La Boca

Buenos Aires part 2

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February 23rd 2008
There is such a strong cultural emphasis here in Buenos Aires, with it's many museums, theatres and street performers. I have now been to the theatre 4 times! A teacher recommended a 'alternative' theatre and I have got to say it has got to be the coolest place ever, it's situated in what used to be an old warehouse. The first show I saw was a mix of acrobatics and dance, it was fabulous, the colo ... read more

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more