Nightlife
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Buenos Aires,
Argentina
When
other cities choose to go to sleep, the darkness makes Buenos Aires come
alive. One thing you'll notice immediately in this city is that people love
the nightlife. From the
Teatro Colón to dimly lit
tango salons to the big
techno clubs, Buenos Aires offers an exceptional variety of nightlife
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The evening
usually begins for Porteños with a play or movie around 8pm followed
by a late and long dinner. Then, after 11pm or midnight, it'll be time
to visit a bar or two. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, it's time to
really stay out late, with Porteños hitting big dance clubs and bars
in places like
Recoleta,
Palermo, and Costanera so late that by the
time they start walking home, the sun is coming up.But
Buenos Aires's nightlife is not just about clubbing. It also has a large
number of cultural activities
for the visitor
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and resident alike. Performing
arts in Buenos Aires are centered on the highly regarded
Teatro Colón, home
to the National Opera, National Symphony, and National Ballet. In addition,
there are nearly 40 professional theaters around town (many located along
Av. Corrientes between
Av. 9 de Julio and Callao and in the
San Telmo and
Abasto neighborhoods) showing Broadway- and off-Broadway-style hits,
Argentine plays, and music reviews, although most are in Spanish. |
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Dance Clubs:
Buenos Aires hardly ever sleeps. While some pubs open as early as 6pm,
serious clubbing doesn't start before 2am, and frequently goes on
until 6, 7am, or later. On Sundays, you can also find some after hours.
Dancing in Buenos Aires is not just about tango; in fact, the majority
of the younger population prefers salsa and European techno. Of course,
nothing in life changes quite so fast as the "in"
discos, so ask around for the latest hot spots. The biggest nights out in
Buenos Aires are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. |
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