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.

Gladys preparing traditional Argentine empanadas in the kitchen Wide panoramic view of the famous Casa Pueblo architectural complex Julio and Mirta looking at each other while cutting meat from the asado Beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch with horses and dogs in the foreground Colorful candombe carnival characters in traditional costumes Maggie browsing or shopping in a local Argentine store Family members enjoying lunch together at dad's house Maggie and her cousins enjoying a card game together Jorgito standing next to a horse, smiling while holding traditional mate gourd Couples dancing traditional tango at a milonga dance event Maggie looking tired and slightly annoyed during the trip Murga carnival singers performing traditional songs in costume Smiling murga carnival performer in traditional costume Close-up view of skilled candombe drum players during performance Michael riding a horse through the Argentine countryside Mother explaining or teaching something during family gathering Traditional parrilla restaurant sign at Mercado del Puerto Honor guard soldiers marching in ceremonial formation Close-up portrait of a murga carnival performer in traditional makeup and costume Evening milonga tango dance event in Buenos Aires Jorgito holding and drinking traditional Argentine mate from a gourd Energetic candombe dancers performing traditional Uruguayan dance Family members playing traditional drums during a musical gathering Intimate close-up portrait of murga carnival performer in full costume Maggie holding a plate of freshly made traditional Argentine empanadas Ornate statue or monument in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Whole lamb cooking on traditional cross-style spit over fire The famous brightly colored houses that make La Boca neighborhood distinctive Ornate architecture and monuments in the famous Recoleta Cemetery Historic old city gate entrance to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay A traditional Argentine alfajor cookie cut in half showing the dulce de leche filling Dogs relaxing at the Cangue Estancia ranch property Traditional Argentine asado barbecue being prepared at Mercado del Puerto Enjoying lunch at Graciela and Tony's home with family Beautiful sunset with golden light reflecting over water surface Historic fountain located in Ciudad Vieja (Old City) district Traditional milonga tango dance event with couples dancing Gladys working and kneading dough for making traditional empanadas Elegant tango performance in an upscale venue or setting View of Cangue Estancia, a traditional Argentine ranch property Close-up photograph of five horses tied together with rope or leads Enjoying lunch together with Sofi and extended family members