Why is it a "Pink House"?

This famous government building from which former presidents (including Peron and his wife Evita) once stood above their people was once white. I have been told that it was painted pink to cover blood stains of the civil war, but I have also read that the significance of the pink was a mixing of white and red, the colors which represent the two political parties. Who knows!

Dulce de Leche Delights

April 13th 2008
One of the most exciting things about a vacation is the anticipation of the adventures to come, and sometimes (as was my situation), the excitement of being reunited with loved ones. Six months ago I purchased my plane ticket from Osaka, Japan to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and for the last six months counted down until my long overdue family vacation. I started counting down by months, then I chan ... read more

South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires » Buenos Aires

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

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