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the wooden dance floor of this Almagro-based milonga (dance hall) ensures even the most bashful of side-steppers can practice their moves without drawing grimaces from the sidelines. Tango embraces both musical and dance genres, and the best way to get closer to the style is to actually cradle another person and promenade on the floor together. Take a class at tango temple La Catedral, then stay on to watch the experts exhibit their skills.


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of the San Telmo neighborhood come together at this friendly milonga on Calle Perú. It’s a late-night haunt whose activities go on well past midnight. A live band, Orquesta Típica El Afronte, dictates the music, which usually has a contemporary edge. Beginners and intermediates can take a dance class at 9pm before watching couples who know how to tango take to the stage. The vibe is authentic and shows off locals’ passion for the genre.


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bife de chorizo steak at El Querandí, a traditional dinner- and-dance show in San Telmo. This classic establishment fits the bill for those who appreciate tango without needing to take to the dance floor. A live quartet and professional dancers create a convivial atmosphere that harks back to the early 20th century. Book a table in advance for the three-course a la carte dinner at 7:30pm, while soaking up music from the live band.


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EL QUERANDÍ Tuck into empanadas and


MALDITA MILONGA Every Thursday, residents


LA CATEDRAL The dim lighting illuminating


THREE MORE: TANGO VENUES IN ARGENTINA


Rosario: La Casa del Tango Cultural Center Argentina’s second city has a rich tango heritage. Head to La Casa del Tango Cultural Center for regular dance classes and workshops, plus performances from singers, musicians and dancers.


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Córdoba: Milonga de la Plaza San Martín This free open-air milonga takes place every Saturday night in the Old Town in front of Asunción Cathedral. Passers-by are encouraged to slip onto the stony dance floor under the yellow street lights.


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Mendoza: Tango Vid Sit back and let the experts entertain you at Tango Vid, a dinner and show at Hualta Winery Hotel in downtown Mendoza. It explores tango’s rise from the streets of Buenos Aires in the 1880s to the vibrant rhythms of the 1940s. A live band sets the pace as you enjoy a three-course meal paired with wines from the hotel’s own winery.


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