookie cut in half showing the dulce de leche filling Elegant tango performance in an upscale venue or setting Beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch with horses and dogs in the foreground Jorgito holding and drinking traditional Argentine mate from a gourd Granadero honor guard soldier standing next to General San Martin's burial site Traditional shops and storefronts in the La Boca neighborhood Julio and Mirta looking at each other while cutting meat from the asado View of Cangue Estancia, a traditional Argentine ranch property Traditional mate gourds and accessories for sale at street market Maggie posing with Pedro during the Argentina trip Energetic candombe dancers performing traditional Uruguayan dance Brightly colored house typical of the La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires Maggie and her cousins enjoying a card game together Colorful candombe carnival characters in traditional costumes Gladys working and kneading dough for making traditional empanadas The famous Mercado del Puerto market hall in Montevideo, Uruguay Ornate architecture and monuments in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Jorgito standing next to a horse, smiling while holding traditional mate gourd Paola and Michael smelling and tasting grilled entraña (skirt steak) Enjoying lunch at Graciela and Tony's home with family The historic San Telmo indoor market with vendors and shoppers Portrait photograph of Sofi during the Argentina trip Murga carnival singers performing traditional songs in costume Dogs relaxing at the Cangue Estancia ranch property Family members enjoying lunch together at dad's house