Buenos Aires: Barrios, Basilicas, Bailarines and Gauchos

Our 9-day Buenos Aires Photo Tour and Cultural Adventure includes two days at the San Antonio de Areco Gaucho Festival, where we will explore and photograph traditional Argentinian culture and rural life.

In Buenos Aires, you will experience a passionate and dynamic city that’s always on the move. Like the Tango, Buenos Aires is captivating, seductive, and bustling with elegant energy. Argentina, the eighth-largest country in the world, is renowned for its heavy European influence with a Latin flair. Buenos Aires, the vibrant heart of this nation, is a visual wonderland, from the eclectic La Boca “barrio” to the haunting beauty of Recoleta Cemetery.

Much of our photo trip involves neighborhood hopping, where each barrio has its signature flavor. La Boca is a clash of colors at every turn: houses and shacks are painted with every bright hue imaginable, and you will notice surreal paper mache figures peering out the windows. The walls are also plastered with colorful street art, an ode to the gritty legacy of the working-class population that called this place home. The tango dancers who pound their heels on the cobblestone streets and glide through the narrow alleyways make this neighborhood even more dynamic.

From La Boca, we will wander along to San Telmo, Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhood, and stroll through history. With its Italian colonial facade, the San Telmo market came to fruition to cater to the wave of European immigrants whose culture has shaped the city. Our cameras will hunt for timeless treasures and antiques, from vintage clothing to old cameras, furniture to jewelry, and the expressive faces of the vendors that flog these curious collectibles.

If La Boca is famous for color and San Telmo for history, Recoleta is the barrio of angels. The Recoleta Cemetery is a must-visit attraction for photographers wanting to capture this sprawling labyrinthine city and an open-air museum that honors the dead. Our task will be to encapsulate its quirky yet moving mish-mash of mausoleums, sculptures, and graves of all different heights, sizes, and styles, from Gothic to baroque to Greek-like temples.

Easing off from cityscapes and urban photography, three days to the San Antonio de Areco Gaucho Festival offers rich photographic opportunities, especially for capturing authentic Argentine culture. The town’s charming colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and historic estancias provide picturesque landscape and architectural photography settings. The Gaucho culture is at the heart of the town. San Antonio de Areco is a treasure trove for photographers seeking to document Argentina’s rich cultural heritage.

Finally, on a brief detour across borders, we will visit Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay, one of the oldest towns in South America and an hour away from Buenos Aires by Ferry. Abundant with old-world charm, picture old city walls, aged buildings, a quaint central plaza, and a sweet little white-washed lighthouse.

This 9-day photography tour is more than just a quest to capture exceptional images; it’s an invitation to elevate your craft and see the world through a new lens. Our expert photographer guides will not only lead you to the most photogenic locations under the best light but also help you master the art of visual storytelling. Along the way, you’ll refine your camera techniques and discover how to navigate the challenges of photographing in a foreign land. You’ll also learn to anticipate a scene before capturing the decisive moment, elevating ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art.

Join us for spirited discussions, enriching camaraderie, and moments of unforgettable inspiration. Buenos Aires’ vibrant neighborhoods, passionate tango scenes, Groucho’s in the countryside, and layers of cultural influences will take you on both an emotional and visual journey. Your photographic odyssey starts here!

Much of our photo trip involves neighborhood hopping, where each barrio has its signature flavor. La Boca is a clash of colors at every turn: houses and shacks are painted with every bright hue imaginable, and you will notice surreal paper mache figures peering out the windows. The walls are also plastered with colorful street art, an ode to the gritty legacy of the working-class population that called this place home. The tango dancers who pound their heels on the cobblestone streets and glide through the narrow alleyways make this neighborhood even more dynamic.

From La Boca, we will wander along to San Telmo, Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhood, and stroll through history. With its Italian colonial facade, the San Telmo market came to fruition to cater to the wave of European immigrants whose culture has shaped the city. Our cameras will hunt for timeless treasures and antiques, from vintage clothing to old cameras, furniture to jewelry, and the expressive faces of the vendors that flog these curious collectibles.

If La Boca is famous for color and San Telmo for history, Recoleta is the barrio of angels. The Recoleta Cemetery is a must-visit attraction for photographers wanting to capture this sprawling labyrinthine city and an open-air museum that honors the dead. Our task will be to encapsulate its quirky yet moving mish-mash of mausoleums, sculptures, and graves of all different heights, sizes, and styles, from Gothic to baroque to Greek-like temples.

Easing off from cityscapes and urban photography, three days to the San Antonio de Areco Gaucho Festival offers rich photographic opportunities, especially for capturing authentic Argentine culture. The town’s charming colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and historic estancias provide picturesque landscape and architectural photography settings. The Gaucho culture is at the heart of the town. San Antonio de Areco is a treasure trove for photographers seeking to document Argentina’s rich cultural heritage.

Finally, on a brief detour across borders, we will visit Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay, one of the oldest towns in South America and an hour away from Buenos Aires by Ferry. Abundant with old-world charm, picture old city walls, aged buildings, a quaint central plaza, and a sweet little white-washed lighthouse.

This 9-day photography tour is more than just a quest to capture exceptional images; it’s an invitation to elevate your craft and see the world through a new lens. Our expert photographer guides will not only lead you to the most photogenic locations under the best light but also help you master the art of visual storytelling. Along the way, you’ll refine your camera techniques and discover how to navigate the challenges of photographing in a foreign land. You’ll also learn to anticipate a scene before capturing the decisive moment, elevating ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art.

Join us for spirited discussions, enriching camaraderie, and moments of unforgettable inspiration. Buenos Aires’ vibrant neighborhoods, passionate tango scenes, Groucho’s in the countryside, and layers of cultural influences will take you on both an emotional and visual journey. Your photographic odyssey starts here!

*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.